{"product_id":"9781250072733","title":"Taran Wanderer: The Chronicles of Prydain, Book 4 (50th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the 50th anniversary edition of Lloyd Alexander's classic \u003ci\u003eTaran Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e, the fourth book in the Chronicles of Prydain. Whether readers are already familiar with the series or new to it, they won't be able to resist this beautiful special edition filled with bonus material and an introduction by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author and Newbery Honor winner Holly Black.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the fourth book in Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain, Taran must go on yet another journey—to find out who he really is. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaran 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? Eager to learn his origins and hoping to discover noble roots, Taran sets off with the faithful Gurgi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe journey takes the companions to the three witches in the Marshes of Morva and through the many realms of Prydain. At last they reach the mystical Mirror of Llunet, which reveals a person's true identity. Yet Taran may not be ready to face the truth. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Chronicles of Prydain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Three\u003c\/i\u003e 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. Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander's beautifully written tales not only captured children's imaginations but also garnered the highest critical praise. \u003ci\u003eThe Black Cauldron \u003c\/i\u003ewas a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, \u003ci\u003eThe High King\u003c\/i\u003e, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for \"the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry Holt is proud to present this classic series to a new generation of young readers. Jackets have been handsomely redesigned while retaining the original art of Caldecott Medal-winning artist Evaline Ness. Each retypeset volume now includes a pronunciation guide prepared by Lloyd Alexander. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024598778096,"sku":"9781250072733","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250072733_p0.jpg?v=1763701554","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250072733","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}