T. A. Barron

Quick Facts

Full Name	T. A. Barron
Occupation	Writer
Date Of Birth	Mar 26, 1952(1952-03-26)
Age	72
Birthplace	Boston
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Pisces

T. A. Barron Biography

T. A. Barron is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on March 26, 1952 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas Archibald Barron (born March 26 1952) is an American author of fantasy novels books for children as well as young adults, and also nature books.

Since then, he’s written over thirty novels, children’s books non-fiction, and natural books. He was awarded The de Grummond Medallion for “lifetime contribution to the field of children’s and young adult literature.” He also won the Nautilus Award Grand Prize, as well as numerous other literary awards.

In many of his novels, Barron writes about nature and ecology in mythical settings. Inspired by nature’s power of renewal as well as humanity’s power of free choice, he says, “I truly believe every person can make a difference — that’s why I’m drawn to heroic quest stories.” . His books have received the Nautilus Award Grand Prize for literature that helps to renew the spirit and envision a better world, as well as many other awards from the American Library Association, and the International Literacy Association. The Merlin Saga (twelve titles) and the novel The Ancient One have been international best sellers; The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy has been a New York Times best seller.

Disney film studios is currently developing a film adaptation of the Merlin Saga. In November 2015, Philippa Boyens was hired to write the script. On January 4, 2018, it was reported that Ridley Scott is in talks of directing it.

The Merlin Saga (2011) is the name of a 12-book collection that was originally released as three distinct trilogy: The Lost Years of Merlin epic, The Merlin’s Dragon trilogy and The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy. The 12th book of the trilogy will be The Book of Magic, an extensive encyclopedia on the characters and the locations of the series.

T. A. Barron Net Worth

T. A. Barron is one of the richest Writer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, T. A. Barron 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Barron spent his childhood living in Harvard, Massachusetts, a town that was brimming with New England history and apple orchards. The family relocated into Colorado where he lived for the majority of his childhood on an estate located in the Rocky Mountains. Barron’s writing is a reflection of his enthusiasm for nature as well as the spiritual aspects inherent in the nature and his faith that every individual. He completed his studies in history in Princeton University, where he was a Trustee. He was also a student at Balliol College, Oxford University with the Rhodes scholarship. He also holds the degrees of law and business earned from Harvard University. He was the the president of a private equity business located in New York City before changing jobs in 1990, after which he moved back to Colorado to work full-time as a journalist and conservationist.

He is an active advocate of conservation efforts, serving as a board member of The Wilderness Society, the Alaska Conservation Foundation as well as The Nature Conservancy of Colorado. He created an award that was national in nature to honor exceptional young people who aid other people or the environment – the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (named in honor of his mom). He also assisted in the development of the Princeton Environmental Institute at Princeton University in the year 1990. Recently The Wilderness Society honored him with the Robert Marshall Award, its most prestigious award for citizens engaged in conservation.

According to Booklist, his books are “completely magical” and “will enchant readers.” The New York Times has called his work “august” and “compelling”. Fellow author Isabel Allende has said his writing is “brilliant—a real gift”; similarly, author Madeleine L’Engle called his stories “a crescendo of miracles.” Fellow writer Terry Tempest Williams has hailed him as the creator of “environmental fables for our time.” Robert Coles, M.D. has praised his work by saying, “Here is so much grace.” And writer Lloyd Alexander called his books “an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure.”

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Facts & Trivia

T. Ranked on the list of most popular Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. T. A. Barron celebrates birthday on March 26 of every year.

How many books are in the Merlin series by TA Barron?

Found in Children’s Middle Grade Fantasy & Magical Books T. A. Barron’s twelve-book epic shows the transformation of a small boy into Merlin, the great wizard who counseled King Arthur.

How old is TA Barron?

70 years (March 26, 1952)

How many books of Merlin are there?

But it is his determination to find out who he is—to learn the truth about his mysterious powers—that leads him to a strange and enchanted land. And it is there he discovers that the fate of this land and his personal quest are strangely entwined. There are 12 books in this series.

Who was Merlin's wife?

Merlin
Occupation| Prophet, magician
Spouse| Gwendolen
Significant other| Lady of the Lake, Morgan le Fay, Sebile (romance tradition)
Relatives| Ganieda

Is the TV show Merlin based on a book?

Merlin
Related shows| Merlin: Secrets and Magic