New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, (1996.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A retelling of part of the King Arthur story for older children: in this book, young Merlin is orphaned by a fire & joins a traveling pair of magicians who help him begin to discover his true powers. Decorative chapter headings, author's note about the various versions of Merlin's story. 90 pp. ISBN: 0-15-2008152.