Thomas A. (T.A.) Barron is an American author of YA fantasy novels and nature-themed non-fiction books. He writes the Merlin Saga, Atlantis Saga and the Heroic Adventures of Kate series. Barron grew up in Massachusetts and Colorado and quickly gained a great appreciation for nature and the natural world. He attended Princeton University and Balliol College, Oxford University (as a Rhodes Scholar) and earned his business and law degrees from Harvard University. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was president of a company in New York City. Upon the career switch, he moved back to Colorado, where he could also pursue conservationism.
T.A. Barron became a published author in 1990 with the novel Heartlight. Below is a list of T.A. Barron’s books in order of when they were first published:
Publication Order of The Adventures of Kate Books
Publication Order of Atlantis Saga Books
Publication Order of Merlin Books
Chronological Order of Merlin Books
Publication Order of The Lost Years of Merlin Books
Publication Order of Great Tree Of Avalon Books
Publication Order of Merlin's Dragon Books
Publication Order of Merlin Saga Non-Fiction Books
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Picture Books
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Notes: The Lost Years was originally published as The Lost Years of Merlin. The Seven Songs was originally titled The Seven Songs of Merlin. The Raging Fires was originally published as The Fires of Merlin. The Mirror of Fate was originally published as The Mirror of Merlin. A Wizard’s Wings was originally published as The Wings of Merlin. The Dragon of Avalon was originally titled Merlin’s Dragon. The Great Tree of Avalon was originally published under the title Child of the Dark Prophecy.
Rocky Mountain National Park: A 100 Year Perspective was written with John Fielder and Enos Mills.
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T.A. Barron Synopsis: In The Hero’s Trail by T.A. Barron, Barron uses a hiking trail as a metaphor for heroes like Wilma Rudolph, Anne Frank, Stephen Hawking and others. Most of this heroes aren’t famous, but have done great things, like saving their brothers or sisters from a fire, fought against prejudice in school or helped raise money for a small African community. This book is perfect for kids, parents and teachers looking for ideal role models for the youth of today to look up to and to see exactly what makes a true hero.
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