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The Book of Three

The Book of Three

Children's BooksFairy Tales
Pages
219
Published
1969
Language
English

Synopsis

Taran dreams of being a hero, but his days are spent as an Assistant Pig-Keeper to Hen Wen, a magical oracular pig. When Hen Wen escapes, Taran's pursuit leads him far from home and into a world of danger. He must quickly learn that heroism is more than just wielding a sword as he faces the formidable Horn King and the forces of evil threatening Prydain.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousInspiringLightheartedWhimsical
Chosen OneReluctant HeroComing of AgeQuestMentor Figure

Genres

Children's Books Fairy Tales Fantasy Young Adult Folklore High Fantasy Juvenile Mythology Science Fiction Adventure

About the author

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Lloyd Alexander

Lloyd Alexander is the author of the beloved Chronicles of Prydain series, starting with The Book of Three. He's a master storyteller, known for his engaging fantasy adventures that often explore themes of courage and self-discovery.

Characters

TaranProtagonist
Horn KingAntagonist
Hen WenSupporting
All characters in The Book of Three

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