The Black Cauldron

The Black Cauldron, the Newbery Medal-winning second book in Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 05/16/2006
ISBN: 9780805080490
Pages: 182
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 7.74h x 5.26w x 0.58d
Award: Newbery Medal - Honor Book
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 210 / Black Cauldron
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 7