{"product_id":"9781250072740","title":"The High King: The Chronicles of Prydain, Book 5 (50th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the 50th Anniversary Edition of Lloyd Alexander's classic The High King, the final 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 a new introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn this riveting conclusion to the classic series from Lloyd Alexander, three faithful friends face the ultimate war between good and evil.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe companions' last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, adding to the danger they already face. Their journey, fraught with battle and bloodshed, ends at the very portal of Arawn's stronghold. There, Taran is faced with the most crucial decision of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003er of the 1969 Newbery Medal \u003c\/b\u003e\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. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli—all of whom become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased 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\u003e The 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. A companion book of short stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain\u003c\/i\u003e, is also available in hardcover for the first time in twenty years. \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":47024433365232,"sku":"9781250072740","price":6.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250072740_p0.jpg?v=1763701922","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250072740","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}