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  • Merlin and the Dragons

  • By: Jane Yolen
  • Narrated by: Kevin Kline
  • Length: 36 mins
  • 3.5 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Merlin and the Dragons

By: Jane Yolen
Narrated by: Kevin Kline
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Summary

Even though young Arthur pulled a sword from a stone and became King of England, he just doesn't feel like a king. Old Merlin tells him a story of fighting dragons, clashing armies, and Merlin's own youth and prophetic dreams. The wizard's story teaches Arthur about trusting in himself and inspires an "ordinary" boy to have the courage to rise to greatness. Kevin Kline narrates noted author Jane Yolen's charming elaboration on medieval Arthurian literature.
©1991 Lightyear Entertainment L.P. (P)1991 Lightyear Entertainment L.P.

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A good interpretation of Arthurian lore and mythology to listen at my leisure to relax

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  • Alpaca Picnic
  • 10-08-19

kevin kline!

artfully performed short story of magical proportions demonstrating the power of storytelling and the crystalline well that is youth.

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  • Boyd L
  • 19-08-22

Great story!!!

Kevin Kline did a great job, I hope to hear more of his work

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  • Dave
  • 02-05-22

An Audible classic

Although short, this is an excellent, light, classic Audible story. Very imaginative, but not pretentious. Excellent narration. A relaxing bedtime listen.

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  • Javier Sarcar
  • 13-02-21

Merlin at his finest

wonderfully theatrical and extremely entertaining! the whole family ages 5 to 37 were captured by the story.

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  • Deborah Clark
  • 23-11-20

Magnificent

I absolutely loved this. what a captivating tale of the Master Merlin and The Once and Future King.

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  • Sp
  • 25-08-20

Loved it

My 6 year old said she’d give it 1000 thumbs up. Good start to finish.

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  • Library Maven
  • 09-08-20

8 yr old to 84 yr old enjoyed in the car

Perfect length to quell the moans of a 1 hour car trip. all enjoyed. Narrator is of course perfection.

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  • nibbles kayle
  • 03-07-20

Brief but swell.

Short story, but an enjoyable story. I highly recommend this book. This is appropriate for 5th grade and older.

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  • suemam
  • 31-03-19

Listened again and again

I’ve listened to this story with my 6 year old granddaughter many times. The story is compelling and it is read with excellence. It was only after listening a few times that i realized it was the actor Kevin Kline.! His telling could not be better.

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  • Rocketfoot7
  • 08-03-19

Short But Sweet

This was a wonderful audiobook, albeit short. Kevin Kline brings both the characters and story to life with his stunning voice. The background music and sound elements provide the atmosphere to keep you in the world of knights and dragons. Rather than taking on the entire Arthurian legend, this story focuses on one lesson in Arthur’s early kingship. What starts out as a simple tale from Merlin becomes a defining moment in the young king’s life.