The High King
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276 pages · Released May 16, 2006 · Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks
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The High King is the final book in Lloyd Alexander's beloved Chronicles of Prydain, a classic fantasy series that has been widely read by middle-grade and young teen readers for decades. The story involves battles and conflict typical of epic fantasy but presented without graphic detail or glorification of violence. The book emphasizes themes of courage, sacrifice, friendship, and growing into responsibility, with mature characters who demonstrate wisdom and integrity throughout.
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In this final part of the chronicle of Prydain the forces of good and evil meet in an ultimate confrontation, which determines the fate of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper who wanted to be a hero. In this final part of the chronicle of Prydain the forces of good and evil meet in an ultimate confrontation, which determines the fate of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper who wanted to be a hero.
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- Magic
- Fairy tales
- Juvenile Fiction
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- Adventure
- Children
- Maturation (Psychology)
- Magicians
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ISBN 9780805080520 · Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks