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Loading... The High King (1969)by Lloyd Alexander
None.  shanaqui | Apr 9, 2013 |  Overall a satisfying ending to a good adventure series, even if it is highly reminiscent of Tolkein's ending for The Lord of the Rings series. Taran and Eilonwy have grown into their roles, and you sense that Prydain's going to be just fine - a good place to leave everything. (  ) TnTexas | Apr 4, 2013 | Meh. It's not a good sign when I'm thinking that I can run a war better than you can. I did like getting the alternate viewpoints for the first time instead of just living in Taran's head, but I need a little more leavening in my fantasy. This was entirely too earnest for me. Listening to Listening Library audio narrated by James Langton. Previously read for Children's Lit course Spring 2007. (  ) JenJ. | Mar 31, 2013 | Prince Gwydion arrives at Caer Dallben with the news that Arawn's servants have managed to steal the magical black sword, Dyrnwyn, and Taran and his friends set out to retrieve it and to make a stand at the last battle for Prydain. The final installment is mainly a culmination of all the other books and all the great and funny characters come back for at least cameos. The stakes are as high as can be and the finale is heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time. This series works very well for me now, but I would have given a lot to have read them as a kid. ( ) -Eva- | Jul 16, 2012 | Finally, books I remember enjoying as a kid that still stand up to re-reading as an adult! ( ) AshRyan | Nov 27, 2011 | no reviews | add a review Is contained in
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 080508052X, Paperback)The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions! Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli--all of whom have become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain. Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander's beautifully written tales not only captured children's imaginations but also garnered the highest critical praise. The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, The High King, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Henry Holt is proud to present this classic series in a new, redesigned paperback format. The jackets feature stunning art by acclaimed fantasy artist David Wyatt, giving the books a fresh look for today's generation of young fantasy lovers. The companion book of short stories, The Foundling is also available in paperback at this time. In their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. (retrieved from Amazon Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:01:19 -0500) In this final part of the chronicle of Prydain the forces of good and evil meet in an ultimate confrontation, which determines the fate of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper who wanted to be a hero. |
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Satisfying end to the series. (