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Wings of Merlin (Lost Years of Merlin)

T. A. Barron (2000)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages328 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.00/5 (1)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceCaptivity

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeMentor FigureSelf-DiscoveryQuest

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age HeroMage / Wizard

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeEscape from ImprisonmentMentor FigureProphecyQuestSecondary WorldMysterious WarriorAncient Evil Returns

Themes

DestinyComing of AgeGood vs EvilHome and BelongingIdentityCourageSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Merlin's fragile home on the isle of Fincayra is threatened by the attack of a mysterious warrior with swords for arms and by the escape of Stangmar from his imprisonment, as Merlin continues to move toward his ultimate destiny.

Is Wings of Merlin (Lost Years of Merlin) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy features magical battles and sword combat with a mysterious warrior, plus themes of imprisonment and threats to home. Violence is present but age-appropriate for the target audience.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and violence.

Who'll love this

Young readers will love following young Merlin on his epic quest to save his magical island home from dangerous enemies.

Tags

Arthurian RetellingCeltic MythologyAdventure Fantasy