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When young Tamwyn, determined to solve the mystery of the vanishing stars, seeks a vision in the mountains, he is confronted by a vision he never expected: From the place of the stars, dark shadows, omens of evil, are pouring out toward Avalon, posing a threat to the Great Tree’s very... read more

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  • Tamwyn Eopia: Merlin's grandson, has wizard/flameleon/deer people blood in him, son of Krystallus
  • Henni: A hoola attached to Tamwyn. 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.
  • Shim: A small giant. Knows Merlin.
  • Kulwych: A sorcerer in the service of Rhita Gawr. Called White Hands.
  • Rhita Gawr: Add a description of this character.
  • Brionna
  • Merlin: A powerful wizard. Planted the seed of Avalon. Grandfather to Tamwyn.
  • Elliryanna: Called Eli. Priestess of the Society
  • Nuic: Currently Elliryanna's maryth, previously Rhia's maryth
  • Maulkee
  • Dagda
  • Ethaun
  • Tulchinne
  • Krystallus: The son of Merlin and the father of Tamwyn. A great explorer. Went to the branches of Avalon and never returned.
  • Gwirion
  • Seth
  • Granda: The grandfather of Brionna
  • Rhia: The sister of Merlin. Lady of the Lake.
  • Deth Macoll
  • Bram Kaie
  • Batty Lad: Looks like a bat. Not sure what he is.
  • Rowanna
  • Lieu: Priest of the Society
  • Catha: Lieu's maryth.
  • Scree: Tam's adoptive eagle man brother
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First Sentence edit see section history

DEEP UNDERGROUND, IN A CAVERN OF DARK shadows, something even darker hovered in the air.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 3 in Great Tree of Avalon Trilogy. (standard series)

Preceded by Child of the Dark Prophecy, and followed by The Eternal Flame.

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: 2005
ISBN: 039923764X
Page Count: 432

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Very easy to read! Fun!

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