YOUNG MERLIN
A Story of the Days of King Arthur
by Robert D. San Souci
Illustrated by Daniel Horne
Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers, 1990
[AGES 5-10] paperback
ISBN: 0-440-41159-9
Price: $5.99/$7.99 Can.
Pages: 32

The enchanted childhood of the most famous magician of all time.

Merlin was a speical child -- a wonder child with the ability to look into the future and cast spells. He grew up to become a renowned magician and to serve a legendary king. This is the tale of his boyhood -- a story filled with knights, dragons, kings, monsters, and all the magic that surrounded Merlin's life from the day he was born.

"Detailed and lyrical in text, it is handsomely designed, offereing intriguing perspectives, suble lines, and wrm, deep colors...A good choice for reading aloud or for individual enjoyment." -- School Library Journal

"Will entice readers to Camelot...A good introduction to Arthurian lore." -- Booklist

Robert D. San Souci is the author of many popular books for young readers, including SOOTFACE, THE HOBYAHS, YOUNG GUINEVERE and MORE SHORT AND SHIVERY. He lives in San Francisco, California.