The Seven Songs of Merlin

By (author): "T.A. Barron"
Publish Date: September 22nd 1997
The Seven Songs of Merlin
ISBN0441007015
ISBN139780441007011
AsinThe Seven Songs of Merlin
Original titleThe Seven Songs of Merlin
SeriesMerlin #2, The Lost Years of Merlin #2
Merlin's mother has fallen ill. To save her, he must learn the Seven Songs of Wisdom, which will enable him to journey into the spiritual Otherworld and obtain the elixir he needs. But first Merlin's growing power will be put to the test when he has to defeat a vile ogre whose merest glance means death... "Full of action and excitement...while its origins are epic, it is foremost a tale of the heart...it is Merlin's inner journey that readers will cherish above all: His development is convincing and heartwarming. A rich and resonant read."-- Kirkus Reviews "Filled with harrowing escapades and many surprises....A delightfully original story of magic and myth."-- School Library Journal