Stories of Merlin

Description

Three atmospheric adventures tell the life story of the legendary wizard - from his boyhood encounter with King Vortigern at a dragon tower, through his guardianship of King Arthur, to his fateful relationship with the scheming enchantress Nimue. Ages: 5+ Three thrilling adventures telling the story of the legendary wizard, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. Stories follow the mighty wizard as he outwits a cruel king, faces fearsome dragons and guides a prince to his destiny. With easy-to-read text and vibrant illustrations to capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader. Developed in consultation with reading experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.

Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels

Four short stories about dragons are well read with great sound effects. * Publishing News *