The Merlin Effect facts for kids
The Merlin Effect Cover
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| Author | T. A. Barron |
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| Illustrator | Anthony Bacon Venti David Elliot |
| Cover artist | Anthony Bacon Venti David Elliot |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Adventures of Kate |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Ace Books |
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Publication date
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28 September 2004 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 430 pp (hardcover edition) |
| ISBN | 978-0-441-01222-0 |
| OCLC | 56923066 |
| Preceded by | Heartlight and The Ancient One |
The Merlin Effect is an exciting fantasy novel by T. A. Barron. It is the third book in his Adventures of Kate series. This book was published in 2004. You can read the Adventures of Kate books in any order. This means you don't have to read them from start to finish.
Dive into the Story: What Happens in The Merlin Effect?
The story begins with a brave girl named Kate Gordon. She travels to a quiet lagoon in Baja California, Mexico. Kate hopes to help her father find a sunken ship. This ship disappeared many centuries ago.
Soon, Kate learns that the ship might hold a special drinking horn. This horn is from the legends of King Arthur. It might even be linked to the famous wizard Merlin himself. People say this horn could have caused Merlin's end.
As Kate explores the waters in her kayak, she finds many clues. She discovers a scary whirlpool and a group of whales that sing all the time. She also meets a fish that seems to never get old. There is also an old prophecy that says the ancient ship could rise again. This would happen under certain special conditions.
Kate then dives into a strange undersea world. It is full of unusual creatures and dangerous enemies. To save her father's life, Kate must find a way to control her own choices. She must also succeed where even the powerful Merlin failed.
Meet the Heroes and Villains: Characters in The Merlin Effect
- Kate: She is a 13-year-old girl. Kate has shown her bravery and strength many times before. In this book, she helps her father search for a sunken ship. They hope to find gold and silver on board. Kate first appeared in the book Heartlight.
- Geoffry: He is an old man who sank with the ship called the Resurrection. You might be surprised to learn that Geoffry is actually the legendary wizard Merlin.
- Terry: When the story starts, Terry seems very negative and only thinks about himself. He often chooses his own needs or his equipment over other people. But as the novel goes on, Terry changes his mind. He becomes much more caring and kind to others.
Explore More Books by T.A. Barron
T.A. Barron has written many other exciting books. One of his most famous series is the Merlin Saga. This series tells more stories about the wizard Merlin. Some books in this series include:
- Merlin Book 1: The Lost Years
- Merlin Book 9: The Great Tree of Avalon, which was first called Child of the Dark Prophecy
