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The Book of Three

byAlexander, Lloyd Alexander

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The first book in The Chronicles of Prydain, a classic epic full of breathtaking action, humour, valour and excitement.Taran is desperate for adventure. Being a lowly Assistant Pig-Keeper just isn't exciting. That is, until the magical pig, Hen Wen, disappears and Taran embarks on a death-defying quest to save her from the evil Horned King.His perilous adventures bring Taran many new friends: an irritable dwarf, an impulsive bard, a strange hairy beast and the hot-headed Princess Eilonwy. Together, they must face the deathless Cauldron-Born warriors, dragons, witches and the terrifying Horned King himself. Taran learns much about his identity, but the mysterious Book of Three is yet to reveal his true identity.

Language

en

Published on

08/09/2018

Pages

240

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781474943444

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy fantasy adventures with strong character development and themes of heroism.

Topics Good and evilIdentityCourage
MoodHopeful, Whimsical
HumorOccasional Humor

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