Sherry (royaltech) -
Helpful Score: 2
"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
Helpful Score: 2
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.
Donna E. (impossible) 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.
Bonnie F. (harmony85) reviewed The High King (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 5) on + 982 more book reviews
A Newbery Medal book. Great fantasy story for kids.
Ages 10 on up or so.
Ages 10 on up or so.
Dawn R. (godblessourhome) reviewed The High King (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 5) on + 518 more book reviews
newberry medal, number 5 in series. fast action plot, medieval.
Donna E. (impossible) reviewed The High King (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 5) on + 3352 more book reviews
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.
Newbery Award Medal winner in this great kids series
This is a wonderful children's book recommended by many booklists for children in grades 3-6.
Cherryl M. (drummergirl) reviewed The High King (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 5) on + 175 more book reviews
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 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.
