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The Prydain Companion

Author : Michael O. Tunnell
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 1429960000
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Prydain Companion written by Michael O. Tunnell and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative resource for formal studies of the Prydain Chronicles, as well as an excellent opportunity to delve into the fantastic workings of Prydain "The Prydain Companion is more than a quick reference or handy glossary, though it is all of that as well. Instructive, certainly. But, like any good companion, a pleasure to be with over a long period of time." —Lloyd Alexander, from the foreword This intriguing volume is at once a wonderful reference resource and a vehicle for exploration and discovery in itself. Complete with a biographical sketch of Lloyd Alexander, a personal foreword by Mr. Alexander, a "How to Use the Companion" section from the author, pronunciation keys, excerpts throughout, and—most substantially—an alphabetical guide to the peoples, places, and objects of the Prydain Chronicles, The Prydain Companion is a one-stop reference book for a beloved world of fantasy and magic. For those who love the works of Lloyd Alexander—young readers, teachers, researchers, all—and those who are only beginning to know them, here is a worthy and useful travelmate.

The Castle of Llyr

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409590836
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book The Castle of Llyr written by Lloyd Alexander and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Dallben has decided it is time for Eilonwy, daughter of the House of Llyr, to learn to behave like a proper princess. He sends her away to the Isle of Mona but instead of training in the art of being a lady, Eilonwy falls into the hands of the evil enchantress, Achren, who wants to use Eilonwy's magical powers for her own ends. Taran and his companions must rescue the princess or the peaceful land of Prydain will face a fearful future. Their quest is a perilous one and demands bravery and sacrifice, but it also promises adventure, excitement and a touch of magic. The third book in Lloyd Alexander's classic fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain. "Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy." - Garth Nix

Prydain Companion

Author : Michael O. Tunnell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780805080544
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Prydain Companion written by Michael O. Tunnell and published by . This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Foundling

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 142996197X
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Foundling written by Lloyd Alexander and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2006-05-15 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion book to The Chronicles of Prydain, this collection of short stories revisits beloved characters and reveals more about the history of the magical land of Prydain. Here, readers will find Dallben, destined to be an enchanter; Angharad, a princess of the House of Llyr; Kadwyr, the rascal crow; and Medwyn, the mystical protector of all animals. They'll learn the grim history of the sword of Dyrnwyn and even find out how Fflewddur Fflam came by his enchanted harp. How did Coll rescue Hen Wen when she disappeared at the hand of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death? Find the answer to this question and many more, in The Foundling: And Other Tales of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander.

The Black Cauldron

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 140959081X
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book The Black Cauldron written by Lloyd Alexander and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The peaceful land of Prydain is under threat. The evil Lord of Annuvin is using the dark magic of the Black Cauldron to create a terrifying army of deathless warriors. The Cauldron must be destroyed, and Taran joins Prince Gwydion and his faithful knights, Ellidyr and Adaon, in this perilous quest. Taran is desperate to wear his first sword and prove his worth amongst such noble men. But their adventure will demand great sacrifices, as each warrior fulfils his destiny in totally unexpected ways. The second book in Lloyd Alexander's classic fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain. "Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy." - Garth Nix A Newbery Honour Book 1966

The High King

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409590879
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book The High King written by Lloyd Alexander and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thrilling climax of the classic fantasy The Chronicles of Prydain, Death Lord Arawn has stolen the black sword Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. At the request of Prince Gwydion, Taran rallies friends both old and new to raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible warriors. Together, they must battle through a frozen wasteland to Mount Dragon, where a deadly confrontation awaits and Taran's true destiny will at last be fulfilled. "Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy." - Garth Nix Winner of the Newbery Medal 1969

The Book of Three

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409590798
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Three written by Lloyd Alexander and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taran is desperate for adventure. Being a lowly Assistant Pig-Keeper just isn't exciting. That is, until the magical pig, Hen Wen, disappears and Taran embarks on a death-defying quest to save her from the evil Horned King. His perilous adventures bring Taran many new friends: an irritable dwarf, an impulsive bard, a strange hairy beast and the hot-headed Princess Eilonwy. Together, they face many dangers, from the deathless Cauldron-Born warriors, dragons, witches and the terrifying Horned King himself. Taran learns much about his identity, but the mysterious Book of Three is yet to reveal his true destiny. "Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy." - Garth Nix

Kira the Rainbow Princess

Author : Jason R. James
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781540365446
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book Kira the Rainbow Princess written by Jason R. James and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kira Turner is a typical fifth-grade girl with one major exception-her hair is colored BRIGHT PINK! That's why all the other kids in her class make fun of her and call her "Kira the Weird." And that used to be her biggest problem... until now. When Kira gets home from school she discovers that her mother is missing, her house is a wreck, and two strangers are waiting for her at the door. Now Kira is off on an adventure to rescue her mom with the help of a talking Teddy bear, a boy who claims he's a knight, and a not-so-scary zombie. Together they'll learn that it takes much more than magic and swords to save the day!

Time Cat

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805072709
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (727 download)

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Download or read book Time Cat written by Lloyd Alexander and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jason and his magic cat Gareth travel through time to visit countries all over the world during different periods of history.

Child of the Dark Prophecy

Author : T. A. Barron
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0441013082
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Child of the Dark Prophecy written by T. A. Barron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In accordance with prophecy, Avalon's existence is threatened in the year that stars stop shining and at the time when both the dark child and Merlin's heir are to be revealed.

Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls

Author : Jane Lindskold
Publisher : Obsidian Tiger Inc
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls written by Jane Lindskold and published by Obsidian Tiger Inc. This book was released on 2018-08-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah talks to her rubber dragon. She also talks to walls, paintings, and other inanimate objects. She has incredible difficulty talking to humans. That makes her crazy, right? What most people don’t bother to discover is that when Sarah talks to inanimate objects, they answer. Tossed out onto the streets from the mental institution where she has lived most of her adult life, Sarah is adopted by Abalone, a hacker whose home is the weird and wild industrial Jungle ruled over by Head Wolf. But Sarah’s idyll with her new Pack can’t last. Someone is searching for her – and not even the Pack can protect her from those who know her secret and plan to use her gift for their own dark ends. This special edition contains the original novel, along with the essay "Pride of Place," which talks about the origin of Lindskold's first published novel.

Moon Without Magic

Author : Michael O Tunnell
Publisher : StarWalk Kids Media
ISBN 13 : 163083288X
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Moon Without Magic written by Michael O Tunnell and published by StarWalk Kids Media. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aminah is an orphan living on the streets of Al Kal'as. Desperate, she appeals to Princess Badr for work. The princess responds by throwing her husband, Aladdin's, seemingly worthless lamp at her. But to Aminah's surprise, the lamp is magic.

School Spirits

Author : Michael O. Tunnell
Publisher : Boyds Mills Press
ISBN 13 : 9781590783764
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (837 download)

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Download or read book School Spirits written by Michael O. Tunnell and published by Boyds Mills Press. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Patrick moves to a new town, he is confronted by a ghostly boy who seeks his help.

The Chronicles of Prydain

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 1466854529
Total Pages : 1104 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Book Synopsis The Chronicles of Prydain by : Lloyd Alexander

Download or read book The Chronicles of Prydain written by Lloyd Alexander and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his lively companions as they journey through the magical land of Prydain. First published more than thirty years ago and translated into twenty different languages, Lloyd Alexander's beloved series has become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. Among their many accolades, the award-winning Chronicles of Prydain count a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, and more than two million copies in print. Now for the first time the Chronicles are available in one eBook collection that includes a stunning new map of Prydain by acclaimed fantasy artist David Wyatt.

Taran Wanderer

Author : Lloyd Alexander
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409590852
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Taran Wanderer written by Lloyd Alexander and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper has led heroic adventures and is a friend of princes, yet he is still troubled by his lowly status and determined to discover the secret of his true identity. He sets out to consult the powerful witches of Morva and the mysterious Mirror of Llunet. On his quest to find the truth, Taran must journey through distant realms and undertake a series of challenging tasks. But his greatest struggle is against his own pride and fears, as he learns where true greatness lies. The fourth book in Lloyd Alexander's classics fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain. "Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy." - Garth Nix

The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales

Author : Jack Zipes
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191004162
Total Pages : 757 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales written by Jack Zipes and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern, under the guidance of Professor Jack Zipes. It provides an authoritative reference source for this complex and captivating genre, exploring the tales themselves, the writers who wrote and reworked them, and the artists who illustrated them. It also covers numerous related topics such as the fairy tale and film, television, art, opera, ballet, the oral tradition, music, advertising, cartoons, fantasy literature, feminism, and stamps. First published in 2000, 130 new entries have been added to account for recent developments in the field, including J. K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins, and new articles on topics such as cognitive criticism and fairy tales, digital fairy tales, fairy tale blogs and websites, and pornography and fairy tales. The remaining entries have been revised and updated in consultation with expert contributors. This second edition contains beautifully designed feature articles highlighting countries with a strong fairy tale tradition, covering: Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, North America and Canada, Portugal, Scandinavian countries, Slavic and Baltic countries, and Spain. It also includes an informative and engaging introduction by the editor, which sets the subject in its historical and literary context. A detailed and updated bibliography provides information about background literature and further reading material. In addition, the A to Z entries are accompanied by over 60 beautiful and carefully selected black and white illustrations. Already renowned in its field, the second edition of this unique work is an essential companion for anyone interested in fairy tales in literature, film, and art; and for anyone who values the tradition of storytelling.

A String in the Harp

Author : Nancy Bond
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 068950036X
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (895 download)

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Download or read book A String in the Harp written by Nancy Bond and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1976 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates what happens to three American children, unwillingly transplanted to wales for one year, when one of them finds an ancient harp-uning key that takes him back to the time of the great sixth-century bard Taliesin.