The Book of Three
by Lloyd Alexander
The first book in Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain series follows Taran, a young Assistant Pig-Keeper who dreams of heroic adventures. When the oracular pig Hen Wen goes missing, Taran embarks on a quest that leads him into a war against the evil Horned King and his army of undead warriors. Along the way, he meets memorable companions including the warrior Princess Eilonwy, the bard Fflewddur Fflam, and the creature Gurgi. The story explores themes of coming-of-age, courage, friendship, and finding one's true identity while drawing heavily from Welsh mythology and folklore.
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