The Foundling: and Other Tales of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander (English) Paperback

Description: The Foundling by Lloyd Alexander Eight short stories dealing with events that preceded the birth of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper and key figure in the authors five works on the Kingdom of Prydain. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Theyll 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. Author Biography Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved childrens 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. Review "These fables are so well-crafted with their legendary flavor, one could actually swear they were thickened and retold by the wandering bards of Prydain itself." --Seattle Post Intelligencer Review Quote "These fables are so well-crafted with their legendary flavor, one could actually swear they were thickened and retold by the wandering bards of Prydain itself." -- Seattle Post Intelligencer Excerpt from Book The Foundling T HE F OUNDLING Details ISBN0805080538 Author Lloyd Alexander Short Title FOUNDLING & OTHER TALES OF PRY Language English ISBN-10 0805080538 ISBN-13 9780805080537 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2006 Residence Drexel Hill, PA, US Audience Age 8-12 Series The Chronicles of Prydain Edition 6th Illustrator David Wyatt DOI 10.1604/9780805080537 Series Number 6 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-05-01 NZ Release Date 2006-05-01 US Release Date 2006-05-01 UK Release Date 2006-05-01 Imprint Square Fish Pages 112 Publisher Square Fish Publication Date 2006-05-01 Subtitle and Other Tales of Prydain Audience Childrens (6-12) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2607703;

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