This is the book in which he fully steps into manhood. The core of this series has always been Taran’s growth from a somewhat foolish and hapless boy into a man, and with each consecutive book he learns a little more about himself and the world around him. It doesn’t have a whole lot of swashbuckling action and gallantry, but as I've reread the books through the years, I've come to see it as the key to the series, and what lifts it into the realm of classics. In their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children.My personal favorite in “The Chronicles of Prydain” is, no contest, “Taran Wanderer”. Each retypeset volume now includes a pronunciation guide prepared by Lloyd Alexander. Jackets have been handsomely redesigned while retaining the original art of Caldecott Medal-winning artist Evaline Ness. Henry Holt is proud to present this classic series to a new generation of young readers. The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, The High King, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. 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. About The Chronicles of Prydain: 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. Yet Taran may not be ready to face the truth. At last they reach the mystical Mirror of Llunet, which reveals a person's true identity. The journey takes the companions to the three witches in the Marshes of Morva and through the many realms of Prydain. 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. Taran is an Assistant Pig-Keeper no longer-he has become a hero. In 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. 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 New York Times-bestselling author and Newbery Honor winner Holly Black. This is the 50th anniversary edition of Lloyd Alexander's classic Taran Wanderer, the fourth book in the Chronicles of Prydain.
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