The Book of Three
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Lloyd Alexander
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 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. This title has Common Core connections.
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Author
Lloyd Alexander
Pages
224
Publisher
Macmillan
Published Date
2006-05-16
ISBN
0805080481 9780805080483
Ratings
Google: 3.5
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"Such an interesting book, for any Disney fans out there this is a good book. This is the series that The Black Cauldron is based on. This is the first book in this series and it’s almost like the movie. There is a few different characters but everyone else is the same. It gives you so much more background about the characters. I’m excited to start the second book. There is zero cursing and no spice whatsoever. This would be a good book for a young person! "
nic m
"If you like a traveling adventure with a cast of characters who become a pseudo family then look no further. "
Paula C
"Great series!!!"
Carina Minardi
"It’s such a fantastic story! It inspired Disneys The Black Cauldron. Very underrated movie "
Jess Harris
"I loved this books it what made me fall in love with fantasy books"
Michael Crane
"This book was amazing! I LOVED the characters, and had trouble putting it down. It reminded me of LoTR, but in a more comedic way. It was a book full of action, adventure, and lots of laughs. If you liked Narnia or LoTR, I highly recommend this."
Lillian Sanford
"Very good "
Ryan Ward
