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The High King - The Chronicles of Prydain
The High King The Chronicles of Prydain Author:Lloyd Alexander (Review from Amazon) — “Greater, more disastrous, and demanding more courage are the battles into which Taran leads his followers against Arawn Death-Lord.... The book has the philosophical depth and overtones of great fantasy.” ―The Horn Book — “The last may be the best.” ―Kirkus Reviews — From the Publisher — When the sword of dyrnwyn,... more » the most powerful weapon inthe 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.« less