The Merlin Mystery
By Marten Coombe
Merlin’s lost wand leaves a trail of clues—but can you uncover its vanished spell?
magical · intricate · mysterious · challenging
Genres
What is The Merlin Mystery about?
Long ago, Merlin created a powerful wand to defend the world from evil. After a fierce battle with dark sorcerers, the wand vanished, taking its secret spell with it. Centuries later, clues to its whereabouts are hidden throughout this richly illustrated story. Readers must examine the words, pictures and symbols carefully, following Merlin’s trail and solving a remarkable mystery. Only someone wise, observant and determined will uncover the spell and reveal the wand’s fate.
About the author
Marten Coombe is an artist, illustrator and animator who has worked in many creative styles. He helped create the children’s puzzle book The Merlin Mystery, filled with magical clues and colourful pictures. Marten is also known for animation work on films such as Aladdin. His career shows how drawing can bring stories to life.
Pages
48 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
1998
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