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by Kara Dalkey (Author) "Is this going to hurt?" Corwin asked with more than a little trepidation ..." (more)
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Grade 6-9-In this final installment in the trilogy, Corwin (who will become Merlin) follows Nia (the Lady of the Lake) to Atlantis in order to defeat Ma'el, an evil warlock. To succeed, they must find the fabled sword Eikis Calli Werr (Excaliber). Transformation is a quick, easy read. While the tie-in to Arthurian legend isn't made until the epilogue, anyone familiar with this genre of fantasy will see it coming through the broad foreshadowing used throughout the narrative. Characters are shallow but likable and while the suspense and action are a little predictable, the story remains enjoyable. Buy it to hook readers into Arthurian fantasy and then lead them on to meatier fare by T. A. Barron, Jane Yolen, T. H. White, and Stephen R. Lawhead.
Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ
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Gr. 7-10. In the third and final volume in the Transformation series, teen mermyd Nia, must return from Wales to Atlantis to find a magical sword that is potentially the last hope to save her beloved city from evil tyrant Ma'el. Accompanied by her "dry-lander" friend Corwin, Nia makes the dangerous underwater journey, only to discover that the sword is missing, her people are enslaved, and Ma'el is planning to take over Corwin's Wales. Finding the sword and stopping Ma'el are more perilous than Nia imagined, especially with her future and the fate of Atlantis at stake. Sf and fantasy fans will connect with the likable teen protagonists; descriptive, fast-reading prose; and an exotic, richly detailed, fantastical world that combines elements of Atlantis, alien-earth population theory, and King Arthur legends. Plot devices and obstacles feature Indiana Jones-like thrills, rounded out with hints of romance and a classic good vs. evil struggle. Engrossing, suspenseful, and fun. Shelle Rosenfeld
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good, Nov 27 2003
This review is from: Transformation (Paperback)
This is not as great as the first two, but it's still pretty good. If you had any idea at all of Arturian legends, then you would have seen that Corwin was Merlin, and Nia was the Lady of the Lake, but it all tied in nicely in the end. (After you finish this book, I recommend reading The Return of the King by T.H. White if you're still interested in the Arthur legends.)

This book starts where the first book left off, when Nia and Corwin and the little Farworlder were about to go to Atlantis to defeat Ma'el. It's kind of predictable, but it's actually a very fun little book to read. Think about the world play in the sword's name... just to give you a hint.

I would recommend this book to any teenager, but probably girls would like it more than boys would.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the series, Sep 26 2003
By "ursulaf1989" (Van Nuys, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Transformation (Paperback)
THis book was exciting and very sad at the end. I like how it was tied into the myth of Arthur, poorly writen, but I liked the tie-in. Not your "cheerup" book, but very good none-the-less.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Transformation, Sep 13 2003
By Jessica (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Transformation (Paperback)
This is the third book in the Wter Trilogy series. In this book, Nia and corwin set out to once and for all defeat Ma'el and save Atlantis. I liked most to the book, it was very exciting. The one thing I absolutely hated was the ending, It stunk. But other than that, it was really good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Yet Sad End to the Atlantis Story
This series was sooooooooo good! I could not put it down! I have had this 'thing' with mermaids and Atlantis and this series made me like them even more! Read more
Published on Aug 16 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! THIS BOOK SHOULD GET 1000000000000000000000000 STARS!
This book is seriously A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
I loved this book! Kara Dalkey is my favorite author!

In this book, Nia has to defeat Ma'el with Corwin and Gobaith! Read more

Published on May 8 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Rather Sad
This book wasn't as good as the first two. It starts out with Corwin and Nia are about to set out for Atlantis, to defeat the evil Averter Ma'el. Read more
Published on April 30 2003 by RavenRing

3.0 out of 5 stars Why did it have to end like that?
Why did Kara decide to end the book(s) the way she did? i didnt' really like the ending though i thought the beginning of the book was pretty good. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2003 by Kelsey

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER![.]
I just finished reading this book.... it was so so sad! i wish nia and corwin could have gone back to atlantis.... Read more
Published on Jan 25 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars A mediocre ending...
The third and final book of the Water trilogy begins with Nia and Corwin about to swim to Atlantis, in a last ditch attempt to stop the evil Myrmyd, Ma'el, from taking control... Read more
Published on Oct 12 2002 by kandladin

5.0 out of 5 stars water
I could not put this book down i loved it so much. I could not believe the ending, but i wont ruin it for the people who want to read it. Read more
Published on Jul 16 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The Trilogy Ends with Action, Betrayal, and Friendship
Nia, Corwin, and their Farworlder have finally completed their naming. But there is still trouble ahead. Read more
Published on Jul 5 2002 by Katie

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a great book series!
you can probley tell what this book is about by looking at other descriptions. But if you like atlantis,action,alittle romance then this book is for you. Read more
Published on Jul 4 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Transformation Review
Transformation is a good book. It takes many unexpected turns in the book. In the beginning, Gobaith and Nia help Corwin get gills so they can go to Atlantis. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2002

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