The Book of Three (Chronicles of Prydain, #1)

by Lloyd Alexander (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

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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Kirkus

Starred Review
The author draw his figures with the ... touches of irritability, doltishness and contrariness that leavens with high good humor the high fantasy.

Review quotes

"A very funny adventure tale set in an imaginary kingdom... The writing is sophisticated." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The author draw his figures with the ... touches of irritability, doltishness and contrariness that leavens with high good humor the high fantasy." —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Lloyd Alexander

Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved children's fantasy series, the Chronicles of Prydain, one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy and the inspiration for the animated Disney film, The Black Cauldron. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780805080483
Lexile Measure
770
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Square Fish
Publication date
May 16, 2006
Series
Chronicles of Prydain
BISAC categories
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV022000 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, & Fables | General
Library of Congress categories
Pigs
Swine
Magic
Fairy tales
Fantasy
Taran
Prydain (Imaginary place)

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