The High King
โ Scribed by Lloyd Alexander
- Publisher
- Usborne Publishing Ltd
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1 MB
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
In this thrilling climax of the classic fantasy The Chronicles of Prydain, Death Lord Arawn has stolen the black sword Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. At the request of Prince Gwydion, Taran rallies friends both old and new to raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible warriors. Together, they must battle through a frozen wasteland to Mount Dragon, where a deadly confrontation awaits and Taran's true destiny will at last be fulfilled.
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: \*\*The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions!\*\* 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 he
**The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions!** 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
EDITORIAL REVIEW: \*\*The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions!\*\* 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 he