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Book of Three
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Partially inspired by Welsh mythology, THE BOOK OF THREE is the first entry in Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain quintet. It tells the story of Taran, the assistant pig-keeper to the most powerful enchanter in the Kingdom of Prydain. Despite his humble life, Taran dreams of adventure and glory--a dream that comes true when he is sent on a ...
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Black Cauldron
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In this second title in The Prydain Chronicles, Taran joins Prince Gwydion as he leads the quest to destroy the Black Cauldron, the source of the evil powers of the Lord of the Land of Death. Other titles in this quintet are "Book of Three", "Castle of Llyr", "Taran Wanderer", and "The High King", winner of the Newbery Medal.
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High King
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In this fifth and last novel in the Chronicles of Prydain, the powerful sword of Dyrnwyn falls into the hands of Arawn the Death-Lord, giving him power over all of Prydain. Taran, the assistant pig-keeper, and Prince Gwydion form an army to try to get the sword back. Winner of the 1969 Newbery Medal.
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Taran Wanderer
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Taran, the assistant pig-keeper, goes on a quest to discover who his parents really were. Longing to be a hero, and hoping to win the princess Eilonwy, he desperately hopes the search will prove him noble. Accompanied by three enchantresses of the Marshes of Morva, he goes to consult the Mirror of Llunet to find the answers he seeks.
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Castle of Llyr
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Princess Eilonwy must leave her friends to go to the Isle of Mona to be trained to be a proper princess. There she falls in the hands of the evil Queen Achren, who seeks the two objects of power that would enable her to rule all of Prydain. Taran, the assistant pig-keeper, Fflewddur, the bard, and clumsy Prince Rhun all go to try and rescue the ...
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The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain
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Lloyd Alexander
In this collection of stories about the fantasy world Prydain, readers will discover more about the characters and objects introduced in the five novels that make up the Chronicles of Prydain. Meet Dallben the enchanter as a foundling boy, Angharad, the mother-to-be of Eilwony, and Menwy, the harper. Readers can also learn the dark history of the ...
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Beggar Queen
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In the land of Westmark, Mickle, once a penniless street dweller, is now Queen Augusta, ruling the land with wise benevolence. Though a good queen, there are those in Westmark who would have her dethroned, and themselves ruling in her place. With cruel plots afoot, Theo, the famed Colonel Kestrel, feels he must return again and help save Westmark ...
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The Rope Trick
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Lloyd Alexander
A traveling magician named Lidi and her assistant, Jericho, help a young girl named Daniella escape from the clutches of an abusive innkeeper. Everything changes for Lidi and Jericho when they discover that Daniella, who has joined their traveling troupe, can foretell the future.
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Arkadians
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Lloyd Alexander
A variety of Greek myths and legends were blended together with original material to tell the story of Lucian, a young bean counter who become a hero. He discovers that the king's soothsayers are embezzlers, and suddenly, this knowledge puts his life in danger. Lucian sets out to find the wise goddess who will be able to help him out of his ...
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Iron Ring
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Lloyd Alexander
In this novel set in India, a young king named Tamar loses a dice game and, as a result, loses his kingdom, his riches, and the right to call his life his own. Determined to regain his honor, Tamar sets out to pay his debts, and on his journey he is joined by a fast-talking monkey, a beautiful "gopi," and a bedraggled eagle--all of whom are ...
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Gawgon and the Boy
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L Alexander
The author of such novels as THE HIGH KING and THE BLACK CAULDRON shares a semi-autobiographical story about growing up in Philadelphia during the 1920s. Too sick with pneumonia to attend school, 11-year-old David is tutored by his eccentric "Aunt" Annie--a woman whose creative teaching methods encourage the boy to express his own creativity ...
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Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian
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Lloyd Alexander
The amazing adventures of Sebastian a fiddler who looses his job and must leave his comfortable life in the Principality of Hamelin-Loring. While traveling Sebastian has misadventure after misadventure. Will the unlucky fiddler ever find a new home?
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How the Cat Swallowed Thunder
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Lloyd Alexander, Judith Byron Schachner (Illustrator)
Mother Holly is a magical person who lives in a house full of magical and mysterious items. When her curious cat swallows a kernel of pop corn he starts to make all sorts of loud noises--could he have swallowed the magical popcorn Mother Holly uses to make thunder?
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Fortune Tellers
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Lloyd Alexander, Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)
A carpenter consults a fortune-teller who tells him that he will be rich if he earns a lot of money, he will be famous if he becomes well known, he will marry his true love if he finds her and she agrees to marry him, he will be happy if he can avoid being miserable, and he will live a long life if he doesn't have an early death. In this original ...
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The Cross: God's Way of Salvation
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Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Christopher Catherwood (Editor), Eric J Alexander (Foreword by)
Time-tested sermons about the redemptive act of Christ's crucifixion. Lloyd-Jones' classic expository style will encourage clergy, exhort believers and challenge new Christians.
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Gypsy Rizka
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Lloyd Alexander
A series of interconnected short stories about Rizka, a clever gypsy girl whose strong opinions and magical skills alienate some of the people in her town. Fearing Rizka's intelligence, some of her neighbors secretly plot to run her out of town. Will Rizka be able to outsmart them at their own game?
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Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth
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Lloyd Alexander
The adventures of a cat named Gareth, who can not only talk but can also travel through time.
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The Foundling
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In this collection of stories about the fantasy world Prydain, readers will discover more about the characters and objects introduced in the five novels that make up the Chronicles of Prydain. Meet Dallben the enchanter as a foundling boy, Angharad, the mother-to-be of Eilwony, and Menwy, the harper. Readers can also learn the dark history of the ...
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Philadelphia Adventure
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L Alexander
Twenty-year-old Vesper Holly, the intrepid orphan who throws herself into adventure, is this time approached by President Grant. It's 1876, and the Centennial Exposition is about to open in Philadelphia with all the heads of state present. The event will be a perfect opportunity for arch-villain Dr. Helvitius to try to take over the world. Will ...
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Dream-Of-Jade: The Emperor's Cat
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Lloyd Alexander, D Brent Burkett (Illustrator)
This sharp, thoughtful parody of ancient Chinese court life follows the interactions between one small white cat and an ignorant emperor. Observant and beautiful, Dream-of-Jade is a highly intelligent cat with stunning green eyes, who leaps into the heart of Emperor Kwan-Yu, also known as the "Lord of the Middle Kingdom, Embodiment of Nine ...
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Drackenberg Adventure
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Lloyd Alexander
Seventeen-year-old orphan Vesper Holly does not thrive on a calm existence. She loves travel laced with adventure and as many life-threatening situations as possible. When an invitation arrives for the Grand Duchess of Drackenberg's Diamond Jubilee, Vesper accepts. She soon finds herself in the middle of a takeover plot by neighboring Carpatia, ...
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Cat Who Wished to Be a Man
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Lloyd Alexander
When a magician's cat receives his dearest wish and is turned into a man, he travels into town to find out what it's like to be a person.
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The Kestrel
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Lloyd Alexander
Part two of the Westmark series which begins with "Westmark" and completes with "The Beggar Queen". In this story, Theo and a band of warriors lead by Florian join forces with the royal troops to fight off an invasion from a neighboring kingdom.
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Coll and his white pig.
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Lloyd Alexander, Evaline Ness
A good-natured gardener of the Land of Prydain, aided by friends of the forest, rescues his white pig from his country's greatest enemy.
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The Fantastical Adventures of the Invisible Boy
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Lloyd Alexander
A riotousy funny and deeply personal story of wonder, discovery and friendship, full of eccentric characters and fantastical adventures, by one of America's best-loved authors. When David falls ill his tough old Aunt Annie offers to tutor him, and he soon grows fond of The Gawgon, as he nicknames her because of her resemblance to the terrifyuing ...
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