Merlin has the power to shape the future – if the King doesn't kill him first … Follow the powerful magician's first steps towards his mastery of magic in this action-packed adventure. Merlin has always known he's different from the other boys. But he has no idea how different.Inside Merlin lies power. Magic. And that makes him a threat to the King … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.