Book summary

In this fifth and last novel in the Chronicles of Prydain, the powerful sword of Dyrnwyn falls into the hands of Arawn the Death-Lord, giving him power over all of Prydain. Taran, the assistant pig-keeper, and Prince Gwydion form an army to try to get the sword back. Winner of the 1969 Newbery Medal.

Media reviews

"Greater, more disastrous, and demanding more courage are the battles into which Taran leads his followers against Arawn Death-Lord...The book has the philosophical depth and overtones of great fantasy."