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The High King (Chronicles of Prydain Bk 5)
The High King - Chronicles of Prydain Bk 5
Author: Lloyd Alexander
In this fifth and last novel in the Chronicles of Prydain, the powerful sword of Dyrnwyn falls into the hands of Arawn the Death-Lord, giving him power over all of Prydain. Taran, the assistant pig-keeper, and Prince Gwydion form an army to try to get the sword back. Winner of the 1969 Newbery Medal.
ISBN-13: 9780440801917
ISBN-10: 0440801915
Publication Date: 5/1990
Pages: 286
Reading Level: All Ages
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4.8 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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royaltech avatar reviewed The High King (Chronicles of Prydain Bk 5) on + 126 more book reviews
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"Greater, more disastrous, and demanding more courage are the battles into which Taran leads his followers against Arawn Death-Lord.... The book has the philosophical depth and overtones of great fantasy." --The Horn Book
reviewed The High King (Chronicles of Prydain Bk 5) on + 25 more book reviews
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A satisfying finale to a great series. Taran truly grows in strength and character throughout the Chronicles of Prydain. I highly recommend starting at the beginning, but this one is the best in the series.
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reviewed The High King (Chronicles of Prydain Bk 5) on + 3352 more book reviews
Another in the Newbery Award winning series about Taran - The Chronicles of Prydain. Thoroughly enjoyable reading for any age.
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An interesting series basedon Welsh folklore. For those who know the series - Taran the Assistant Pig Keeper is really into adventure this time. For those who don't know the series - This is #5 and well worth reading.
reviewed The High King (Chronicles of Prydain Bk 5) on + 35 more book reviews
Newbery Award Medal winner in this great kids series
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A Newbery Medal book. Great fantasy story for kids.

Ages 10 on up or so.


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