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The Chronicles of Prydain

The High King
Taran Wanderer
The Castle of Llyr
The Black Cauldron
The Book of Three

Recommended Reading Order

  1. The Book of Three

    • 228 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    Taran, assistant pig-keeper to a famous oracular sow, sets out on a hazardous mission to save Prydain from the forces of evil

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  2. Taran, the assistant pig-keeper, is sent to accompany Eilonwy of the Red Gold Hair on a visit to the Isle of Mona. But then Eilonwy is kidnapped and taken to Caer Colur, the stronghold of the evil Achren. Taran and his companions must rescue her.

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    4.1
  3. The Castle of Llyr

    • 224 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    SUMMARY: Taran and Prince Rhun go to the aid of Princess Eilonwy who is sought after by Achren, the most evil enchantress in the land, because she possesses magical powers.

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  4. Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy Garth Nix The fourth novel in this classic high-fantasy series, which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings.

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  5. The High King

    • 223 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    As Prince Gwydion lay close to death, terror filled Taran for he saw that Dyrnwyn, the black sword and enchanted weapon of ancient power, no longer hung at the Prince's side. Stolen by the evil Huntsmen, it must now be in the power of Arawn himself, lord of Annuvin, land of the Dead. So, in his greatest and most important quest, Taran prepares to confront Arawn's terrible cohorts, in the final struggle to save Prydain from permanent darkness.

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