The Chronicles of Prydain series
11 works, 5 primary works
The Chronicles of Prydain, based on Welsh mythology, have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. 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 hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmu...more
The Chronicles of Prydain, based on Welsh mythology, have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. 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 hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli—all of whom become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain.
The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and The High King won the Newbery Medal for “the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.”
--from the Macmillan publisher's website
In addition to the five books of the series, there are a book of short stories and several related picture books.
This series is also known as:
* The Prydain Chronicles
* Prydainin kronikka
* Kronieken van Prydain
* Crónicas de Prydain
* Biên niên sử xứ Prydain
* Prydain Günlükleri
* Le cronache di Prydain
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The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain, #1)
by
Lloyd Alexander
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 29,494 ratings
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published
1964
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51 editions
book 1
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The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain, #2)
by
Lloyd Alexander
4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 27,699 ratings
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published
1965
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46 editions
book 2
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The Castle of Llyr (The Chronicles of Prydain, #3)
by
Lloyd Alexander
4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 14,127 ratings
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published
1966
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43 editions
book 3
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Taran Wanderer (The Chronicles of Prydain, #4)
by
Lloyd Alexander
4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 15,000 ratings
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published
1967
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38 editions
book 4
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The High King (The Chronicles of Prydain, #5)
by
Lloyd Alexander
4.24 of 5 stars 4.24 avg rating — 22,759 ratings
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published
1968
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38 editions
book 5
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The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain
by
Lloyd Alexander
3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 2,160 ratings
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published
1973
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14 editions
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Coll and His White Pig
by
Lloyd Alexander
3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 112 ratings
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published
1965
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2 editions
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Truthful Harp
by
Lloyd Alexander
3.72 of 5 stars 3.72 avg rating — 87 ratings
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published
1967
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2 editions
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The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set (The Chronicles of Prydain #1-5)
by
Lloyd Alexander
4.36 of 5 stars 4.36 avg rating — 2,301 ratings
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published
1966
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10 editions
book 1-5
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The First Chronicles Of Prydain
by
Lloyd Alexander
4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 234 ratings
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published
1986
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6 editions
book 1-3
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Kroniky Prydainu II
by
Lloyd Alexander
4.22 of 5 stars 4.22 avg rating — 27 ratings
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published
2005
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4 editions
book 4-5
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