The Black Cauldron (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780805061314)

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.

Author: Lloyd Alexander
ISBN-10: 0805061312
ISBN-13: 9780805061314
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 05/15/1999
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.50w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 210 / Black Cauldron


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 73 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 73 - Superior,Well Above Average