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Loading... Taran Wanderer (1967)by Lloyd Alexander
 shanaqui | Apr 9, 2013 |  The fourth book in the Chronicles of Prydain, Taran Wanderer is a departure from the previous books. Eilonwy doesn't appear in this book and there is no set adventure. Instead, we follow Taran as he tries to discover who his parents were. He has many adventures along the way, some good and some bad. Although different from the other books in the series, Taran Wanderer actually sets the stage for the fifth book. I really enjoyed this book. (  ) aharey | Apr 3, 2013 | Definitely my favorite of the Prydain Chronicles so far, Taran Wanderer follows Taran and Gurgi on their journey as Taran seeks to learn the truth of his birth in hopes of being worthy of the hand of Princess Eilonwy. Told in picaresque style rather than the high fantasy style of the previous novels, Taran learns many things from a variety of sources before his journey is through. This whole thing just seemed to ring more true to me than the previous high-flying adventures. Listening to Listening Library edition narrated by James Langton. Previously read for Children's Literature in Spring 2007. (  ) JenJ. | Mar 31, 2013 | This one was slower than the previous three as far as action and adventure go. As an adult, I still enjoyed the book quite a bit, but it's been my kids' least favorite so far. (  ) TnTexas | Mar 29, 2013 | While all of the Prydain novels are childhood favorites, I feel that this particular one teaches some valuable lessons. As Taran wanders, he learns about the common folk and what they do to earn a living, how they live and can be happy without wanting to be more than they are. Consequently, he learns to be a bit more humble at the end. Without this knowledge, he can never become the High King in the final novel. ( ) jennorthcoast | Sep 13, 2012 | no reviews | add a review Is contained in
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(retrieved from Amazon Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:13:22 -0400)
The fourth book of the Prydain cycle tells of the adventures that befell Taran when he went in search of his birthright and the truth about himself.
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It's a coming of age story, with a lot of helpful hints on morality, as with the other books. As before, it's a bit unsubtle, for me. Things from the previous books start to come together: that's one thing this series handles quite well. The mythology is interesting, though not precisely used in the most original of ways. (