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If you like witches and evil doers and heroes this book if for you ages10 and up
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The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2)
The Black Cauldron - Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2
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This second book in The Prydain Chronicles follows Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, as he and his companions set off on a quest to destroy Arawn's greatest weapon, the black cauldron. — In the imaginary Land of Prydain, Peace reigns in Caer Dallben, where Taran works as Assistant Pig-Keeper. But the rest of Prydain, where "evil is never distant,"... more »
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This second book in The Prydain Chronicles follows Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, as he and his companions set off on a quest to destroy Arawn's greatest weapon, the black cauldron. — In the imaginary Land of Prydain, Peace reigns in Caer Dallben, where Taran works as Assistant Pig-Keeper. But the rest of Prydain, where "evil is never distant,"... more »
ISBN-13: 9780440906490
ISBN-10: 0440906490
Pages: 220
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating: 31
ISBN-10: 0440906490
Pages: 220
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating: 31
4.1 stars, based on 31 ratings
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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Great kids series and Newbery Honor and ALA Notable Children's Book
R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 1436 more book reviews
Great little story with lots of action and adventure. Good read for older youngsters.
Good book. I am glad I added it to my personal library.
Lora R. (lorabanora) reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 157 more book reviews
This was the one and only fantasy book I ever had as an assigned reading in school. What is it about mainstream dramatic fiction that sustains its lifeblood? I am clueless. But I loved this book, loved the series, and loved having a teacher to discuss it with. This is well written and if Harry Potter strikes you as too intense for children, then this would be the alternative I would suggest.
Trevor N. (trevor) reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 38 more book reviews
I read this series as a boy and it made a huge impact on me. Since then, many juvenile fantasy series have come along, but this one still has to rate at the top.
Bonnie F. (harmony85) reviewed The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) on + 982 more book reviews
A Newbery Award Honor Book.
More fantasy from a popular author.
Ages 10-14 or so.
More fantasy from a popular author.
Ages 10-14 or so.
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Taran, Assistant Pig Keeper (Primary Character)
Lord Gwydion (Primary Character)
Gurgi (Primary Character)
Fflewddur, the Bard (Primary Character)
Dallben (Major Character)
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