

Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on The Book of Three A wise and wondrous tale. leavens with high good humor the high fantasy. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books on The Book of Three The author. Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) on The Black Cauldron A very funny adventure tale. The New York Times on The Castle of Llyr Once-in-a-lifetime reading that will assure Prydain a permanent place in geographies of fictional territories. The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set contains Books 1-5 #1 The Book of Three #2 The Black Cauldron #3 The Castle of Llyr #4 Taran Wanderer #5 The High King Review Quotes An exciting, highly imaginative, and sometimes profound fantasy of humor and heroism. Among their many accolades, the award-winning Chronicles of Prydain count a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, and more than two million copies in print.
First published more than thirty years ago and translated into twenty different languages, Lloyd Alexanders beloved series has be the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. Book Synopsis Millions of young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his lively companions as they journey through the magical land of Prydain-and this gift box set features all five adventures.

Now for the first time all five books are packaged in a beautiful box set that includes a stunning new map of Prydain by fantasy artist David Wyatt. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.About the Book First published more than 30 years ago, Alexanders beloved series has won such accolades as the Newbery Medal and a Newbery Honor. Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved children's fantasy series, the Chronicles of Prydain, one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy and the inspiration for the animated Disney film, The Black Cauldron. The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set contains Books 1-5 Millions of young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his lively companions as they journey through the magical land of Prydain-and this gift box set features all five adventures.įirst published more than thirty years ago and translated into twenty different languages, Lloyd Alexander's beloved series has become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children.Īmong their many accolades, the award-winning Chronicles of Prydain count a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, and more than two million copies in print.
