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The Black Cauldron

by Lloyd Alexander

A quest to stop an army of dark warriors

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A quest to stop an army of dark warriors

In the second volume of The Chronicles of Prydain, Taran and his companions set out to destroy the Black Cauldron, the source of Arawn’s dark soldiers. The journey takes them into the domain of the Lord of the Land of Death, with each member of the group bringing a personal stake to the quest. Taran sees the mission as a chance to use his sword in battle, while the description signals that stopping the threat will demand a serious sacrifice. A pronunciation guide is included, and the book is identified as having Common Core connections.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers, especially those in the listed 9–12 age group, interested in fantasy adventure.
  • Readers who want to continue The Chronicles of Prydain from its second book.
  • Readers interested in quests involving companions, danger, and difficult choices.

Themes

Quest and courageLoyalty and companionshipSacrificeGood versus evil

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Book overview

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.

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