Waking Merlin by Tanya Landman
An exciting fantasy adventure set in the modern day. While on a pot-holing expedition with her dad, ten-year-old Katrina Picket accidentally wakes Merlin, who tells her that they must save England from a meteorite that is about to strike. Katrina and Merlin travel to London, waking King Arthur and his knights, and Desmond, a hungry dragon, along the way. Can they get there in time to stop the meteorite and save the country from destruction?
Well-paced and written with verve and humour, with friendly, black-and-white illustrations adding to its charm* Books for Keeps *
A charming fantasy novel... Excellent illustrations complement this very readable story which would be great for children from 8–11 years old. * School Library Association *
A charming fantasy novel... Excellent illustrations complement this very readable story which would be great for children from 8–11 years old. * School Library Association *
Tanya Landman studied for a degree in English literature at Liverpool University, before working in a bookshop, an arts centre, and a zoo. Since 1992, Tanya has been part of Storybox Theatre, working as a writer, administrator and performer – a job which has taken her to festivals all over the world. She is the author of the young novels Merlin's Apprentice and Flotsam and Jetsam. She lives with her family in Devon.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406302509 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406302503 |
| Title | Waking Merlin |
| Author | Tanya Landman |
| Series | Katrina Pickett Stories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |