Child of the Dark Prophecy: The Great Tree of Avalon Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I read one of T.A. Barron's books when I was younger, and it was one of my favorites. When I found this series, I was excited to dive right in. That said, for some reason, it was a slow start for me. It took me 269 pages to get into it, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. I think I didn't really connect with the characters at first, and there were too many story lines being introduced to really hold my attention. But once you get all the characters straight, and their stories start converging, it a very good read. I can't wait to read the other books in the series. "

" This is the first of a trilogy, but so far, this is the only one I've read. I think I liked T.A. Barron's other books better, but I did quite enjoy it and look forward to more. "

" What I loved the most about this novel was all of the unique and interesting characters. There's so much interesting background information about the world of Avalon, and Barron's stories are so detailed and magical... I loved the character Tamwyn the most, this whole trilogy was so difficult to put down and I loved it so much. "

" This book keeps on moving which I love! The main reason why I didn't give it five stars is because it is too much like Star Wars (sometimes more obvious then others), not that I don't like Star Wars, I just like to find very original stories. There are two characters that just left a bad taste: Batty who talks just like Jar Jar Binks and the mud people who are the oldest and most wise talk just like Yoda. It's just uncool to me (besides that I hate Jar Jar...) "

" After six books, I have yet to be disappointed by T A Barron. "

" I thought this book was really good. It was exciting all the time and it was entertaining to read. You loved to hate some of the characters personality's, but that is what made it really good. If you like fantasy this is a good book. "

" It's your pretty much your stereotypical fantasy novel, but I happen to love them! I definitely plan on continuing with the series. Fun characters! "

" This is the follow up series to The lost years of Merlin Saga, and it is just as great. T.A. Barron is a wonderful author, and his ideas on the life of Merlin sucks you right in. "

" I love this series, they are rather gripping at times and have a great story line. "

" Not as good as his Lost Years of Merlin series, but fans of those books should definitely continue on by reading this series. "

" I think it would be a popular story. I borrowed this from the library. I noticed it made some reference to tales TAB had written about The Lost Years, etc. (only if I read). I really liked the surprises and the characters that evolve quickly enough for understanding in the story as even I would. "

" This YA series is a new adaptation of the legends of Avalon and the mysteries of Merlin. Full review to follow. "

" This book wasn't that good. It was boring until a little past the middle. I'd give it 3 stars because once you start reading the middle of the book, it gets interesting. It is hard to understand though. That is why I would give it 3 stars. "

" A little long, first to the series. But the story is really good. "

" This book was a little hard to get into...but it got a lot better! "

" I think that this is a really cool book. I am going to read the second one as soon as I can. I read his other Merlin series and I love to see the story continued. T. A. Barron is very good at building characters and making you love them. He is also very good at near death experiences. "

" All three of these books are amazing. T. A. Barron is an amazin writer, and i find elements of these characters become part of my personality after reading these books a few times "

" Normally I do not fancy fantasy books, but this author writes so well! Fantasy tale of a magical seed that beats like a heart and grows into the tree of Avalon...unusual book with great descriptive characters! "

" whould have been 5 but had bad ending "

" THIS IS GREAT! The author really brings the world of Avalon to life! I really like the characters Nuic and Henni! They are so awesome! Nuic is like some old silly grump, and Henni is just plain silly! And Tamwyn rules the world, might i add. "

" Same lines as the other 2 in the series. "

" Turn of events of this book took me by surprise, but overall great book! "

" This series came out before 2006, but I can't remember when. My students really enjoyed it, as did my husband and I. "

" This is really a book about not giving up. I almost cried at the part where Rhia died. Even though, I really liked reading it, because it gave a really in-depth answer as to how Merlin's Staff got those symbols carved into it. "

" Not as good as the first but still really good "

" I couldn't take my eyes off of it! (Literally) "

" This book made Merlin become a better wizard. "

" Good Clean sequel. Merlin is a bit selfish and a big know it all in this book but by the end he changes which is a good thing. Happy ending also. "

" Decent but read kind of like a videogame (his staff lights up with different icons to show what he's learned). Also, the main character is a jerk (yeah, Merlin). His character development seems to be making him less of a jerk, which isn't exactly the same thing as wise. "

" This series is growing on me! "

" After reading the first in the series, you are hook for the long haul. The second installment in the series is better than the first with more adventure, new friends and Merlin learning to see not with his eyes, but with his heart. "