Books like Merlin's mistake by Robert Newman
In this children’s story set in England, Merlin mistakenly bestows future knowledge on Tertius, but the gift is oddly specific: an understanding of a computer circuit. With knights, chivalry, and magic dominating the setting, the technical insight offers little practical use. The tale contrasts modern foresight with the timeless demands of knighthood, exploring the limits of magical gifts in a conventional world.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Robert Newman
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