Mary answers “Does this book stand alone in the series? ...”

jacky asked this question about The High King (The Chronicles of Prydain, #5):

Does this book stand alone in the series? I'm interested in reading it because its a Newbery winner, but not inclined to read four other books first if this one stands alone well.

Mary Actually, my sister and I read this one first, as young teens, and liked it so much we went back and read all the others. It does stand alone as a sto…moreActually, my sister and I read this one first, as young teens, and liked it so much we went back and read all the others. It does stand alone as a story, but I think it gains depth and power if you read the others first and know more about the characters and their journeys.(less)

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