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This is less a blog and more of an organization tool. I will not be posting reviews of these books, I already have a book blog for that purpose.
This is just a way to get all those books that we know about/have heard about organized and done in a way that people can search. If nothing else, consider this the ultimate rec list. I will be putting all major books here. Popular books, bestsellers, award winners, books made into movies/tv shows, widely known books and those books that everyone recommends.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Series: The Prydain Chronicles

Series: The Prydain Chronicles
Order of Books: The Book of Three
The Black Cauldron
The Castle of Llyr
Taran Wanderer
The High King
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Started: 1964
Category: Childrens/Middle-Grade
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure/Quest
Summary of the First Book: The tale of Taran, assistant pig keeper, has been entertaining young readers for generations. Set in the mythical land of Prydain (which bears a more than passing resemblance to Wales), Lloyd Alexander's book draws together the elements of the hero's journey from unformed boy to courageous young man. Taran grumbles with frustration at home in the hamlet Caer Dallben; he yearns to go into battle like his hero, Prince Gwydion. Before the story is over, he has met his hero and fought the evil leader who threatens the peace of Prydain: the Horned King.

 Awards: Black Cauldron won a Newbery Honor in 1966
The High King won the Newbery Honor medal in 1969
Has also been on the ALA notable books lists.

 Note: Lloyd Alexander has also written many other childrens/middle-grade books such as The Rope Trick and the Vesper Holly series.
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