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The Book of Three

Chronicles of Prydain #1
by Lloyd Alexander
The Book of Three (Chronicles of Prydain #1) by Lloyd Alexander
★ 6.98 (65)
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Taran, The Assistant Pig-Keeper, longs to be a hero.

He begins his journey with a strange assortment of companions on a dangerous mission to save his beloved land, Prydain. Packed with action, humor, romance, and gallantry, Taran's adventures chronicle his beloved Prydain and his battle with the forces of evil.

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FantasyYoung AdultEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: 1964
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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)
★ 6.98 (65)
The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain #2)
★ 7.16 (60)
The Castle of Llyr (Chronicles of Prydain #3)
★ 7.12 (58)
Taran Wanderer (Chronicles of Prydain #4)
★ 6.96 (56)
The High King (Chronicles of Prydain #5)
★ 7.24 (53)
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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10/16/2007
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Seregil of Rhiminee
3707 books, 260 reviews, 15 posts
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 6 / 10

The Book of Three is the first book of The Chronicles of Prydain. I love this charming little book. This book was written for children and young adults, but it's suitable for adults too. I think that everybody should read this timeless classic, because it's a good book.

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