A colourfully illustrated story about a young boy whose meeting with the wizard Merlin introduces him to numerous characters of Welsh legends and gives him strength to withstand the school bully; for children aged 7-9 years. 29 colour illustrations. First published May 2003.

Stori wedi ei darlunio'n lliwgar am fachgen ifanc yn cyfarfod y dewin Myrddin ac yn cael ei gyflwyno i nifer o gymeriadau chwedloniaeth Cymru gan roi iddo nerth i wrthsefyll bwli'r ysgol; i blant 7-9 oed. 29 llun lliw. Cyhoeddwyd gyntaf Mai 2003.

While on a school outing, the boy Arty, hiding from the class bully, suddenly finds himself in the company of the wizard, Merlin. Going back in time with Merlin, Arty encounters a dragon, a wild boar, the tylwyth teg – the fairy folk – and a giant. He is whisked from one magical place and time to another. His adventures leave him bewildered but give him the courage to stand up to the bully.

The illustrations by the author are cartoon-like, colourful, and full of action. Children will enjoy finding the tiny fairy folk who are hidden on almost every page. But as an introduction to the legends of Merlin and Arthur, this story would have benefited from some introductory material for those young readers who are totally unfamiliar with them. There are some helpful notes about the magical places of Wales at the end of the book.

Gertrude Clancy

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