Merlin, the Wizard (Raintree Stories) - Softcover

Lawrence, Ann; Malory, Thomas, Sir

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0817226362 ISBN 13: 9780817226367

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2000

Synopsis

A retelling of the prophecies and magical powers of Merlin, the famous magician in the Arthurian legend

About this title

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7 This pared-down version of Merlin's life as told by Malory reads well and simply, and will appeal to reluctant readers. In her retelling, Lawrence includes background, beginning with Vortigern; the births of Merlin and Arthur; Merlin's enchantment by Nimue (who here repents but cannot undo her spell); and concludes with the prophecy of the return of Arthur and Merlin in the time of Britain's greatest need. Nine of the 32 pages are full-page illustrations of battles, dragons, magical wonders; the cover depicts a glowering, youthful Merlin, his garb full of Egyptian symbols and pentagrams, against a backlit representation of Stonehenge. The high-impact graphics with rough dry-brush highlights almost guarantee a readership. Ruth M. McConnell, San Antonio Public Lib .
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Edition details

• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0817226362
• ISBN 13: 9780817226367
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Hunter Susan
• Number of pages: 32