02796cam a2200373 i 4500 623874650 TxAuBib 20111018120000.0 980915s1999||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 98040901 9780805061321 alkaline paper 0805061320 alkaline paper (OCoLC)39923026 DLC eng rda DLC TxAuBib rda Alexander, Lloyd. The book of three / Lloyd Alexander. Book of 3. Revised edition. New York : H. Holt, 1999. ix, 190 pages : map ; 22 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Chronicles of Prydain ; 1 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 for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Henry Holt is proud to present this classic series to a new generation of young readers. Jackets have been handsomely redesigned while retaining the original art of Caldecott Medal-winning artist Evaline Ness. Each retypeset volume now includes a pronunciation guide prepared by Lloyd Alexander. A companion book of short stories, The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain, is also available in hardcover for the first time in twenty years. In their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. This title has Common Core connections. 770L Lexile. Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.3 7 6658. 20111018. Fantasy fiction. Chronicles of Prydain ; 1. https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol056/98040901.html Publisher description https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/bios/hol056/98040901.html Contributor biographical information TXKPL