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The High King

shipping — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:49:48 +0000

When the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces. The companions' last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, [...]

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Taran Wanderer

shipping — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:21:57 +0000

Taran is an Assistant Pig-Keeper no longer--he has become a hero. Now he dreams of winning the hand of Princess Eilonwy, but how can someone who has spent his whole life caring for a pig hope to marry royalty? Taran must find out who he really is. Eager to learn his origins and hoping to [...]

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The Castle of Llyr

shipping — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:11:41 +0000

Princess Eilonwy hates to leave her friend Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and her beloved home, Caer Dallben. Why does she have to go to the Isle of Mona to train as a proper lady when she's already a princess? But Eilonwy soon faces much more than the ordeal of becoming a dignified young maiden, for she [...]

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The Black Cauldron

AWiebe — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:38:06 +0000

Taran, the gallant Assistant Pig-keeper, and his companions once again fare forth to destroy the evil that threatens their beloved country, Prydain.

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The Book of Three

AWiebe — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:29:52 +0000

Since "The Book of Three" was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero.

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Chronicles of Prydain Box Set

AWiebe — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:11:19 +0000

Millions of young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his lively companions as they journey through the magical land of Prydain. First published more than thirty years ago and translated into twenty different languages, Lloyd Alexander’s beloved series has become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for [...]

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The Chaucer Story Book

AWiebe — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:55:17 +0000

A masterful retelling—in modern English—of a selection of The Canterbury Tales, one of the English language’s most popular and long-lasting literary works. The tales, converted from their original prose, are presented as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together on a journey from Southwark in London.

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The City of Rainbows: A Tale from Ancient Sumer

AWiebe — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:33:00 +0000

'Once, a very long time ago, King Mer-kar ruled over the city of Uruk in ancient Sumer'.. so begins this folktale from the ancient Near East. The City of Rainbows is the story of a wise king, a foolish king, magical deeds, talking animals, witches, sorcerers and godesses.

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The Adventures of Odysseus

AWiebe — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:12:07 +0000

This gripping retelling by award-winning professional storytellers Lupton and Morden breathes new life into Homer's classic epic poem The Odyssey while introducing youngsters to a cornerstone in Western literature.

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Emily of New Moon

AWiebe — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:49:58 +0000

When Emily's father dies, she is left in the care of her mother's family. But she is a stranger to the proud Murrays, and they don't want responsibility for the heartbroken, headstrong girl. Emily is sent to live at New Moon Farm with stern Aunt Elizabeth, head of the clan, kind Aunt Laura and eccentric [...]

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The Golden Road

AWiebe — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:45:35 +0000

On a blustery November day the King children and Sara, the Story Girl, come up with a great idea that will help them endure the dreary winter season. They will publish a magazine of their thoughts and adventures. From "Personals" and "Fashion Notes" to an etiquette column and stories of the most interesting happenings in [...]

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The Story Girl

AWiebe — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:32:28 +0000

Sara Stanley is only fourteen, but she can weave tales that are impossible to resist. In the charming town of Carlisle, children and grown-ups alike flock from miles around to hear her spellbinding tales. And when Bev King and his younger brother Felix arrive for the summer, they, too, are captivated by the Story Girl. [...]

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