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The High King

Chronicles of Prydain #5 / 5
by Lloyd Alexander
The High King (Chronicles of Prydain #5) by Lloyd Alexander
★ 7.62 / 16
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When the sword of dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon inthe kingdom of Prydain, falls into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord, Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible cohorts. After a winter expedition filled with danger, Taran's army arrives at Mount Dragon, Arawn's stronghold. There, in a thrilling confrontation with Arawn and the evil enchantress Achren, Taran is forced to make the most crucial decision of his life.

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FantasyYoung AdultEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: 1968

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Lloyd Alexander

Lloyd Chudley Alexander (1924–2007) was a widely-influential American author of more than forty books, mostly fantasy novels for children and adolescents, as well as several adult books. His most famous contribution to the field of children's literature is the fantasy series The Chronicles of Prydain. The concluding book of the series, The High King, was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1969.

 

Chronicles of Prydain

Chronicles of Prydain consists of five primary books, and includes three additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Book of Three (Chronicles of Prydain #1)
★ 7.26 / 20
The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain #2)
★ 7.30 / 17
The Castle of Llyr (Chronicles of Prydain #3)
★ 7.58 / 17
Taran Wanderer (Chronicles of Prydain #4)
★ 7.12 / 16
The High King (Chronicles of Prydain #5)
★ 7.62 / 16
Coll and His White Pig (Chronicles of Prydain)
Unrated
The Truthful Harp (Chronicles of Prydain)
Unrated
The Foundling and Other Tales from Prydain (Chronicles of Prydain)
★ 6.66 / 3


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