T.A. Barron Books In Order

The Adventures of Kate Books In Publication Order

  1. Heartlight (1990)
  2. The Ancient One (1992)
  3. The Merlin Effect (1994)

Atlantis Saga Books In Publication Order

  1. Atlantis Rising (2013)
  2. Atlantis in Peril (2015)
  3. Atlantis Lost (2016)

Merlin Books In Publication Order

  1. The Lost Years (1996)
  2. The Seven Songs (1997)
  3. The Raging Fires (1998)
  4. The Mirror of Fate (1999)
  5. A Wizard’s Wings (2000)
  6. The Great Tree of Avalon (2004)
  7. Shadows on the Stars (2005)
  8. The Eternal Flame (2006)
  9. The Dragon of Avalon (2008)
  10. Doomraga’s Revenge (2009)
  11. Ultimate Magic (2010)
  12. Giant: The Unlikely Origins of Shim (2021)

The Lost Years of Merlin Books In Publication Order

  1. The Lost Years (1996)
  2. The Seven Songs (1997)
  3. The Raging Fires (1998)
  4. The Mirror of Fate (1999)
  5. A Wizard’s Wings (2000)

Great Tree Of Avalon Books In Publication Order

  1. The Great Tree of Avalon (2004)
  2. Shadows on the Stars (2005)
  3. The Eternal Flame (2006)

Merlin’s Dragon Books In Publication Order

  1. The Dragon of Avalon (2008)
  2. Doomraga’s Revenge (2009)
  3. Ultimate Magic (2010)

Merlin Saga Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order

  1. Merlin: The Book of Magic (2011)
  2. The Wisdom of Merlin (2015)

Standalone Novels In Publication Order

  1. Tree Girl (2001)

Picture Books In Publication Order

  1. Where Is Grandpa? (2000)
  2. High as a Hawk (2004)
  3. The Day the Stones Walked (2007)
  4. Ghost Hands (2011)

Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order

  1. To Walk in Wilderness: A Rocky Mountain Journal (With: John Fielder) (1993)
  2. Rocky Mountain National Park: A 100 Year Perspective (With: John Fielder) (1995)
  3. The Hero’s Trail: A Guide for a Heroic Life (2002)

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T.A. Barron Books Overview

Heartlight

They were inseparable. Only Kate could coax her astrophysicist grandfather to stop slaving in his laboratory long enough to enjoy picnics in the garden. And only Grandfather’s gentle humor could lift Kate out of her doldrums. His rambing New England kitchen was more home to her than anywhere else. Yet now something was different. Nobody not even Kate could get Grandfather to talk about his latest experiment. Only when a strange, otherworldly visitor nearly destroys the laboratory does Kate learn the truth of why Grandfather has been working so feverishly to identify a mysterious connection between the nature of light and the nature of the human soul. But before Grandfather has explained everything, he suddenly disappears leaving Kate to search for him and for the secret that could save the planet Earth and the entire solar system from annihilation.

Heartlight is a quest with the highest possible stakes, a tale of mystery and adventure that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. It is the story of the extraordinary bond between a young girl and her grandfather, and an eloquent statement about the ability of one individual, armed solely with the power of love, to change the course of the stars. If you would like more information about Kate’s adventures, please visit the tabarron website.

The Ancient One

When Kate travels to Blade, Oregon, to spend a quiet vacation with her Aunt Melanie, she has no idea of the adventures that lie ahead. Blade, Oregon is home of the magical Lost Crater, in which a grove of giant readwood trees has remained untouched for thousands of years. Now the ancient grove has become the center of a major dispute between those who wish to save this rare sanctuary and the local loggers who see Lost Crater as their last hope to rejuvenate their dying mill town. Caught up in the struggle, Kate feels compelled to learn more and decides to follow a trail into the crater, which, as legend has it, was made by the ancient Halami people believed to have once lived in the region. But for Kate, what starts out as a day’s discovery soon turns intor a life’s journey. With the help of an ancient walking stick, Kate is thrust back in time five hundred years. Quickly befriended by a young Halami girl, Laioni, Kate learns that not much as changed in five centuries as she is caught in the middle of a battle for the same wilderness. Confronted by a myrid of strange and frightening creatures, including the trickster Kandeldandel and the evil Gashra, who is bend on destroying everything he cannot control, Kate must complete her quest and return to her own time. But to do so, she must not only discover the truth behind her own beliefs, but also unravel an ancient and wondrous riddle bearing the knowledge of life’s intricate and fragile balance.

The Merlin Effect

Kate Gordon travels to a remote lagoon in Baja California, hoping to help her father discover a sunken Spanish galleon that disappeared centuries ago. In time, she learns that the ship may have carried something far more valuable than all the gold and silver aboard a mysterious drinking horn out of Arthurian legend, which may have led to the demise of the wizard Merlin. As she explores alone in her sea kayak, Kate encounters several pieces of the puzzle; a terrible whirlpool, a group of ever singing whales, a seemingly ageless fish, and a prophesy that, under certain conditions, the ancient ship may rise and sail again. She plunges into an undersea world of bizarre creatures and terrifying foes. But to save the life of her father, she must find some way to regain her own free will, and to succeed where even Merlin failed. This remarkable tale, companion to Heartlight and The Ancient One, weaves together mystery and fact, history and myth, science and faith, all in the course of a compelling adventure. If you would like to learn more about Kate’s adventures, please visit the tabarron website.

The Lost Years

Read by Michael CumpstyApprox. 8 hours, 6 cassettesSpat out by the sea, the boy lay on the rocks, as still as death. Even if he survived the day, he had no home. No memory. And no name. So begins the tale of the strange young boy, who having washed up on the shores of ancient Wales, is determined to find his real home and his true name. One day he will become the greatest wizard of all time, but he knows nothing of this now. At the knee of the mysterious Branwen, who claims to be his mother, the boy learns lore of the Celts, Druids, and people even more ancient. Yet the secret of his identity seems always to escape him. To discover the truth, and the secret of his own powers, he runs away, voyaging to the mist shrouded side of Fincayra, an enchanted land between earth and sky that is being destroyed by blight. It is there he discovers that the fate of this land and his quest are strangely entwined Combining all the passion, power, and spiritual depth that are T. A. Barron’s hallmarks, this book adds a thrilling new dimension to the legend of Merlin.

The Seven Songs

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

The Raging Fires

Wings of Fire, the sleeping dragon, has awakened, threatening to loose his terrible wrath on all of Fincayra. Only young Merlin, whose magical powers are new and untested, can stop him though the price may well be the young wizard’s life.

But before he can face the dragon’s fires, Merlin must face other fires, including those within himself. He must confront the dreaded kreelixes, who exist only to destroy magic; the mysterious Wheel of Wye; and the sorceress Urnalda, who holds the treasured Galator. Most challenging, young Merlin must discover the power as well as the source of his own magic.

T.A. Barron’s spellbinding third book in the Lost Years of Merlin epic, rich in passion and spiritual depth, adds a dramatic and bold new dimension to the legend of Merlin. For more information about the first and second books of the epic and other books written by the author, visit the author’s official website.

The Mirror of Fate

Wings of Fire, the sleeping dragon, has awakened, threatening to loose his terrible wrath on all of Fincayra. Only young Merlin, whose magical powers are new and untested, can stop him though the price may well be the young wizard’s life.

But before he can face the dragon’s fires, Merlin must face other fires, including those within himself. He must confront the dreaded kreelixes, who exist only to destroy magic; the mysterious Wheel of Wye; and the sorceress Urnalda, who holds the treasured Galator. Most challenging, young Merlin must discover the power as well as the source of his own magic.

T.A. Barron’s spellbinding third book in the Lost Years of Merlin epic, rich in passion and spiritual depth, adds a dramatic and bold new dimension to the legend of Merlin. For more information about the first and second books of the epic and other books written by the author, visit the author’s official website.

A Wizard’s Wings

Wings of Fire, the sleeping dragon, has awakened, threatening to loose his terrible wrath on all of Fincayra. Only young Merlin, whose magical powers are new and untested, can stop him though the price may well be the young wizard’s life.

But before he can face the dragon’s fires, Merlin must face other fires, including those within himself. He must confront the dreaded kreelixes, who exist only to destroy magic; the mysterious Wheel of Wye; and the sorceress Urnalda, who holds the treasured Galator. Most challenging, young Merlin must discover the power as well as the source of his own magic.

T.A. Barron’s spellbinding third book in the Lost Years of Merlin epic, rich in passion and spiritual depth, adds a dramatic and bold new dimension to the legend of Merlin. For more information about the first and second books of the epic and other books written by the author, visit the author’s official website.

The Great Tree of Avalon

Long ago, the great wizard Merlin planted the seed that would become the peaceful world of Avalon. Now, though, Avalon is suffering from mysterious droughts. Then the very stars begin to lose their light, and it seems that the Lady of the Lake’s dire predictions are about to come true. The fate of Avalon now rests with Tamwyn, a wandering wilderness guide; Elli, an apprentice priestess; and Scree, a young eagleman. One of them is the true heir of Merlin, the only person who can save Avalon…
and one of them is the dreaded child of the Dark Prophecy, fated to destroy it. As in his acclaimed epic The Lost Years of Merlin, T. A. Barron has created a radiant, richly imagined world, full of high adventure and un forgettable characters.

Shadows on the Stars

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 existence. Tamwyn and his loyal troupe must split up: Elli to rush to the Lady of the Lake, Scree to heal with the Eaglefolks, and Tamwyn to journey to the Heartwood of Avalon itself to discover the portal to the highest branches and confront the very powers of Darkness.

The Eternal Flame

Avalon, the great tree world connecting the earth and the heavens, is about to be destroyed. The warlord Rhita Gawr is bent on conquest and using an army of deathless warriors, a corrupted crystal, and a plague of arrogance and greed to succeed. Three unlikely heroes are Avalon’s only hope. Tamwyn, the wilderness guide, must travel the secret pathway to the stars. Elli, the brave young priestess, must defeat a terrible sorcerer in a realm of utter darkness. And Scree, the eagleman, must lead his winged people to do what seems impossible…
This spectacular final volume of T. A. Barron s bestselling trilogy combines gripping adventure with profound ideas about the powerful connections between humanity and the world.

The Dragon of Avalon

In the years after Fincayra disappears and Merlin has been sent wandering, a young lizard like creature, with the wings of a bat and the magical power to produce any smell it encounters, is born into the new world of Avalon. The unlikely hero Basil, he is called cannot find a single creature like itself nor a person who can tell him what he is. But it is clear that Basil is much more than he seems when he stumbles into an encounter with the great Merlin, saving his child’s life, then uncovers a secret plot by the evil Rhita Gawr. It s a race against time and across Avalon as Basil, with the help of the faithful wind sister Ailah, searches for the great wizard to warn him. This is one of T.A. Barron s most thrilling adventures yet and features a new and unforgettable character in his earliest years.

Doomraga’s Revenge

In the years after Fincayra disappears and Merlin has been sent wandering, a young lizard like creature, with the wings of a bat and the magical power to produce any smell it encounters, is born into the new world of Avalon. The unlikely hero Basil, he is called cannot find a single creature like itself nor a person who can tell him what he is. But it is clear that Basil is much more than he seems when he stumbles into an encounter with the great Merlin, saving his child’s life, then uncovers a secret plot by the evil Rhita Gawr. It s a race against time and across Avalon as Basil, with the help of the faithful wind sister Ailah, searches for the great wizard to warn him. This is one of T.A. Barron s most thrilling adventures yet and features a new and unforgettable character in his earliest years.

Ultimate Magic

Avalon is on the verge of total destruction: an army of warriors, a swarm of fire dragons, and a lethal plague are all laying waste to Merlin’s beloved land. But Merlin is nowhere to be found. Leading the fight in his place is Basil, the once tiny lizard who is now the most powerful dragon in Avalon. But to restore peace, the mastermind behind this chaos, Doomraga, will need to be discovered and destroyed before his power grows stronger and Avalon and its inhabitants are beyond saving. For Basil to triumph, he and his friends may need to make the ultimate sacrifice. In this final book of the Merlin s Dragon trilogy, T. A. Barron brings this saga to a thrilling if bittersweet end.

Merlin: The Book of Magic

Avalon, the great tree world connecting the earth and the heavens, is about to be destroyed. The warlord Rhita Gawr is bent on conquest and using an army of deathless warriors, a corrupted crystal, and a plague of arrogance and greed to succeed. Three unlikely heroes are Avalon’s only hope. Tamwyn, the wilderness guide, must travel the secret pathway to the stars. Elli, the brave young priestess, must defeat a terrible sorcerer in a realm of utter darkness. And Scree, the eagleman, must lead his winged people to do what seems impossible…
This spectacular final volume of T. A. Barron s bestselling trilogy combines gripping adventure with profound ideas about the powerful connections between humanity and the world.

Tree Girl

Rowanna’s stern caretaker has warned her again and again not to go near the trees that surround their seaside cottage. But Rowanna is drawn to the forest especially the High Willow on its faraway hill. Are the trees really forest ghouls, as Mellwyn says? Or could they possibly hold the secret to Rowanna’s past and the mother she can hardly remember? If only she could get near the High Willow, Rowanna feels certain she would understand…
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With its timeless forest setting and charming, whimsical characters, Tree Girl is a perfect introduction to fantasy for young middle grade readers.

Where Is Grandpa?

When Grandpa dies, the whole family grieves, and his youngest grandson can’t imagine life without him. Everyone has fond memories of Grandpa. His granddaughter talks about hiking the canyon with him, and his grandsons remember Grandpa climbing up to the tree house and carving pumpkins in the kitchen. But Where Is Grandpa? now? The youngest boy thinks he knows. Grandpa is still close by, a part of all the people and places he loved. ‘Here is a poignant, touching, and spiritually evocative tale. I heartily recommend it to families everywhere.’ Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Spiritual Lives of Children ‘Barron makes a heartfelt tribute to a deceased loved one in his picture book debut, which is given stirring visual expression in Soentpiet’s dazzling, crystal clear mountain landscapes.’ Kirkus Reviews

High as a Hawk

Eight year old Harriet is determined to climb to the top of Longs Peak in Colorado. To get there, she’ll have to overcome steep slopes, a freezing blizzard, and what her wise trail guide calls ‘surprises.’ But she simply must try&150both for herself and for the mother she has lost. If she succeeds, she will spread her wings and fly…
High as a Hawk. Based on the historic 1905 ascent by the youngest person ever to climb Longs Peak, the highest mountain in Colorado, this book combines T. A. Barron’s powerful, poetic writing with Ted Lewin’s magnificent, evocative paintings. Together, they make a truly inspiring journey. An author’s note describes how the ascent encouraged guide Enos Mills to pursue his dream of creating the Rocky Mountain National Park.

The Day the Stones Walked

Eight year old Harriet is determined to climb to the top of Longs Peak in Colorado. To get there, she’ll have to overcome steep slopes, a freezing blizzard, and what her wise trail guide calls ‘surprises.’ But she simply must try&150both for herself and for the mother she has lost. If she succeeds, she will spread her wings and fly…
high as a hawk. Based on the historic 1905 ascent by the youngest person ever to climb Longs Peak, the highest mountain in Colorado, this book combines T. A. Barron’s powerful, poetic writing with Ted Lewin’s magnificent, evocative paintings. Together, they make a truly inspiring journey. An author’s note describes how the ascent encouraged guide Enos Mills to pursue his dream of creating the Rocky Mountain National Park.

Ghost Hands

When Grandpa dies, the whole family grieves, and his youngest grandson can’t imagine life without him. Everyone has fond memories of Grandpa. His granddaughter talks about hiking the canyon with him, and his grandsons remember Grandpa climbing up to the tree house and carving pumpkins in the kitchen. But where is Grandpa now? The youngest boy thinks he knows. Grandpa is still close by, a part of all the people and places he loved. ‘Here is a poignant, touching, and spiritually evocative tale. I heartily recommend it to families everywhere.’ Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Spiritual Lives of Children ‘Barron makes a heartfelt tribute to a deceased loved one in his picture book debut, which is given stirring visual expression in Soentpiet’s dazzling, crystal clear mountain landscapes.’ Kirkus Reviews

Rocky Mountain National Park: A 100 Year Perspective (With: John Fielder)

Rocky Mountain National Park is the spiritual heart of the southern Rocky Mountains, an alpine domain as lush as it is austere, as friendly as it is intimidating. The grandeur of its mountain peaks, the profusion of flowering plant life, and ubiquity of creeks, cascades, and waterfalls creates a setting unique on our planet. Despite its three million annual visitors and its proximity to sprawling urban communities, Rocky Mountain National Park remains as natural and wild as any national park in the continental United States. This book offers a unique perspective a look at the park one hundred years ago and a record of it today, as we approach the twenty first century. It is about a place that exists not only on the map, but also in the hearts of the American people. Through the eyes of John Fielder and the words of one of its finest nature writers, T. A. Barron, the majesty of Rocky Mountain National Park is revealed as never before. The historical photographs and writings of Enos Mills, founder of the park, lend rare insight into one of nature’s last great places. Rocky Mountain National Park: A 100 Year Perspective is not just a book, but an enduring experience certain to renew your relationship with places natural and wild.

The Hero’s Trail: A Guide for a Heroic Life

What is a hero? T. A. Barron, author of the popular Lost Years of Merlin series, tackles this important question in his ‘hero’s guidebook’ for young readers.

Using the metaphor of a hike, he discusses the great variety of heroes and brings them to life through their own stories: Some well known, like Wilma Rudolph, Anne Frank, Stephen Hawking. Yet most are ‘ordinary kids’ who have made amazing choices: saved their siblings from a fire, struggled to stop prejudice at their school, helped raise money to build a well in an African village. This book will be invaluable to kids, parents, and educators who need role models for young people to look up to and a new way to look at what a hero is.

Complete with photos of many of the young heroes Barron introduces, this timely collection will inspire readers of all ages.

‘Here is too much grace to regard closely, to hold tight in mind, heart, and soul, as we keep moving on our own hiking trails through life.’ Robert Coles, M.D.

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