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The Merlin Effect
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T. A. Barron
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Paw Prints
Publication date
July 10, 2008
Pages
254
Binding
Prebinding
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9781439513408
ISBN-10
1439513406
Dimensions
1 by 4.25 by 7 in.
Weight
0.38 lbs.
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$14.99
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Summaries and Reviews
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Kate Gordon travels to a remote lagoon in Baja California, hoping to help her father discover a sunken Spanish galleon that disappeared centuries ago. In time, she learns that the ship may have carried something far more valuable than all the gold and silver aboardâa mysterious drinking horn out of Arthurian legend, which may have led to the demise of the wizard Merlin.
As she explores alone in her sea kayak, Kate encounters several pieces of the puzzle: a terrible whirlpool, a group of ever-singing whales, a seemingly ageless fish, and a prophecy that, under certain conditions, the ancient ship may rise and sail again. She plunges into an undersea world of bizarre creatures and terrifying foes. But to save the life of her father, she must find some way to regain her own free will, and to succeed where even Merlin failed.
This remarkable tale, companion to Heartlight and The Ancient One, weaves together mystery and fact, history and myth, science and faith, all in the course of a compelling adventure.
Kate Gordon travels to a remote lagoon in Baja California, hoping to help her father discover a sunken Spanish galleon that disappeared centuries ago. In time, she learns that the ship may have carried something far more valuable than all the gold and silver aboardâa mysterious drinking horn out of Arthurian legend, which may have led to the demise of the wizard Merlin.
As she explores alone in her sea kayak, Kate encounters several pieces of the puzzle: a terrible whirlpool, a group of ever-singing whales, a seemingly ageless fish, and a prophecy that, under certain conditions, the ancient ship may rise and sail again. She plunges into an undersea world of bizarre creatures and terrifying foes. But to save the life of her father, she must find some way to regain her own free will, and to succeed where even Merlin failed.
This remarkable tale, companion to Heartlight and The Ancient One, weaves together mystery and fact, history and myth, science and faith, all in the course of a compelling adventure.
Editions
Hardcover
from Philomel Books (September 1, 1994); titled "The Merlin Effect"
9780399226892 | details & prices | 254 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 1.10 lbs | List price $19.99
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar
Paperback
Reprint edition from Ace Books (October 1, 2004); titled "The Merlin Effect"
9780441012220 | details & prices | 265 pages | 4.25 × 6.75 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.35 lbs | List price $6.99
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar.
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar.
Reprint edition from Tor Books (November 1, 1996); titled "The Merlin Effect"
9780812551693 | details & prices | 254 pages | 4.75 × 6.75 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.30 lbs | List price $5.99
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar
Reinforced
Reprint edition from Demco Media (November 1, 1996); titled "The Merlin Effect"
9780606116183 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.00 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.45 lbs | List price $14.53
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar
Prebinding
Reprint edition from Paw Prints (August 11, 2008); titled "The Merlin Effect"
9781439522370 | details & prices | 265 pages | List price $15.99
About: Kate Gordon travels to a remote lagoon in Baja California, hoping to help her father discover a sunken Spanish galleon that disappeared centuries ago.
About: Kate Gordon travels to a remote lagoon in Baja California, hoping to help her father discover a sunken Spanish galleon that disappeared centuries ago.
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Paw Prints (July 10, 2008); titled "The Merlin Effect"
9781439513408 | details & prices | 254 pages | 4.25 × 7.00 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.38 lbs | List price $14.99
About: Kate Gordon travels to a remote lagoon in Baja California, hoping to help her father discover a sunken Spanish galleon that disappeared centuries ago.
About: Kate Gordon travels to a remote lagoon in Baja California, hoping to help her father discover a sunken Spanish galleon that disappeared centuries ago.
from Turtleback Books (October 1, 2004)
9781417747061 | details & prices | 4.25 × 7.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.25 lbs | List price $17.20
About: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
About: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
from Turtleback Books (October 1, 1999)
9780613033480 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.25 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.60 lbs | List price $16.00
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar
About: When she joins her father and several others investigating a strange whirlpool and possible sunken treasure ship off the coast of Baja California, thirteen-year-old Kate is drawn into a centuries-old conflict between Merlin and the evil Vagar
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