The Lost Years, Book One: The Lost Years of Merlin by T. A. Barron

Though the character Merlin is world famous as an ancient wizard, this story of his lost youth is original to the author.

Stichley's Rating:
Now this series of books has eleven in it, but when I first received my autographed ones that were in hardback there was only five.  This first book in the series is the beginning of Merlin discovering who he is and his past that he doesn't remember.  It is a great book for kids, teens, and adults.  

Instances of Swearing:

• Hell: 3
• Ass: 1
• God: 18
• Bastard: 2