The High King (The Chronicles of Prydain)

by Lloyd Alexander

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The Chronicles of Prydain (5)

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Newbery Medal (1969)

National Book Award finalist (Children's Literature, 1969)

National Book Award finalist (Children's Books, Fiction (Paperback), 1981)

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Under a chill, gray sky, two riders jogged across the turf.

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0440435749, Paperback)

When the sword of dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon inthe kingdom of Prydain, falls into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord, Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible cohorts. After a winter expedition filled with danger, Taran's army arrives at Mount Dragon, Arawn's stronghold. There, in a thrilling confrontation with Arawn and the evil enchantress Achren, Taran is forced to make the most crucial decision of his life.

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