Fantasy

The High King

by Lloyd AlexanderBook 5 of 5 in The Prydain Chronicles
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Description

The Sword of Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom of Prydain, has fallen into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord. Now Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion lead an army against the powerful lord. After a winter expedition filled with danger, Taran's forces arrive at Mount Dragon, evil's stronghold. There Taran is forced to make the most crucial decisions of his life as he confronts the evil enchantress Achren and the diabolical Arawn.

What it’s like

ThemeHigh FantasyHeroic FantasyNoblebrightThe QuestPower & Corruption

Details

First published
1968
Pages
253
Reading time
About 5 hours
Format
Novel
Audience
Young readers
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks
Language
English
ISBN
9780805080520
Series
The Prydain Chronicles, Book 5

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