The Castle of Llyr: The Chronicles of Prydain, Book 3
May 2006 · The Chronicles of Prydain Book 3 · Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
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A Thrilling Quest to Save a Princess with Magical Powers
In The Castle of Llyr, the third book in Lloyd Alexander's beloved The Chronicles of Prydain series, Princess Eilonwy must leave her friend Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and her cherished home, Caer Dallben, to train as a proper lady on the Isle of Mona. But becoming a dignified young maiden is the least of her worries, as the evil enchantress Queen Achren seeks to harness Eilonwy's magical powers for her own nefarious purposes.
When Eilonwy falls under a powerful spell, Taran and his companions embark on a perilous journey to rescue her. As a mere Assistant Pig-Keeper, Taran must find the courage and strength to stand against the most wicked enchantress in all of Prydain. This thrilling fantasy adventure will captivate young readers with its enchanting characters, heart-pounding action, and timeless themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of goodness over evil.
In The Castle of Llyr, the third book in Lloyd Alexander's beloved The Chronicles of Prydain series, Princess Eilonwy must leave her friend Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and her cherished home, Caer Dallben, to train as a proper lady on the Isle of Mona. But becoming a dignified young maiden is the least of her worries, as the evil enchantress Queen Achren seeks to harness Eilonwy's magical powers for her own nefarious purposes.
When Eilonwy falls under a powerful spell, Taran and his companions embark on a perilous journey to rescue her. As a mere Assistant Pig-Keeper, Taran must find the courage and strength to stand against the most wicked enchantress in all of Prydain. This thrilling fantasy adventure will captivate young readers with its enchanting characters, heart-pounding action, and timeless themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of goodness over evil.
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Brings back memories
About the author
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. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.
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