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  • The Chronicles of Prydain, Books 1 & 2

  • 50th Anniversary Introductory Collection
  • Written by: Lloyd Alexander
  • Narrated by: James Langton
  • Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (29 ratings)

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The Chronicles of Prydain, Books 1 & 2

Written by: Lloyd Alexander
Narrated by: James Langton
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The Chronicles of Prydain, Books 1 & 2:

Book 1: The Book of Three:

Taran, The Assistant Pig-Keeper, longs to be a hero.

He begins his journey with a strange assortment of companions on a dangerous mission to save his beloved land, Prydain. Packed with action, humor, romance, and gallantry, Taran's adventures chronicle his beloved Prydain and his battle with the forces of evil.

Book 2: The Black Cauldron

Peace reigns in Caer Dallben, where Taran works as Assistant Pig-Keeper, but evil threatens the rest of Prydain. The diabolical Arawn’s army grows every day, and his terrible warriors never die. They are born in the Black Cauldron from the stolen bodies of slain soldiers. If evil is to be defeated, the cauldron must be destroyed. Taran volunteers to travel to Arawn’s stronghold and assist in the destruction of the dreaded cauldron. With his faithful friends reassembled, Taran marches off to face great danger with a courageous heart.

©2014 Lloyd Alexander (P)2014 Listening Library

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Brilliant start to my favourite series

my only complaint is that Gurgi's voice isn't how i'd imagined it reading these books years ago. otherwise, brilliant story well read!

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fun story

I listened to these books in the car on trips with my kids (4 and 10). They (particularly the ten year old) absolutely loved the stories and I enjoyed listening as well.

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Charming story, terrific narrator

I really enjoyed this series. Wonderful and charming fantasy! The narrator is perfectly suited to the tale, has a beautiful voice capable of several very distinct characters. He is pleasantly easy to listen to and has a professional delivery.

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