T. A. Barron
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Thomas Archibald (T.A.) Barron (born March 26, 1952 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American writer of young adult and fantasy literature. He is a graduate of Princeton University, attended Oxford University on a Rhodes scholarship, and he has an MBA from Harvard University. He worked as a venture capitalist in New York City before becoming a full-time writer in 1989. He is an active conservationist, serving as a board member for the Wilderness Society and as Trustee of The Nature Conservancy of Colorado.
In many of his novels, Barron writes about nature and ecology in mythical and fantasy settings. He says, "“I truly believe every person can make a difference—that's why I'm drawn to heroic quest stories.”
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[edit] Bibliography
- Tree Girl (2001)
[edit] Adventures of Kate series
- Heartlight (1990)
- The Ancient One (1992)
- The Merlin Effect (1994)
[edit] Lost Years of Merlin series
- The Lost Years of Merlin (1996)
- The Seven Songs of Merlin (1997)
- The Fires of Merlin (1998)
- The Mirror of Merlin (1999)
- The Wings of Merlin (2000)
[edit] Great Tree of Avalon series
- Child Of The Dark Prophecy (2004)
- Shadows on the Stars (2005)
- The Eternal Flame (Released on October 19, 2006)
[edit] Picture Books
- Where is Grandpa? (1999)
[edit] Nonfiction
- To Walk In Wilderness (1993)
- Rocky Mountain National Park: A 100 Year Perspective (1995)
- The Hero's Trail: A Hiking Guide for a Heroic Life (2002)
[edit] References
- ↑ "It's Only Natural: T.A. Barron follows his passion on a literary quest", Interview by Linda Castellitto
- "T.A. Barron" in Contemporary Literature Online, Gale Thomson, entry updated 22 October 2003.
