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![]() “The book has the philosophical depth and overtones of great fantasy. “All of the color and adventure one expects in the land of fantasy.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books on Taran Wanderer “Character and dialogue is handled humorously and dextrously, which sets this classic-in-the-making apart from other folklore-based fantasies.” - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on The Castle of Llyr The series consists of five books: The Book of Three, The Black Cauldron, The Castle of Llyr, Taran Wanderer, and The High King. “A wise and wondrous tale.” - Booklist on The Black Cauldron The Chronicles of Prydain is ideal for young readers from about fourth through sixth grades, or for parents to read aloud to third or fourth graders. leavens with high good humor the high fantasy.” - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on The Book of Three leads Taran far from home and into great danger, for evil prowls the land of Prydain. ![]() 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. The Chronicles of Prydain: The Book of Three. The writing is sophisticated.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books on The Book of Three The Chronicles of Prydain, based on Welsh mythology, have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Once-in-a-lifetime reading that will assure Prydain a permanent place in geographies of fictional territories.” - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on The Black Cauldron “An exciting, highly imaginative, and sometimes profound fantasy of humor and heroism.” - The New York Times on The Castle of Llyr ![]()
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