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The Black Cauldron (Prydain Chronicles)by Alexander, Lloyd
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Book DescriptionYearling. LIBRARY BINDING. 0440406498 K88___ALMOST NEW CONDITION___FAST SHIPPING___DELIVERY CONFIRMATION . Fine. Book summaryIn this second title in The Prydain Chronicles, Taran joins Prince Gwydion as he leads the quest to destroy the Black Cauldron, the source of the evil powers of the Lord of the Land of Death. Other titles in this quintet are "Book of Three", "Castle of Llyr", "Taran Wanderer", and "The High King", winner of the Newbery Medal.Media Reviews"The reader's involvement is intense as the excitement leads up to the climactic meeting of tragedy and triumph." First LineAutumn had come too swiftly. In the northernmost realms of Prydain many trees were already leafless, and among the branches clung the ragged shapes of empty nests. Publisher NotesIn the imaginary Land of Prydain, where "evil is never distant," it has become imperative that the Black Cauldron, chief implement of the diabolical Arawn, be destroyed. In this cauldron Arawn has created his terrible army of deathless warriors from the stolen bodies of the slain. For each of those chosen to journey to Arawn's domain, the quest has a special meaning, and to Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, the adventure becomes a glorious opportunity to wear his first sword and prove himself a man among men. In this second book in the award-winning fantasy series, "The Prydain Chronicles, " Prince Gwydion leads the quest to destroy the Black Cauldron--chief implement of the evil powers of the Lord of the Land of Death. "The reader's involvement is intense as the excitement leads up to the climactic meeting of tragedy and triumph."--"The Horn Book." Newbery Honor Book; ALA Notable Children's Book. SynopsesTaran, Assistant Pig-Keeper of Prydain, faces even more dangers as he seeks the magical Black Cauldron, the chief implement of the evil powers of Arawn, lord of the Land of Death. Other Recommended Books
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