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Merlin's Crystal - Complete Trilogy
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For children from 12 to 112! Based in Cornwall in 1999/2001, Merlin's Crystal tells the story of Sylvie (12) and her brother Josh (13) who go to spend the school holidays with their aunt and uncle at their Manor House in Cornwall. They take along their best friend Tom (14). The Manor House is called Manor Parsley and there are strange goings on right from the start. A portrait changes, a tunnel, a cave, mysterious keys, a secret passage, unexplained noises and happenings and a jewel encrusted book that nobody can read. The Beast of the Moor is sighted and it's looking for someone special to take charge of the Crystal it protects. What are the secrets of the Crystal, the house and its previous occupants; the disabled boy and his spiteful sister? At the total eclipse, four people stand like statues on the beach, each blessed by the wishes of the Crystal... and a special child is born exactly nine months later during a Grand Planetary Alignment, on the darkest night in living memory....
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A COMPLETE TRILOGY of three books:
Merlin's Crystal.
Secrets of Manor Parsley and
Old Ghosts of Manor Parsley
I hope you enjoy the book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There have been many books written about Merlin and the Arthurian Legends; Frances Pawley uses the traditional, mid-medieval version to weave a first class tale involving modern day children in a story full of tension and excitement. The characters are well-drawn and interact as only teenagers can to provide a plethora of shifting relationships, petty jealousies and angst - but, above all, true friendship which shows itself in times of crisis. The story itself is set on the coast with crashing waves, big skies, smugglers, a magnificent panther who stalks the countryside - all under the watchful eye of the portrait of a mysterious sea captain. We have a criminal gang, love interest, dark caves, magic and mystery - a real page-turner that will make you sad that there is not more when you come to the final page. Suitable for pre-teen, and young adults (grown-ups will enjoy it too) I seriously recommend it - and what value!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given a copy of Merlins Crystal and intended to pass it on to my nephew but not before reading it myself, as I have read all the Mary Stewart Merlin books and love the mystery of Arthur's Camelot. I know the cover says it is for children of all ages but I have to say it is one of the most riveting books I have read in ages! I read the books in no time (though I should say I am a child of over 40).I can see the appeal for children too of course but it is so well written, so beautifully flowing and so real that I found myself wondering at the "far fetched" bits - they were so believable. Having holidayed in Cornwall as a child and grown up with Enid Blytons adventures, I found the books a charming mixture of daring do, dashing heros and dastardly villains too - fantastic. That said, it had a style quite of its own and great plots, with subtle twists to keep you turning the pages. The ending is fitting and there is plenty of scope for the main characters to return. I really hope they do.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I love anything to do with Merlin so had to read this trilogy. I was intrigued all the way through with the magical things that happened to Sylvie. I reluctantly pulled myself away from reading to do other things, but it was one of those stories you don't want to end. Thankfully there are three for the price of one,and the story progressed magnifiently. I am an oldie, in my second flush of childhood, amd had to read it before passing it on to my grandchildren. Can't recommend it highly enough.
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