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When Taran sets out to find out his parentage, he leaves the familiar behind and ventures to the far corners of Prydain. When three enchantresses tell him of the Mirror of Llunet and what it might offer, Taran is fixed on his destination. On his quest, he tangles with despicable folk, meets the honest people of the Free Commons, and comes to understand much about himself. Once again, James Langton's narration is outstanding. The earnestness of Taran in both joy and anguish, as well the liveliness of the supporting characters, is memorable. With tempo and lilt, he beckons the listener into the mists and mountains of the Welsh countryside that provides the background for this fourth book in the Prydain Chronicles. A.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Review
"There is no paucity of daring forays, wicked enchanters, tiny people, desperate fights, et cetera; there is in fact all of the color and adventure one expects in the land of fantasy." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

This series by Lloyd Alexander will appeal to young and old. Adventure for the young, food for thought for the older reader.

This is book 4 of the highly recommended 5-book Chronicles of Prydain series!

In this tale Taran leaves Caer Dallben to learn the truth of his inheritance. Dallben, as is often the case, has slight and obscure advice before Taran leaves on his search. Taran returns to the Marshes of Morva to consult the three witches, Orgoch, Orddu and Orwen. These three are always entertaining, to the reader, but they are little more help than Dallben and their advice is even more cryptic than his. Of course, Gurgi and Fflewddur accompany Taran on this adventure. They visit old friends and make some new friends, and enemies, solving riddles and hurtling many obstacles along their way.