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The Chronicles of Prydain, Books 1 & 2: 50th Anniversary Introductory Collection Audiobook
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The Chronicles of Prydain, Books 1 & 2: Book 1: The Book of Three: Taran, The Assistant Pig-Keeper, longs to be a hero. He begins his journey with a strange assortment of companions on a dangerous mission to save his beloved land, Prydain. Packed with action, humor, romance, and gallantry, Taran's adventures chronicle his beloved Prydain and his battle with the forces of evil. Book 2: The Black Cauldron Peace reigns in Caer Dallben, where Taran works as Assistant Pig-Keeper, but evil threatens the rest of Prydain. The diabolical Arawn’s army grows every day, and his terrible warriors never die. They are born in the Black Cauldron from the stolen bodies of slain soldiers. If evil is to be defeated, the cauldron must be destroyed. Taran volunteers to travel to Arawn’s stronghold and assist in the destruction of the dreaded cauldron. With his faithful friends reassembled, Taran marches off to face great danger with a courageous heart.
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"My kids and I LOVE the Chronicles of Prydain and these two books kick them off perfectly! There are so many quotes full of wisdom and we laugh out loud at Gurgi's shenanigans and the banter between Taran and Eilonwy. The narration is close to perfect with the only exception being the voice of Gwystyl. It was bothersome to listen to but worth the effort to get through those relatively brief parts. This series never disappoints and is worth visiting over and over!"
— Kiki (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The same characteristics that made the first book so rich are again present—a fine flow of words; an intricate, active plot; an admirable balance between the forces of black and white magic…Once-in-a-lifetime reading that will assure Prydain a permanent place in geographies of fictional territories.”
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“Taran, the gallant Assistant Pig-keeper, and his companions once again fare forth to destroy the evil that threatens their beloved country, Prydain…A wise and wondrous tale written in epic fashion.”
— Booklist
The Chronicles of Prydain, Books 1 & 2 Listener Reviews
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Wendy Wass, 7/28/2022
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Cliff Nieuwenhuis, 6/23/2022
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.