Helpful Score: 2
If you like witches and evil doers and heroes this book if for you ages10 and up
Great kids series and Newbery Honor and ALA Notable Children's Book
Not a great book...but if you like the movie you might like the book.
Lora R. (lorabanora) reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 157 more book reviews
This was the one and only fantasy book I ever had as an assigned reading in school. What is it about mainstream dramatic fiction that sustains its lifeblood? I am clueless. But I loved this book, loved the series, and loved having a teacher to discuss it with. This is well written and if Harry Potter strikes you as too intense for children, then this would be the alternative I would suggest.
R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 1452 more book reviews
Great little story with lots of action and adventure. Good read for older youngsters.
Good book. I am glad I added it to my personal library.
SHEILA B. (SheilaB) reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 188 more book reviews
This ISBN was also used for a Paperback edition.
Trevor N. (trevor) reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 38 more book reviews
I read this series as a boy and it made a huge impact on me. Since then, many juvenile fantasy series have come along, but this one still has to rate at the top.
Bonnie F. (harmony85) reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 982 more book reviews
A Newbery Award Honor Book.
More fantasy from a popular author.
Ages 10-14 or so.
More fantasy from a popular author.
Ages 10-14 or so.
Chris C. (chrisnsally) - , reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 113 more book reviews
Taran, Assistant Pig Keeper to the Sage Dallben, once again joins Lord Gwydion to defend Prydian agains the evil Arawn. Their band of warriors attempts to steal the Black Cauldron, the source of Arawn's undead minions, only to discover that it has been removed from Arawn's stronghold. This is a fun and light hearted tale to be enjoyed by young readers and adults too.
Carol S. (eatsleepread) reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 29 more book reviews
great series
Sherry (royaltech) - , reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 126 more book reviews
"Taran, the gallant Assistant Pig-keeper, and his companions once again fare forth to destroy the evil that threatens their beloved country, Prydain.... A wise and wondrous tale written in epic fashion." --Booklist