Books like Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander
Taran, a youthful Assistant Pig-Keeper in the mythical land of Prydain, faces escalating dangers as he pursues the sinister Black Cauldron. This artifact, forged by the evil Arawn of the Land of Death, is the keystone of his malevolent magic. Taran’s journey is marked by tests of courage, encounters with allies and adversaries, and the unfolding of his destiny as a hero amid the clash between good and evil.
First publish date: May 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lloyd Alexander
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