The Black Cauldron
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4.6 • 79 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
The Newbery Medal-winning second book in Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain series, The Black Cauldron—the inspiration for Disney's 1985 cult animated film.
In the land of Prydain, evil is never far away. Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, has been building an army of dark warriors to take over Prydain, and the only way to stop him is to destroy the Black Cauldron he uses to create his dreaded soldiers.
Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his loyal companions must journey deep into Arawn's domain to destroy the Black Cauldron. For each of them, the quest has special meaning. For Taran, it is a glorious opportunity to use his first sword in battle. But war requires a sacrifice greater than he'd ever imagined. . . .
Includes a new pronunciation guide. This title has Common Core connections.
Customer Reviews
The Midland Christian School blog
This book is amazing. It’s got everything a Teen or Adult Reader would want from Adventure, to Mystery, to Romance.This book will take to land that you have never experienced before. Wether your looking for something that sparks you interest or your bored and looking for something to do. This book will grab the attention of every young reader and have them on the edge of their seats hungry for more of the story.This will be one book you won’t want to stop reading from. So try The Black Cauldron and trust me you won’t regret buying it.
You try the appetizer; now, begin the feast!
If The Book of Three was the appetizer in a five-course meal, The Black Cauldron is the heartier second course. I never read these books as a kid, so I'm trying to let my twelve-year-old self come out to visit so he can enjoy the experience. This book is much more mature than its predecessor, involving heavier themes, darker characters, and a good deal less deus ex machina. I had seen the Disney film and was pretty sure I knew how this story would end. I won't spoil anything but to say ... I was wrong. And the book is much better for it. Even if you disagree with my review of Book of Three, do check out this sequel. You might find it was just that the appetizer was juuuuuuuust a bit too light and fluffy for your taste.
goid book
very over priced