The peaceful land of Prydain is under threat. The evil Lord of Annuvin is using the dark magic of the Black Cauldron to create a terrifying army of deathless warriors.
The Cauldron must be destroyed, and Taran joins Prince Gwydion and his faithful knights, Ellidyr and Adaon, in this perilous quest. Taran is desperate to wear his first sword and prove his worth amongst such noble men. But their adventure will demand great sacrifices, as each warrior fulfils his destiny in totally unexpected ways.
The Black Cauldron is the second book in Lloyd Alexander's classic fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain.
This is Book 2 in the Chronicles of Prydain Series. See all Chronicles of Prydain books here.
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Lloyd Alexander is one of America's most distinguished writers and the award-winning author of The Chronicles of Prydain. He has won the Newbery Medal and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Children's Literature from Parents' Choice and another from the World Fantasy Convention.
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