The High King

lloyd alexander

When the sword 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. After a winter expedition filled with danger, Taran's army arrives at Mount Dragon, Arawn's stronghold. There, in a thrilling confrontation with Arawn and the evil enchantress Achren, Taran is forced to make the most crucial decision of his life.

Genres fantasyyoung adultfictionchildrensmiddle gradeadventureclassicsscience fiction fantasyhigh fantasyjuvenile

253 pages, Paperback

First published October 27,1968

Series

The Chronicles of Prydain

Literary awards

newbery medal, national book award finalist,

This edition

Format: 253 pages, Paperback
Published: May 16, 2006 by Square Fish
ISBN: 9780805080520
ASIN: 080508052X
Language: English

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About the author

lloyd alexander

Lloyd Chudley Alexander was an influential American author of more than forty books, mostly fantasy novels for children and adolescents, as well as several adult books. His most famous contribution to the field of children's literature is the fantasy series The Chronicles of Prydain. The concluding book of the series, The High King, was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1969. Alexander's other books have also won the National Book Award and the American Book Award. He was also one of the creators of Cricket Magazine.