Avalon: Web of Magic facts for kids
Cover of Circles in the Stream
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Circles in the Stream All That Glitters Cry of the Wolf Secret of the Unicorn Spellsinger Trial by Fire Song of the Unicorns All's Fairy in Love and War Ghost Wolf Heart of Avalon Dark Mage Full Circle |
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| Author | Rachel Roberts Robert Mandell |
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| Illustrator | Allison Strom |
| Cover artist | Allison Strom (Seven Seas) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult fantasy |
| Publisher | Scholastic Corporation (first edition) Seven Seas Entertainment (second edition) Premier Digital Publishing (e-books) |
| Published | 2001-2010 |
Avalon: Web of Magic (also known as Avalon: Quest for Magic) is a series of twelve fantasy books for young people. Robert Mandell created the series, which is loosely based on his cartoon show Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. American author Rachel Roberts wrote the books between 2001 and 2010.
The stories follow three modern girls who become powerful magic users, called mages. They must save the magical land of Avalon from evil forces. These bad guys want to use Avalon's magic for their own dark plans. There is also a related graphic novel series called Avalon: The Warlock Diaries. A new cartoon series based on the books is also being made.
The Story of Avalon
Emily Fletcher, Adriane Charday, and Kara Davies are three very different girls. They become powerful magic users, known as mages. Together, they work to protect and find Avalon, the source of all magic. Each girl has a special animal friend and a magic stone. Their animal friends help them on their amazing journeys. They travel through different worlds connected by the Magic Web.
The safety of the Magic Web and all its connected worlds depends on these girls. They must fight two main villains: the Dark Sorceress and the Spider Witch. These villains want to control Avalon's huge magical energy. They plan to twist the Magic Web for their own evil purposes. The Magic Web is like a giant spiderweb of magic. It connects all worlds and planets using special magical doorways.
Circles in the Stream
Emily, Adriane, and Kara are all drawn to a secret spot in the woods. Kara makes things difficult because she does not want to work with the other two mages. There, they find a portal, which is a doorway to another world. Strange and wonderful animals come through this portal. They are looking for magic to stay alive. These animals are kind and peaceful. But something truly evil follows them through the portal. Magical beings called Fairimentals have chosen the girls to protect these animals. The girls do not know why they were chosen. To save the animals and their own world, the three girls must begin a quest. They have to find Avalon, the lost home of legendary magic, or fail trying.
All That Glitters
Emily and Adriane each have a magic gem, but Kara does not. When Kara finally finds her own magic stone, a diamond unicorn horn, it causes big trouble. Annoying dragonflies appear everywhere. New Fairimentals warn them of danger. Kara tries to use the magic jewel to stop her hair from growing too long. Instead, her hair turns rainbow-colored! Worse, scary monsters hunt Kara. Signs of an evil sorceress keep showing up. All these creatures come from another world and want something from her. Finding out what they want might lead the girls closer to Avalon. But it could also put one of their lives in danger.
Cry of the Wolf
Adriane and Stormbringer, the mistwolf, share a very strong friendship. But is their bond strong enough to save them? Storm is tricked into going through the portal to Aldenmor. This is another world, much like Earth, where magic is still alive. Adriane believes her bond with Storm is strong enough. She follows him to this magical world. There, Adriane faces a huge challenge. She must confront Moonshadow, the pack leader, and the entire mistwolf pack. She tries to bring Storm home. A strange boy named Zach might help her. But she will need Emily and Kara's magic to survive this fight.
The Secret of the Unicorn
Aldenmor's problems are getting worse. Many new creatures arrive in Ravenswood through the portal. They report that the Fairy Glen, home of the Fairimentals, has disappeared. A scared and hurt unicorn is among the new arrivals in Ravenswood. Can Emily talk to the unicorn to offer help? The future of the Magic Web depends on the dark secret the unicorn carries. Meanwhile, a new, terrifying harpy hunts Emily. Emily tries to learn about the injured creature.
Spellsinger
The first charity concert for the Ravenswood Wildlife Preserve is happening. Everyone is counting on this event to save the Preserve. Kara has booked the popular singer Johnny Conrad. But Conrad might be hiding a dangerous secret. This secret could threaten the animals, Ravenswood, and the girls themselves. This time, the magic is in sound and music. If Emily, Adriane, and Kara cannot perform, their chance to find Avalon might be lost forever.
Trial by Fire
The path to Avalon is about to be shown. The way is on the fairy map, a sparkling globe with amazing magical power. Kara holds the fairy map. She must use it for the good of all worlds and animals. But evil is after Kara. The Dark Sorceress also wants the map. If she finds Avalon first, people and animals from all worlds will be doomed. The time has come for Emily, Adriane, and Kara to become the healer, the warrior, and the blazing star they were meant to be. They must win this battle, even if it means losing a dear friend.
Song of the Unicorns
Emily's dad wants her to go on vacation with him and his new wife. They plan to visit a horse ranch in New Mexico. Emily convinces her two friends to come along. But along the Magic Web, a dangerous magic hunter is tracking unicorns. Unicorns are the only magical creatures that can control the flow of magic. In the desert, the mages discover a whole herd of baby unicorns. Emily, Adriane, Kara, Ozzie, Dreamer, and Lyra must find a way to hide them. They also have to fight the dark hunter.
All's Fairy in Love and War
Kara cannot control her magic powers. So, she goes back to doing what she does best: being popular and performing in the school play. The other mages, Emily and Adriane, have to continue without her. But magic has other plans for Kara, the Blazing Star. She is pulled into the Fairy Realms through a magic mirror. Kara lands right in the middle of a coming war. She meets a mysterious boy with a dark secret. Kara might be the only one who can bring peace between the Fairies and the Goblins. But first, she must learn to control her wild powers and her heart. She also needs to tame a stallion made of pure fire. If she fails, it could destroy all the Fairy Realms. It could also cause the Magic Web to fall apart, and even end Avalon itself.
Ghost Wolf
Adriane, the Warrior, knows what it feels like to lose a close friend. Now, she is about to lose everything she loves. The Spider Witch and the Dark Sorceress will stop at nothing to get Avalon's power crystals. This time, they attack Ravenswood directly. Ravenswood is the safe place for magical animals and Adriane's home. The fight to save Ravenswood will take Adriane to unexpected places. She goes into the heart of mistwolf magic. There, a best friend she thought was lost forever is still alive. Is Adriane brave enough to walk the ghostly spirit path? She will need to reach a new, stronger level of magic. This is to save her best friends, her pack-mates, and Avalon itself. Otherwise, she risks losing everything again.
The Heart of Avalon
A mysterious sickness threatens the sea dragons of Aldenmor. But Emily the healer cannot find a cure. She needs to bond with a special animal and become a Level Two mage, like her friends. A strange creature that can change its shape takes her away. Emily meets dangerous monsters, salty sea elves, and a hidden treasure. This treasure holds the secrets to growing her healing magic and finding the path to Avalon. To save the animals, Emily must face her deepest fears. She also has to discover the truth about her very strong mage abilities. But she will not be alone.
The Dark Mage
Darkness is growing in the very heart of magic. Time is running out. Emily, Kara, and Adriane must get the last power crystals. These crystals are needed to open the Gates of Avalon and save the Magic Web. No one told the girls the real secret of the Prophecy, a special prediction. Like their enemies, the Spider Witch and the Dark Sorceress, one mage is meant to connect with dark magic. In their most dangerous adventure yet, each mage will face her darkest fears. Their friendship is pushed to its limits. And one of them will become the Dark Mage.
Full Circle
Emily, Adriane, and Kara became mages. But they failed to discover Avalon's secrets and save their beloved animal friends. Now, the Gates of Avalon are locked. Their friends are in danger. The Dark Sorceress is in charge. There might be one last chance to fulfill their destiny. The mages must put everything they deeply care for on the line. They must be ready to sacrifice everything as the final battle for Avalon begins.
Other Media
Avalon: The Warlock Diaries
Seven Seas also released a three-book original English-language manga series. This series is called Avalon: The Warlock Diaries. Rachel Roberts also wrote it, and Shiei and Edward Gan drew the pictures. Besides the main manga story, each Warlock Diaries book includes part of a short story. This story is called Legend of the LAOA. It features other characters from the novels.
- Avalon: The Warlock Diaries Vol 1 (June 2009)
- Avalon: The Warlock Diaries Vol 2 (October 2009)
- Avalon: The Warlock Diaries Vol 3 (March 2010)
All three books were also released together in one big book in December 2010. A "super special manga edition" was planned for 2014.
Music
The music band Be*Tween released their first song, "Supernatural High." Sony Music Entertainment released it with the Avalon books. A made-up version of the band also appears in the book series. "Supernatural High" and three other songs by Be*Tween are available online. You can also find the instrumental "Avalon Orchestral Suite" on the Avalon: Web of Magic website.
Film and Animated Projects
In 2012, Mind's Eye Entertainment announced plans for live-action movies. They teamed up with Red Sky Entertainment and Moving Pictures Media. Robert Mandell was set to write the films. Donald Petrie would direct them, and Isabella Battiston would produce. The first movie was going to be based on the first book, Circles in the Stream. It was planned for release in the summer of 2014.
In 2017, a new cartoon series was announced instead of the movies. Robert Mandell's company, Voyager.World, is working on it with Minds Eye Entertainment and Bridgegate Pictures. Animation studios Animagrad and Futurikon are creating it. In 2019, new studios were announced, along with a sneak peek of new character designs.
Images for kids
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Cover of Trial by Fire (first edition)
