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The Prydain Chronicles Book Three: The Castle of Llyr Audiobook
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In the imaginary kingdom of Prydain, Princess Eilonwy must leave her friends to go to the Isle of Mona for training as a proper princess. Because Eilonwy has magical powers, she is sought by Achren, the most evil enchantress in the land. Shortly after her arrival on the Isle of Mona, something sinister and secret befalls her. Eilonwy's loyal friends--Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper; Flewddur, the bard; and Prince Rhun, her intended husband--realize her peril and set out on an exciting and terrifying mission to rescue her. They encounter great forces of enil as well as private--sometimes painful--revelations in the course of their journey.
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"The characters are wonderful, each having the same distinctive characteristics of the other books, only they are growing more mature. The reader especially sees that growth in Princess Eilonwy and Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper. Prince Rhun, a rather weak young man who becomes Princess Eilonwy's intended husband, much to Taren's distress, enters the story. The group sets off on a dangerous mission to rescue Princess Eilonwy from an evil enchantress in all of Prydain. A gripping, well-written and imaginative tale. I love the reading of James Langton with his Welsh accent on Recorded Books."
— Etta (5 out of 5 stars)
The Prydain Chronicles Book Three: The Castle of Llyr Listener Reviews
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Burgunde Kosanke , 1/19/2023
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Cliff Nieuwenhuis, 4/21/2022
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" This is a great adventure with our favorite assistant pig keeper. We have grown to love Eilonwy so this quest to save her had us biting our nails. As usually, there are laugh out loud moments and times when I had to stop the audio to jot down a quote full of wisdom. The narrator is great and I love listening to these books with my kids! "
— Kiki, 12/20/2021 -
" This is a great adventure with our favorite assistant pig keeper. We have grown to love Eilonwy so this quest to save her had us biting our nails. As usually, there are laugh out loud moments and times when I had to stop the audio to jot down a quote full of wisdom. The narrator is great and I love listening to these books with my kids! "
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DocTuck, 12/7/2020
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Wendy Wass, 10/30/2019
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Brent Smith, 5/19/2015
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" I read these years ago and have many fond, if hazy, memories of my time in Prydian :) "
— Chrissy, 2/19/2014 -
" I think these books are great, and they keep getting better, but I have to remind myself that they are indeed written for juveniles, which explains Taran's whiney angst, and what always seems the deus ex machina intervtion of Gwydion. "
— Matt, 2/16/2014 -
" I felt a re-read was in order in honor of Lloyd Alexander. "
— Becca, 2/13/2014 -
" Short but a fun read "
— Bonsaiforlife, 2/4/2014 -
" The Chronicles of Prydain is one of my all time favorite book series. I've lost count of how many times I've read it and it never gets old. The series starts with young and inexperienced characters and over the course of the books we see how their experiences shape them. Great books, especially for younger readers. It doesn't hurt either that two books from the series are a Newbery Honor and Newbery winner. "
— Holly, 1/15/2014 -
" Finally a bit of romance, but just a very little bit. The Author does a good job of capturing the frustration of attraction at that age. We meet some new characters, some loveable some loath-able. A good time to be had by all. "
— Eliza, 1/6/2014 -
" Three of five "
— Elisa, 12/30/2013 -
" Less of Gurgi, and Doli is written out entirely (he's just not into Adventures anymore). Is it safe to assume this is deliberate on Alexander's part, because Taran is growing up? I'm assuming. "
— Tessa, 11/16/2013 -
" These books just get better and better. I'm not sure if this one was better than The Black Cauldron, but it excelled it what it did (which was, in a way, slightly different than its predecessor). "
— Noah, 11/2/2013 -
" I'm not a big fantasy reader, but this series is about perfect. "
— Ross, 10/25/2013 -
" I liked all of these books. My father read me them when I was young. It was partly due to these books that I love to read today. I think God that my father took the time to read me book while I was growing up. I have since read these book though a few times myself. "
— Alexander, 1/19/2013 -
" Action packed and fun....I love the big cat! "
— Marlene, 12/28/2012 -
" It's not challenging, it is a children's book after all. But they're entertaining. "
— Laura, 10/1/2012 -
" I recently reread the series from my childhood. It's a kids' book, but still good...and a quick read : ) "
— Courtenay, 2/28/2012 -
" Going through and reading this series again. I read the first three books before but I never read them all in order or at once so this is gonna be fun. Already, I'm thoroughly enjoying the books! "
— Jekka, 1/12/2012 -
" The more I read, the more I like this series... Now immediately on to #4. "
— Peggy, 1/4/2012 -
" Just like all of the books in this series, I enjoyed it. "
— Tami, 7/29/2011 -
" Another exciting adventure for Taran and the gang appears when an enemy returns from the past! "
— Marissa, 5/19/2011 -
" I believe I felt the same as I did reading the previous Lloyd Alexander book. Not a favorite, yet better than I expected. "
— Sarah, 5/2/2011 -
" I like that each of these books is different. I loathe the series that tell the same story over and over and over and over (umm, Jordan). Also introduces a little love story - cute, fun, fast read. "
— Kati, 4/21/2011 -
" A great series that teaches some wonderful morals; thinking of others, honesty, honor, hard work, friendship, and commitment. "
— Dan, 3/12/2011 -
" It was an exciting book. "
— Jay, 1/18/2011 -
" Jeez....Lloyd Alexander Never Dissapoints Me..In This Amazing Book Elionwy Wants To Become A Women So She Goes To Collage Or Something Like That,And After That Its Upto You To Read The Book And Find This Amazing Story. "
— Anish, 1/13/2011 -
" I liked this one the most because they traveled across the sea to the castle of lyr were eliwony must learn to became a lady. Taran and his friends soon realize that there are lots of hidden secrets on the island of mona "
— Scout, 1/11/2011 -
" Taran, the protagonist, always struck me as a prig, even before I knew what that was. He hasn't improved much, on my rereading. "
— Shayda, 1/9/2011 -
" An enchanting tale for children. I was completely and thorougly annoyed by Rhun as I'm sure Lloyd Alexander meant the reader to be. I'm glad we got to see our good old friend Fflewddur Fflam but strangely I missed Doli!! "
— Lesley, 12/14/2010 -
" Soap opera in the serie? No, thank you. "
— Michal, 12/13/2010 -
" I read these years ago and have many fond, if hazy, memories of my time in Prydian :) "
— Chrissy, 12/12/2010 -
" I really liked this one. It it better than the preceding ones I think, though they are still good books. "
— Haylee, 11/16/2010
About Lloyd Alexander
Lloyd Alexander (1924–2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved children’s fantasy series, the Chronicles of Prydain, one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy and the inspiration for the animated Disney film The Black Cauldron. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.
About James Langton
James Langton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film, and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. He is also a professional musician who led the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra from 1996 to 2002.