A classic high fantasy series which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings. Synopsis The evil death-lord Arawn is once again threatening the peaceful land of Prydain. Taran, the pig-keeper and hero of the Chronicles, must help find and destroy the powerful black cauldron. Arawn's cauldron creates an army of warriors, who cannot be killed as they have no life. Can Taran overcome the huntsman of Annuvin and the enchantresses Orddu, Orwen and Orgoch to fulfil his mission and protect Prydain?
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Author biography Lloyd Alexander is one of America's most distinguished authors. He has won the Newbery medal and has received one Lifetime Achievement Award for Children's Literature from Parents' Choice and another from the World Fantasy Convention.
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After seeing the Disney movie "The Black Cauldron", I became interested in the books by Lloyd Alexander, and I absolutely loved them! I have read them several times now and they still remain gripping. Even though they are traditionally written for young readers, I think they are suitable for anyone who loves adventure and imagination. The stories are very witty and also pretty exciting. Alexander combines old Welsh myth with very recognisable characters which is really very nice. "The Black Cauldron" has always been one of my favourites parts of "The Chronicles of Prydain". All I can say is that it is pure entertainment and I can recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy, no matter how old you are.
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This is the second book in the Chronicles of Prydain, the characters are a little bit older and, for the most part, a little bit wiser. Taran has found that although there is glory in being a 'hero' that there is more in taking pride in everyday tasks like Assistant Pig Keeping. The companions seek to find and destroy the Black Cauldron, thus ridding Arawn of his Cauldron Born, learning more about themselves on the way. I have just finished reading this to my oldest child and she loved it, sometimes it was a little hard for her to understand, but that encouraged questions. She loves the scatterbrained Eilonwy and little Gurgi. If you enjoy titles such as Narnia, Lord Of The Rings and Harry Potter then this is definitely worth considering, not just for Children but adults alike.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I first read the Chronicles of Prydain as a child and recently refound the books at the bottom of an old storage box, which was coincidental as I'd been thinking about reading these tales again for some time. This is the second book of the quintet and picks up where The Book of Three left off with a slightly older and possibly wiser Taran and friends including the scatty Princess Eilonwy and the lovable Gurgi aiding Prince Gwydion of the House of Don in a quest to destroy the Black Cauldron and with it the undead Cauldron-born warriors. This is a well crafted but straightforward high fantasy book based in Welsh Mythology. It is in essence a 'children's book' but should appeal to open minded readers of all ages. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the chroncicles over Christmas with several munchings and crunchings and as I nurse my poor tender head!!
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The adventure continues for the pig-keepers boy, Taran, as the dreadful cauldron born warriors appear. Old warriors get new life through the magic cauldron and Taran and Coll must find it and destroy it. Taran is surprised to see that his old friend Coll was once a fearless fighter. The cauldron born cannot be killed, and they get ever more dangerous as they draw closer to the cauldron itself.
Alexander's books mix adventure, fear and humour as the story slowly unravels throughout his five books in the Prydain chronicles. The mix is a wonderful epic fantasy well-known and well-liked throughout the world. Many details are keltic and some Norse ( like the cauldron warriors, the "einherjar" of Norse mythology, which gives the stories depth.
If you haven't read the chronicles yet, I envy you, because you will then have the chance of experiencing them for the first time. I very much look forward to reading them again.
Alexander's books mix adventure, fear and humour as the story slowly unravels throughout his five books in the Prydain chronicles. The mix is a wonderful epic fantasy well-known and well-liked throughout the world. Many details are keltic and some Norse ( like the cauldron warriors, the "einherjar" of Norse mythology, which gives the stories depth.
If you haven't read the chronicles yet, I envy you, because you will then have the chance of experiencing them for the first time. I very much look forward to reading them again.
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The picture shows a set of books when in fact the item is only a single book - a clear case of miss selling.
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Arawn, Lord of Annuvin, the realm of death, possesses the Black Cauldron. From the Black Cauldron are spawned the Cauldron Born - dark warriors who cannot be killed and who strike dread into the hearts of their foes. Arawn is raising an army of Cauldron Born with which he aims to bring the whole of Prydain under his rule. In order to prevent this Prince Gwydion is planning a daring attack on Annuvin to capture and then destroy the Black Cauldron.
Assistant Pig-Keeper, Taran, has grown up a lot since his adventures in The Book of Three. He still dreams of adventure and longs to join the world of men and when offered the chance of taking part in the attack he jumps at the opportunity. Of course the ever talkative Princess Eilonwy and the ever faithful and ever hungry Gurgi will not settle for being left behind!
This is a much darker and more grown up story than the mostly very light hearted Book of Three and is a story of honour and sacrifice with all of the main characters offering up that which they hold most dear to aid the completion of the quest. This dark side is offset by the wonderful uplifting characters who take part in the adventure.
Overall: 5 stars - Deeper and darker and much faster moving than The Book of Three, I read this book in just two sessions. I will be reading Castle of Llyr next and am greatly looking forward to finding out what happens next in their adventures.
Assistant Pig-Keeper, Taran, has grown up a lot since his adventures in The Book of Three. He still dreams of adventure and longs to join the world of men and when offered the chance of taking part in the attack he jumps at the opportunity. Of course the ever talkative Princess Eilonwy and the ever faithful and ever hungry Gurgi will not settle for being left behind!
This is a much darker and more grown up story than the mostly very light hearted Book of Three and is a story of honour and sacrifice with all of the main characters offering up that which they hold most dear to aid the completion of the quest. This dark side is offset by the wonderful uplifting characters who take part in the adventure.
Overall: 5 stars - Deeper and darker and much faster moving than The Book of Three, I read this book in just two sessions. I will be reading Castle of Llyr next and am greatly looking forward to finding out what happens next in their adventures.
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