The Book of Three
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Year: 1964
Abstract:
High adventure stirs in the land of Prydain when Taran's (an Assistant Pig-Keeper) main charge, Hen Wen (an oracular pig),
runs off during a raid on Caer Dallben. Taran meets new friends and must lead them to Caer Dathyl before the army of
the Horned King can surprise the Sons of Don. And he has to find his pig.
| Advanced Mind | |
| Exploration/Quest |  |
| Military/Fighting | |
| Horror | |
| Magic | |
| Advanced Technology | |
| Time Travel/Alternate History | |
| Science | |
| Aliens/Beasties | |
| Contemporality |
Other books in this series: The Chronicles of Prydain
The Black Cauldron [1965]
The Castle of Llyr [1966]
Taran Wanderer [1967]
The High King [1968]
tyranist's Review
This was the first fantasy book I ever owned and loved. I've read it many times over the years and have loved it
more every time. Because of this I have explored the Welsh mythos and sought to understand the language. It is
the beginning of a wonderful series of books that have enchanted readers for years. Taran is a true every man, even
though he ends up being far more humble than most people I've met. It is a wondrous introduction to Prydain and a
quick read that can only please. There is depth here beyond the traditional "young adult" categorization. Only someone
with years of experience dealing with people can appreciate some of the nuances so read it when you're young if you
can and then again when you get older to rediscover the world of Prydain.