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| Book Title | The Ancient One |
| Series | Adventures of Kate |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | T. A. Barron |
| Publisher | Tor Fantasy |
| Published | 1994 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Clean copy with light shelf and handling wear. Minor rubbing to the edges and corners with slight surface wear consistent with careful reading. Spine is straight and binding is tight. Pages are clean with light age toning. Overall a well-preserved copy. |
| Condition | Good |
When teenager Kate Gordon discovers a mysterious grove of ancient redwoods, she is drawn into a timeless struggle between the forces of life and destruction. Guided by a mysterious druid known as the Ancient One, Kate journeys across time to protect the legendary forests from an ancient evil that threatens both the natural world and humanity’s future. Blending Celtic mythology, environmental themes, and magical adventure, the novel celebrates courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of nature.
EugeneBookStore Summary
The Ancient One is one of T. A. Barron’s most beloved standalone fantasy novels. Combining Arthurian mythology, environmental stewardship, and modern adventure, it tells an inspiring story set among California’s majestic redwood forests. Barron later connected the novel to his broader Avalon mythology, making it an important companion for readers exploring the complete Great Tree of Avalon universe.
Collector Notes
Originally published as a standalone fantasy, The Ancient One was later incorporated into T. A. Barron’s Avalon chronology alongside Heartlight. It is sought after by collectors assembling Barron’s complete Avalon-related works and remains one of his most acclaimed novels outside the Merlin series.
Awards
Parents’ Choice Gold Award
Colorado Center for the Book Award
