Passager - Young Merlin Trilogy, Bk 1 Author:Jane Yolen "I...am...Merlin." — Before Merlin was a wizard, he was a boy named Passager. Abandoned as a child in a dark and terrifying forest in medieval England, Passager must use every ounce of his courage to fight for his survival. His only friend is a mysterious falconer, who slowly awakens Passager to the language and evils o... more »f mankind. Passager must learn his true nature...in order to become the greatest wizard of all time
“This first book of the Young Merlin Trilogy will have readers awaiting the sequels.” --The Horn Book
"A stark, poignant, and absorbing tale...all will anxiously await the next volume in what promises to be an outstanding trilogy."
--School Library Journal, starred review
"Yolen knows how to structure and spin a good yarn." --Booklist« less