Ultimate Magic Reviews
All kinds of magical creatures and people inhabit the seven root-realms of Avalon, but evil festers in the Haunted Marsh, where marsh ghouls and the dreaded Doomraga reside. Doomraga is controlled by a malevolent force, Rhita Gawr, who plans to take over Avalon, then the rest of the world.
Battles and scary adventures weave through every chapter in this third book of the Merlin’s Dragon Trilogy. Barron has created a complex world in his imaginary Avalon, where good triumphs over evil–that is, before evil pops up again in a new form. This may be the final book of the trilogy, but it’s just possible we haven’t seen the last of Basilgarrad or of Rhita Gawr.
—San Francisco Book Review
There is about to be yet another battle for Avalon. Basilgarrad stands with meager forces up against a trained army both in the air and on the ground. Overwhelming despair is triumphed by wisdom and a bit of luck at the very moment that death seems to be inevitable. This and the always present touching scenes about the lives of the most daring characters made this book fun to read.
—Kiss the Book
In this final book of the Merlin's Dragon trilogy, Barron brings this saga to a thrilling — if bittersweet — end.
—Book Passage News & Reviews
The many fans of Barron's various Merlin sagas will not be disappointed.
—Booklist Advance Review
What is the ultimate magic? Where can you find it?
Tensed for battle, the greatest dragon to ever fly the skies of Avalon, Basilgarrad, is watching the horizons for the approach of the enemy. A strange and powerful evil has seeped into the realms of this sacred land, creating greed and conflict where harmony has long prevailed. Once a tiny, helpless lizard, Basilgarrad has become a mighty warrior for Merlin and his beloved Avalon. As the curtain rises on the great dragon, T.A. Barron conjures this magical place for us with his great ability to evoke our senses. … In an age of shallow celebrity, this trilogy stands tall and offers our young readers true heroes as guides and a call to be stewards of our own treasured planet Earth. (Ages 9 and up)
— A Book and a Hug.com
I just finished Merlin’s Dragon 3 – Ultimate Magic, and I absolutely loved it! The fight scenes were great, and I totally loved all the scenes with Krystallus. While I was reading The Great Tree of Avalon series, I was always really interested in Tamwyn's parents—and the Merlin's Dragon trilogy helped clear up a lot of questions and added some great background. My favorite characters were Basil, Krystallus, and Queen Serella. What I love most about Basil is that, although he becomes big and essentially grows up, he still has a temper and an attitude like any kid. The sweetest surprise about Krystallus and Queen Serella is their secret romance, and I loved the scene where Krystallus bravely rescued Serella. Absolutely, I will always be a fan of this amazing series!!!
—Alexandra Bowditch, age 15
T. A. Barron does it again with this enchanting and action-filled third book in the Merlin’s Dragon series! Ultimate Magic picks up right where Book 2, Doomraga’s Revenge, left off, with the threat of the mysterious “darker than dark” evil that’s haunting the wonderful world of Avalon. Basil, everybody’s favorite gargantuan emerald green dragon, can barely keep up with the conflict growing in his magical realm. However, in the end, and with the help of a few friends, he might just be able to save the day! This book will grab you from the start, whirl you around, and leave you, exhilarated, wanting more. With memorable characters, thrills, chills, love, revenge, epic battles, and more, this story has something for everyone.
—Laura C., age 18
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