![]() “The book has the philosophical depth and overtones of great fantasy. “All of the color and adventure one expects in the land of fantasy.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books on Taran Wanderer 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. “Character and dialogue is handled humorously and dextrously, which sets this classic-in-the-making apart from other folklore-based fantasies.” - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on The Castle of Llyr The Chronicles of Prydain, based on Welsh mythology, have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. “A wise and wondrous tale.” - Booklist on The Black Cauldron leavens with high good humor the high fantasy.” - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on The Book of Three On Archive of Our Own (AO3), users can make profiles, create works and other Content, post comments, give Kudos, create Collections and Bookmarks, participate. The writing is sophisticated.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books on The Book of Three ![]() ![]() ![]() Six short stories dealing with events that preceded the birth of Taran, a key figure in the author's five works on the Kingdom of Prydain. ![]() “Once-in-a-lifetime reading that will assure Prydain a permanent place in geographies of fictional territories.” - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on The Black Cauldron The book of three - The black cauldron - The castle of Llyr - Taran wanderer - The high king - The foundling and other tales of Prydain. “An exciting, highly imaginative, and sometimes profound fantasy of humor and heroism.” - The New York Times on The Castle of Llyr ![]()
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