The Truthful Harp

Chronicles of Prydain

by Lloyd Alexander

A picture book. Illustrated by Evaline Ness.

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Fantasy Young Adult

Release date: 1967

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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.

★ 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)

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The Truthful Harp (Chronicles of Prydain)

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The Foundling and Other Tales from Prydain (Chronicles of Prydain)

★ 6.66 (3)