The Chronicles of Prydain
Taran sets out with some strangely assorted companions to save his beloved land.
5 books with resources
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5 books with resources
Book 1 The Book of Three
Grades 3–8
This the first of five in a series about Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his lively companions as they seek to save Prydain from evil.
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Book 2 The Black Cauldron
Grades 4–8
In Prydain, a young Assistant Pig-Keeper achieves honor in a quest to destroy the evil Black Cauldron.
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Book 3 The Castle of Llyr
Grades 4–8
When Eilonwy is put under a deep spell, Taran and his companions set out on a dangerous quest to rescue her. Yet how can a lowly Assistant Pig-Keeper hope to stand against the most evil enchantress in all of Prydain?
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Book 4 Taran Wanderer
Grades 5–8
Taran continues his quest to discover his lineage and solidify his identify. He embarks on a journey across Prydain, seeking answers from the Mirror of Llunet about his parentage, hoping to prove himself worthy of Princess Eilonwy. The book explores themes of self-discovery, the meaning of heroism, and…
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Book 5 The High King
Grades 5–9
Taran and his companions face their ultimate battle against Arawn, the Lord of Death, whose forces threaten to engulf Prydain with the powerful sword Dyrnwyn, now in his possession.
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