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The High King / Lloyd Alexander.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Alexander, Lloyd. Chronicles of Prydain ; 2.Publication details: New York : H. Holt, 2006, c1968.Edition: 1st Henry Holt pbk. edDescription: ix, 253 p. : map ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 080508052X
  • 9780805080520
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Awards:
  • Newbery Medal, 1969
Summary: In this final part of the chronicle of Prydain the forces of good and evil in an ultimate confrontation, which determines the fate of Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper who wanted to be a hero.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Vol info Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy Alexande Lloyd 5 Available 33111007447259
Total holds: 0

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The High King by Lloyd Alexander

When the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces.

The companions' last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, adding to the danger they already face. Their journey, fraught with battle and bloodshed, ends at the very portal of Arawn's stronghold. There, Taran is faced with the most crucial decision of his life.

In this breathtaking Newbery Medal-winning conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain, the faithful friends face the ultimate war between good and evil.

In this final part of the chronicle of Prydain the forces of good and evil in an ultimate confrontation, which determines the fate of Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper who wanted to be a hero.

Newbery Medal, 1969

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