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Lloyd Alexander

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Lloyd Alexander 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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The Book Of ThreeLloyd AlexanderFirst in The Prydain Chronicles
WestmarkLloyd AlexanderFirst in Westmark
The Marvelous Misadventures of SebastianLloyd Alexanderon 13 shelves

Known for

Heroic FantasyHigh FantasyFairytale FantasyNoblebrightMysticalWhimsical

Awards

0 won · 1 shortlisted
FinalistMythopoeicThe Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian1971

Details

Born
30 Jan 1924
Died
17 May 2007
Country
United States
First book
The Book Of Three, 1964

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