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Long ago the great wizard Merlin planted the seed that would become the peaceful world of Avalon. Now, the enchanted land is in peril, and its fate lies in the hands of three people-but only one of them is Merlin's heir who can save Avalon, while the others are destined to destroy it.

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  • Tamwyn Eopia: Merlin's grandson, has wizard/flameleon/deer people blood in him, son of Krystallus
  • Elliryanna: Priestess of the Society, called Eli
  • Scree: Tam's adoptive eagle man brother
  • Rhia: Lady of the Lake, sister of Merlin
  • Nuic: Currently Elliryanna's maryth, previously Rhia's maryth
  • Henni: A Hoola. Loves to play tricks on people. If he is ever hurt or close to dying, he jokes about it and wonders if they could do it again. Attaches himself to Tamwyn which is very weird for a Hoola to do.
  • Rhita Gawr: Add a description of this character.
  • Kulwych: A sorcerer in the service of Rhita Gawr. Called White Hands.
  • Lieu: Priest of the Society
  • Catha: Lieu's maryth.
  • Shim: A small giant. Knows Merlin.
  • Merlin: A powerful wizard. Planted the seed of Avalon. Grandfather to Tamwyn.
  • Krystallus: The son of Merlin and the father of Tamwyn. A great explorer. Went to the branches of Avalon and never returned.
  • Batty Lad: Looks like a bat. Not sure what he is.
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First Sentence edit see section history

A FLAME VENT ERUPTED ON THE CLIFFS, blasting the darkness like an angry dragon.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 3 in Great Tree of Avalon Trilogy. (standard series)

Followed by Shadows on the Stars.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. T. A. Barron (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Philomel Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0399237631
Page Count: 432

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Very easy to read! Fun!

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