The High King
Published on 27. January 2012
Book
Hardback
329 pages
978-1-4095-1509-8 (ISBN)
Description
The black sword Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom, has been stolen by the Death Lord Arawn. The greatest battle in the history of Prydain has begun.
Taran joins the war leaders as Prince Gwydion asks him to raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible warriors. Friends both old and new are willing to fight by his side, and the companions must stand strong as they battle through a frozen wasteland to Arawn's stronghold, Mount Dragon. A deadly confrontation awaits them there, and Taran's true destiny will at last be fulfilled.
The High King is the final thrilling climax in Lloyd Alexander's classic fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain.
Taran joins the war leaders as Prince Gwydion asks him to raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible warriors. Friends both old and new are willing to fight by his side, and the companions must stand strong as they battle through a frozen wasteland to Arawn's stronghold, Mount Dragon. A deadly confrontation awaits them there, and Taran's true destiny will at last be fulfilled.
The High King is the final thrilling climax in Lloyd Alexander's classic fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 to 13 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4095-1509-8 (9781409515098)
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E-Book
12/2014
1st Edition
Usborne Publishing Ltd
€7.19
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Person
Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) is one of the most respected and best-loved of American authors, with a huge following worldwide. The Chronicles of Prydain have won many awards, including the highly prestigious Newbery Medal for The High King, as well as the Newbery Honour for The Black Cauldron and the ALA Notable Book for The Book of Three. He is best known for his tales of high fantasy and adventure, and in 2003 he was awarded a Life Achievement Award by the World Fantasy Convention.