The Gnome Tree — James Ross

The Gnome Tree is a fantasy novel for the teen and young adult reader. It is the untold story of the boy who would become Merlin the Magician. Luther, as he was known in his youth, flees his war-ravaged home, only to discover an unknown world of gnomes, fairies, and evil sorcery. Told that his unexpected arrival is, in fact, an answer to an ancient prophecy, Luther finds himself at the heart of a dangerous plan to help the creatures of this strange and wondrous land recapture their magical powers.