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The Merlin Books were published alongside the TV series and were written by multiple authors. They broadly follow the series in the show but include some additions to the TV show canon and a few deviations.

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Season 1 Books

Season 1 The Complete Guide

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The Adventures of Merlin: The Complete Guide by Jaqueline Rayner. 2009. Bantam Books.

Back Cover Summary: Welcome to Camelot! Enter the magical world of Merlin. Uncover secrets about the characters and delve into the murky history of some of Camelot’s mysterious visitors. Meet villains and heroes, deadly beasts and ethereal creatures in this must-have guide for all Merlin fans.

Discover: Secrets about each character. Pages from Merlin’s book of Spells.

Availability: Out of Print.

The Dragon's Call

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The Adventures of Merlin: The Dragon's Call by Simon A. Forward. 2009. Bantam Books.

Summary: Part of the series for older readers, this covers the events of Season 1, episode 1 : The Dragon's Call.

Availability: Out of Print.

Valiant

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The Adventures of Merlin: Valiant by Mike Tucker and Howard Overman.

For older readers. Season 1, episode 2: Valiant.

Availability: Out of Print.


The Magic Begins

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The Magic Begins by Jacqueline Rayner

For younger readers. Season 1, episodes 1 & 2: The Dragon's Call and Valiant

Availability: Out of Print.

The Mark of Nimueh

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The Mark of Nimueh by Jason Loborik

For older readers. Season 1, episode 3. The Mark of Nimueh.

Availability: Out of Print.

The Poisoned Chalice

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The Poisoned Chalice by Simon A. Forward and Ben Vanstone.

For older readers. Season 1, episode 4. The Poisoned Chalice

Availability: Out of Print.

Potions and Poison

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Potions and Poison by Jacqueline Rayner

For younger readers. Season 1, episodes 3 & 4. The Mark of Nimueh and The Poisoned Chalice

Availability: Out of Print.

A Fighting Chance

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The Adventures of Merlin: A Fighting Chance by Jacqueline Rayner. 2009. Bantam Books.

For younger readers. Season 1, episode 5 & 6. Lancelot and A Remedy to Cure All Ills

Back Cover Summary: Merlin wants to help his new friend, Lancelot, become a Knight of Camelot - but it's not as easy as he hopes. Then the Lady Morgana is struck down by a mystery illness. Gaius is baffled and a new physician arrives to help. He seems to have all the answers, but Merlin suspects that there's something sinister going on.

Availability: Out of Print.

Sword and Sorcery

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The Adventures of Merlin: Sword and Sorcery by Jacqueline Rayner. 2009. Bantam Books.

For younger readers. Season 1, episodes 8 and 9. The Beginning of the End and Excalibur

Back Cover Summary: When Merlin and Morgana join forces to save a child the king has commanded be put to death, they soon discover that going against King Uther could prove fatal. Meanwhile, a mysterious Black Knight arrives to challenge the Knights of Camelot to mortal combat. Old secrets, long hidden, are stirring and the king is afraid for his only son. The Black Knight seems invincible and Merlin senses that only magic can stop him.

Availability: Out of Print.

The Labyrinth of Gedref

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The Labyrinth of Gedref by Mike Tucker.

Season 1, episode 12. The Labryinth of Gedref

Availability: Out of Print.

Arthur and the Unicorn

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Arthur and the Unicorn by Julian Jones and Lynda Edwards.

Plus Audio. Season 1, episode 12. The Labyrinth of Gedref

Availability: Out of Print.

Dangerous Quests

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Dangerous Quests by Jacqueline Rayner.

For younger readers. Season 1, episode 13. Le Morte d'Arthur

Availability: Out of Print.

The Death of Arthur

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The Adventures of Merlin: The Death of Arthur. Jason Loborik, Julian Jones.

For older readers. Season 1, episode 13. Le Morte d'Arthur

Availability: Out of Print.

2010 Official Annual

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The Adventures of Merlin: 2010 The Official Annual by various authors.

Season 1, episodes 2, 12 and 10. Contains character profiles, games and stories from season 1. Stories include The Valiant; The Labyrinth of Gedref; Ealdor (The Moment of Truth).

Back Cover Summary: Enter the magical world of Merlin! Packed with stories, activities, profiles of your favourite characters and fun features this is a magical annual for every Merlin fan!

Availability: Out of Print.

Season 2 Books

Season 2 Heroes Guide

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The Adventures of Merlin: The Heroes Guide by Jaqueline Rayner. 2010. Bantam Books.

Back Cover Summary: In a land of myth and a time of magic, there is a desperate need for heroes. Meet the brave champions of Camelot in this official guide, filled with tales of bravery, facts and activities.

Availability: Out of Print.

Season 2 Villain's Guide

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The Adventures of Merlin: The Villains Guide by Jaqueline Rayner. 2010. Bantam Books.

Back Cover Summary: In a land of myth and a time of magic, evil forces are at work to ruin Camelot. Meet the villains out to destroy the kingdom in this official guide. Filled with tales of dreadful deeds, fascinating facts and fun activities.

Availability: Out of Print.

The Sorcerer's Curse

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The Sorcerer's Curse by Jacqueline Rayner. 2010. Bantam Books.

For younger readers. Season 2, episodes 1 & 2.

Back Cover Summary: A treasure trove is discovered deep beneath Camelot, but when the spirit of an evil sorcerer is unwittingly unleashed. Merlin quickly discovers that all that glitters is not gold. Meanwhile, a deadly assassin has arrived in Camelot. His aim? To kill Arthur. Will Merlin be able to save the prince from the killer's lethal blade?

Availability: Out of Print.

The Nightmare Begins

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The Nightmare Begins by Ben Vanstone. Bantam books.

Season 2, episode 3.

Availability: Out of Print.

Lancelot and Guinevere

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Merlin: Lancelot and Guinevere.

For older readers. Season 2, episode 4.

Availability: Out of Print.

The Last Dragonlord

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The Last Dragonlord by Colin Brake

Season 2, episode 13

Availability: Out of Print.

2011 Official Annual

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The Adventures of Merlin: 2011 The Official Annual. 2010. Bantam Books.

Season 2, episodes 1, 2, 7 and 9

Contains character profiles, games and stories from season 2. Stories include, The Jewelled Sceptre (Curse of Cornelius Sigan); The Once and Future Queen; The Witchfinder; The Lady of the Lake

Back Cover Summary: This is an ominous time for Camelot. With a new array of devious villains and dark sorcerers out to destroy the kingdom, it will take all of Merlin's magical might and Arthur's bravery to protect the land. Packed with stories, activities, profiles of your favourite characters and fun features, this is a magical annual for every Merlin fan!

Availability: Out of Print.

Season 3 books

The Traitor Within

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The Traitor Within by Mike Tucker. 2010. Bantam.

For older readers. Season 3, episodes 1 & 2.

Availability: Out of Print.

2012 Official Annual

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The Adventures of Merlin: 2012 The Official Annual.

Season 3, episodes 3, 5, 8, 12 and 13. Contains character profiles, games and stories from season 3. Stories include, Goblin's Gold, The Crystal Cave, The Eye of the Phoenix, The Coming of Arthur.

Back Cover Summary: Join Merlin on his magical adventures, with obstacles to overcome and dark forces to defeat. Packed with stories, character profiles, quizzes and puzzles, this is every Merlin fan’s key to discovering the secrets of Camelot!

Availability: Out of Print.


Season 4 and 5 Books

2013 Official Annual

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The Adventures of Merlin: 2013 The Official Annual.

Contains character profiles, games and stories from season 4 (and 5?).

Availability: Out of Print.

Activity Books

Quest Activity Book

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The Adventures of Merlin: Quest Activity Book. 2009.

Summary: Contains games and stickers relating to season 1 episodes.

Availability: Out of Print.

Mystery Activity Book

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The Adventures of Merlin: Mystery Activity Book. 2009.

Summary: Contains games and stickers relating to season 1 episodes.

Back Cover Summary: A mysterious stranger has captured Arthur and Merlin is on a mission to set him free. Join Merlin on a dangerous journey to save Arthur. Solve the puzzles, play the games and answer the riddles to help Merlin save his friend, the prince of Camelot.

This fun-packed activity book is full of puzzles, games and quizzes!

Availability: Out of Print.

Potions and Spells Activity Book

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The Adventures of Merlin: Potions & Spells Activity Book. 2010.

Summary: Contains games and stickers relating to season 1 episodes.

Back Cover Summary: Work your magic with Merlin as you join him on a number of perilous quests. Solve the puzzles, play the games and answer the riddles to help Merlin complete his spell-binding trials and enchanting tests.

Availability: Out of Print.

Book of Mystery and Magic

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The Adventures of Merlin: Book of Mystery and Magic. 2010.

Back Cover Summary: Now fans of Merlin can enjoy three magical activity books in one bumper collection! Step into the world of Merlin and join the young warlock and his friends on dangerous journeys and perilous quests. Solve the puzzles, play the games and answer the riddles to help complete the magical trials and tests.

Includes,

Availability: Out of Print.

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