false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255887484m/24781.jpg 24781 28 The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions! Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the lovable yet hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli-all of whom have become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain. Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander's beautifully written tales not only captured children's imaginations but also garnered the highest critical praise. The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, The High King, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."Henry Holt is proud to present this classic series in a new, redesigned paperback format. The jackets feature stunning art by acclaimed fantasy artist David Wyatt, giving the books a fresh look for today's generation of young fantasy lovers. The companion book of short stories, The Foundling is also available in paperback at this time. In their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. 1561725 book 1968 The High King (Chronicles of Prydain, Book 5) total:4031|5:1784|4:1514|3:664|2:52|1:17| 4031 17089 4839 183 5 3 false false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Aug 29 21:28:29 -0700 2007 Sun Oct 14 01:39:19 -0700 2007 The High King is both of these. There were times I wanted to throw the book down and times I couldn't even bear to close it at night. The book, while a fairy tale, is life....more...]]> 4 1 false false Wed Sep 19 07:34:47 -0700 2007 Wed Sep 19 07:58:15 -0700 2007 "Greater, more disastrous, and demanding more courage are the battles into which Taran leads his followers against Arawn Death-Lord.... The book has the philosophical depth and overtones of great fantasy." --The Horn Book

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I'm afraid I haven't the time for a full review, but man does the series go out with a bang. I didn't know a Newbury Wi...more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Jul 24 11:54:38 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 24 11:54:50 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Aug 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 22 16:28:19 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 22 16:33:05 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Feb 16 00:02:13 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 16 00:09:31 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false true Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1984 Fri Dec 05 15:47:34 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 05 15:50:39 -0800 2008 3 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Oct 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 05 19:44:43 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 31 20:33:12 -0700 2009 The Chronicles of Prydain and it is my least favorite, I think because it's the most epic. Don't get me wrong - this book is wonderful and this entire series is an amazing and wonderful read, no matter what age you are. For me, however, the power of these books lies in the ...more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Oct 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 09 05:49:29 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 13 06:51:57 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Fri May 02 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 29 18:46:06 -0700 2008 Fri May 02 17:55:23 -0700 2008 Taran Wanderer becomes Taran Warrior in this last of the Chronicles of Prydain. Taran and his companions go to try to reclaim the sword Dyrnwyn from the hands of Arawn Death-Lord before all of Prydain is destroyed. Taran and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn and recover the sword...more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Fri Jan 04 14:31:12 -0800 2008 Wed May 07 10:02:00 -0700 2008 Taran Wanderer, and The High King. These books were first recommended to me by my friend Wolf (yes, this is his real name & not some weird ...more...]]> 4 0 false true Wed Jan 21 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 14:02:36 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 21 12:26:55 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 13 07:24:18 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 13 07:26:34 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1993 Wed Jan 28 18:04:23 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 18:06:48 -0800 2009 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=24781