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Merlin Dreams compiles a collection of nine short stories that blend fantasy and adventure, all unified by the recurring frame of dreams carried to the legendary wizard while he lies trapped beneath a great stone. The tales explore themes of blood magic, mythical creatures, and the enduring power of imagination in a child‑friendly style.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Peter Dickinson
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