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	The Chronicles of Prydain Summary
		The Chronicles of Prydain is a five-volume series of children's fantasy novels by Lloyd Alexander.
		The chronicles have been recognized by parents and teachers as valuable addition to the canon of classic children's literature from the 20th century.
		For many years since their publication The Chronicles of Prydain have held their own in sales and readership against other famous children's fantasy series such as The Chronicles of Narnia.
	www.bookrags.com /The_Chronicles_of_Prydain (370 words)

	The Chronicles of Prydain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The chronicles have been recognized by parents and teachers as valuable addition to the canon of classic children's literature from the 20th century.
		For many years since their publication The Chronicles of Prydain have held their own in sales and readership against other famous children's fantasy series such as The Chronicles of Narnia.
		Alexander has indicated that Disney still holds the film rights to all five of the Prydain books, but has no intention of creating any further adaptations, even though recent times have seen a marked rise in popularity for fantasy films, such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Prydain (395 words)

	Amazon.de: The Castle of Llyr (Chronicles of Prydain (Henry Holt and Company)): English Books: Lloyd Alexander (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This is one of the funniest of the Prydain Chronicles.
		Humor is definitely one of Alexander's strengths, though also one of the series' few weaknesses, in that Alexander's characters each have their characteristic gags that they repeat over and over (the Fflam's propensity for exaggeration and bravado, Gurgi's alliterative interjections, Eilonwy's wilfulness, and so on), which quickly comes to seem too heavy-handed and belabored.
		In this third book of the Prydain Chronicles, the main issues with Taran are jealousy and wanting what he seemingly can't have.
	www.amazon.de /Castle-Chronicles-Prydain-Henry-Company/dp/0805080503 (998 words)

	Prydain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prydain or Prydein is the Welsh name for the island of Britain.
		the Mabinogion), the term often refers to the northernmost part of the island, beyond the Forth and Clyde: where the island as a whole is meant, the phrase Ynys Prydain (Isle of Prydain) is commonly used.
		The name has been used by a number of authors for ancient Celtic or fantasy lands, including numerous works of Stephen Lawhead, and Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prydain (116 words)

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		Indeed, the overall theme of the Chronicles is Taran’s ascension to manhood and his acceptance of the inherent responsibilities of being an adult.
		Prydain is a well-oiled machine, where the reader never has to worry about suspending disbelief.
		In Prydain, magic is always something to be feared and mistrusted, as opposed to strength of character, which is always championed.
	www.weeklylowdown.com /pottertaran.shtml (5230 words)

	Search - The Prydain Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Caer Dathyl is the preeminent royal palace in Prydain, home to High King Math and rallying point for the House of Don and its allies.
		A cemetery on the grounds honors great kings and heroes of the past, and well-stocked storerooms hold examples of Prydain's finest craftsmanship, sent in by artisans all over the land.
		In a formal ceremony in the cavernous Great Hall, King Math himself pays tribute to the Companions for their services to Prydain, and Gwydion personally rewards each of them to express his gratitude for their courage.
	www.enkwiri.com /prydain/search.asp?by=place&id=3 (287 words)

	The Common Room: The Pipsqueak Posts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I finished re-reading the Chronicles of Prydain (or the Prydain Chronicles, I never can remember which it is) by Lloyd Alexander.
		I loved, loved, LOVED the Prydain Chronicles when I was young, and I'm looking forward to reading them to my little boy Joseph when he gets a little older.
		At around age 21 I found the complete Prydain Chronicles (plus prequel short stories) in one volume, complete with maps, in a used bookstore.
	heartkeepercommonroom.blogspot.com /2005/05/pipsqueak-posts.html (298 words)

	The Castle of Llyr: The Prydain Chronicles #3 specs at MSN Shopping
		The Castle of Llyr: The Prydain Chronicles #3
		Available On Audio For The First Time: Book three in The Prydain Chronicles series, The Castle Of LYR is available for the first time on audio.Perfect Timing: Award-winning author, Lloyd Alexander's chronicles have been in print for more than thirty years becoming the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children.
		More novels in all formats, now is the perfect time to make the popular and critically acclaimed series available on audio.Huge Books Sales: Millions of copies of The Prydain Chronicles have sold in the U.S. and the series has been translated into 13 languages.
	shopping.msn.com /specs/shp?itemId=2315582 (137 words)

	Children's Literature: Meet Authors & Illustrators (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		His body of work includes the Prydain Chronicles (The Book of Three, The Black Cauldron, Castle of Llyr, Taran Wanderer, and The High King) all based on Welsh mythology.
		Prydain is a land with heroes and legends drawn from Welsh mythology.
		In book 3 of the Chronicles, The Castle of Llyr, Princess Eilonwy is sent to stay with the king and queen of Dinas Rhydnant to learn how to be a lady.
	www.childrenslit.com /f_lloydalexander.html (1925 words)

	Amazon.ca: The High King : The Chronicles Of Prydain: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Prydain Chronicles is a key series in children's fantasy literature, walking the fine line between being accessible to young readers while being appealing and engaging enough for adults to enjoy.
		The fate of all of Prydain hangs in the balance as Arawn Death-Lord prepares to lay siege to all.
		The Prydain Chronicles, and "The High King" especially, is recommended reading for anyone who enjoys fantasy, especially classic children's fantasy.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0805061355 (1433 words)

	immediacy: Prydain Chronicles
		I never read the Prydain books by Lloyd Alexander as a child because the library didn't have them.
		The biggest difference between the two is that Alexander's style is much more readable, much less "literary." If I was to put reading levels on the two series, I would probably set Prydain at 5 and Coooper's books at 7.
		Prydain has a Tolkien-ish feel to it, while Cooper's world resembles Mary Stewart.
	www.engel-cox.org /text/prydain_chronicles.html (509 words)

	Amazon.com: The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain): Books: Lloyd Alexander (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Castle of Llyr (The Chronicles of Prydain) by Lloyd Alexander
		Taran Wanderer (The Chronicles of Prydain) by Lloyd Alexander
		When Prydain is threatened by the dark powers of Arawn, and the evil Horned King, someone must stop the powers of evil.
	www.amazon.com /Book-Three-Chronicles-Prydain/dp/0805061320 (2436 words)

	Borders - Store Inventory - Title Detail - The High King, Chronicles of Prydain Series #5
		From the Publisher: When the sword of Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom of Prydain, falls into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord, Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible cohorts.
		There, in a thrilling confrontation with Arawn and the evil enchantress Achren, Taran is forced to make the most crucial decision of his life.
		Description: Prydain is close to disaster, the Black Sword has been stolen by the Huntsmen of Annuvin and Prince Gwydion is near to death.
	www.bordersstores.com /search/title_detail.jsp?id=2768731 (301 words)

	The Patriot Post
		A little girl, who wants most of all to have a real home and to go to a regular school, hopes that the valley her family has come to, which so resembles the pattern on her treasured blue willow plate, will be their permanent home.
		At age 11, Caddie Woodlawn is the despair of her mother and the pride of her father: a clock-fixing tomboy running wild in the woods of Wisconsin.
		In the imaginary kingdom of Prydain, Princess Eilonwy must leave her friends to go to the Isle of Mona for training as a proper princess.
	patriotpost.us /books/booksyouth.asp (1787 words)

	Ex Libris Archives: Lloyd Alexander
		Alexander is best known for his juvenile fantasy series The Chronicles of Prydain; he may have written other books as well, but that's the series I'm aware of.
		The Chronicles of Prydain is the story of the coming of age of a young man named Taran in a land based roughly on Welsh and Celtic mythology.
		I first encountered Prydain when I was a teenager; I remember a girl of whom I was fond arguing that she liked Prydain much better than The Lord of the Rings, and that anyway they were pretty much the same story (after all, "Arawn" is pronounced almost the same as "Sauron").
	www.wjduquette.com /authors/lalexander.html (406 words)

	~ I Have Long Loved You :: The Taran & Eilonwy Fanlisting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I Have Long Loved You is the only fanlisting officially approved by The Fanlisting Network for the relationship, be it love or friendship, between two beloved characters from The Prydain Chronicles: Taran, Assistant-Pig Keeper of Caer Dallben and Eilonwy, Princess of Llyr.
		The Prydain Chronicles (or Chronicles of Prydain to some) is a beautifully-written, award-winning children's fantasy series written by Lloyd Alexander.
		Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Lloyd Alexander and I do not own The Prydain Chronicles, or Taran, or Eilonwy, or any of the other characters.
	taraneilonwy.aking-mahal.net /about.php (405 words)

	The Prydain Companion: A Reference Guide to Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles - zonExplorer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		If you love the Prydain Chronicles, as I do, this companion is a must have.
		The Prydain Chronicles have become a fantasy classic, a collection of five novels and one short story collection that are considered by many to be up there just below J.R.R. Tolkien's works (which the Chronicles resemble, in their depth and use of mythology).
		Henry Holt has rereleased the entire Chronicles series, and the "Companion" doesn't disappoint; it matches all the other hardcovers.
	www.celtic-one-design.com /php/0805072713.htm (369 words)

	The Austin Chronicle Screens: Video Reviews
		Alexander's mythical Prydain was a land of sorcery, battle, and folklore, featuring the growth of young Taran from an assistant pig-keeper into a High King over the course of five volumes.
		The Tolkein/D&D brand of sword & sorcery is a bit dark for the Disney set, yet it was a popular source of animation throughout the Seventies and early Eighties.
		Disney wanted a piece of the pie and gave Alexander the Disney treatment, Prydain lending itself to a Mouse makeover far better than Middle-Earth.
	www.austinchronicle.com /issues/dispatch/2002-05-10/screens_video.html (428 words)

	Readers Haven (Sci Fi & Fantasy) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Chronicles of Prydain is my favorite series, and Taran Wanderer is my favorite book of the five.
		This first tale in the Chronicles of Prydain introduces us to Taran, the assistant pig-keeper of Caer Dallben.
		This 3rd book of the Chronicles of Prydain is the shortest of the five.
	groups.msn.com /ReadersHavenSciFiFantasy/membersfavoritebooks.msnw (2162 words)

	Star Wars: Message Boards: Has anybody read Lloyd Alexander? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Date Posted: Jun 07, 2004 04:23 PM A seminal children's fantasy writer, Alexander is most famous for the Chronicles of Prydain, which is based on a mythic Wales.
		Though, my daughter enjoyed the movie, so I guess it wasn't a total waste...I read the Prydain Chronicles almost twenty years ago, and I must say, these novels are wonderful.
		Most of the stories take place pre-Chronicles, some feature characters from the Chronicles like Dalben, Doli, Fflewwdur Fflam, and Coll, others tell complete versions of stories that are hinted at in the Chronicles.
	forums.starwars.com /thread.jspa?threadID=176628 (686 words)

	Review: The Black Cauldron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The credits claim that the film is based on Lloyd Alexander's "The Chronicles of Prydain." In actuality, it was inspired by The Book of Three and The Black Cauldron, two of the five books comprising the children's saga.
		The film opens on a small farm in the mythical country of Prydain, where Taran the Assistant Pig Keeper (voice of Grant Bardsley) is caring for Hen Wen, a swine with clairvoyant capabilities.
		And, while the movie probably plays better to those who have not read Alexander's "Chronicles of Prydain," it's far from the failure it was once branded as.
	movie-reviews.colossus.net /movies/b/black_cauldron.html (941 words)

	The Chronicles of Prydain
		A love of Celtic mythology developed and from that love affair sprang the books which comprise The Chronicles of Prydain.
		It tells about the imaginary enchanted kingdom of Prydain which is filled with good and evil.
		It is a tale of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, whose one desire is to become a hero.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/folklore/58654 (460 words)

	Library
		Taran Wanderer, the fourth book of the Prydain chronicles, is, in my opinion, the best book in a wonderful series.
		Taran travels from one end of Prydain to the other, meeting kings and wizards, and also farmers and tradesmen.
		The myriad of people Taran meets in his travels provides a welcome break from the pattern of the other Prydain chronicles, where almost everyone seems to be either a king, a bard, or a magician (or some combination of the three).
	terrychay.com /books/page57.html (774 words)

	Reader List (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Chronicles of Prydain III: The Castle of Llyr
		For all that, this book doesn't have the spark that made The Chronicles of Prydain and Westmark great.
		As Alexander's books and writing go, this one is quite facile, and plays on familiar themes; the loss of parents, the orphaned child who finds substitute parents to fill such a void, and the role (of the outcast) such a child often is expected to play within society.
	www25.brinkster.com /wasoxygen/readers.asp?Reader=13&Year=2002 (1021 words)

	Fave_Books
		Before the story is over, he has met his hero and fought the evil leader who threatens the peace of Prydain: the Horned King.
		The Black Cauldron is the darkest of the Prydain Chronicles, and it tells the story of Taran and his companions as they head to Arawn Death-Lord's domain to recover the Black Cochran, which creates soldiers out of the dead.
		This book, The High King, by Lloyd Alexander, the 5th and last book of the "Prydain" series, is filled with action and suspense.
	dante.udallas.edu /lenard/Fave_Books/Prydain.htm (424 words)

	Harry Potter readalikes
		The books in the Chronicles include The Book of Three, The Black Cauldron, The Castle of Llyr, and Taran Wanderer.
		Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.
		The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years, and the magical events described in C. Lewis's immortal prose have left many a lasting memory.
	www.firstcitylibraries.org /Ifyoulike.htm (1141 words)

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