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Title: The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0-14-037825-1 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: February, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.44 (18 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Don't miss out this book!
Comment: "Stories of the mythical land so beautifully conceived by Alexander are written with grace and humor....Each tale stands alone, a small gem." -Bulletin of the Center for Children Books
This book is really all adventure, magic and very imaginative! The short stories makes the other Prydain Chronicles clearer, more interesting, and makes it have more depth.
There are eight tales in this book:
"The Foundling" is a story of the old enchanter Dallben and how he is found as a baby floating in a wicker basket by the three old hags of the Marshes of Morva. This tale is interesting and also surprising in a way.
"The Stone" tells about a farmer named Maibon and how he helps one of the Fair Folk, Doli(!), and recieves or more like requests one of the precious Stones which can make the person and everything else stay young forever.
"The True Enchanter" is a romantic story of Princess Angharad, the mother of Eilonwyn, and how she has to choose her husband, an enchanter, at the Castle of Llyr.
"The Rascal Crow" is a kind of like a fable about a crow who scorns the help of others and ends up nearly getting killed if it was not for those very animals he had looked down on.
"The Sword" is a sad and grim tale about the real history of the enchanted sword Dyrnwyn and of King Arhitta.
"The Smith, The Weaver, and the Harper" is an interesting tale about how the Lord of Death attempts to get the greatest hammer, shuttle, and harp of all Prydain.
"The Truthful Harp" is about who else than Fflewddur Fflam and about his special, if a bit troublesome, truthful harp.
"Coll and his White Pig" is the story of Coll and how King Arawn tries to get Henwig. Animals of all kinds aids Coll in his journey to retrieve Henwig.
This book was very interesting and I honestly can say that it's one of the best books I've ever read. The moment I read the first page, I didn't want to stop until I finished. Even though it looks very boring because it is a fairly small book, don't 'judge a book by it's cover!' I definenly and higly recommend this book!
Rating: 5
Summary: A must-read for the fans of the Prydain Chronicles!
Comment: I've always loved reading the Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd Alexander. Filled with great adventures, the Prydain Chronicles tells the story of Taran, a lowly assistant pig-keeper, who grows up fighting evil with the comradship of numerous friends. His most beloved friends include the high-spirited and talkative Princess Eilowny, the faithful to the end Gurgi, and Fflewddur Fflam, a king who wants to be a bard. In the five books of the Prydain Chronicles, Alexander opened up the reader's eyes to a wonderful world of imagination.
In "The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain", the reader is given a chance to explore more of Prydain, the world of adventure and magic. Altogether, there are eight enchanting tales in this book:
"The Foundling": Learn about Dallben when he was young and find out how he came to be in possession of The Book of Three.
"The Stone": Read about the lovable yet still bad-tempered Doli of the Fair Folk and his magic stone.
"The True Enchanter": The story of how Princess Eilowny's mother, Princess Angharad of the Castle of Llyr, finds true love with a true enchanter.
"The Rascal Crow": As Medwyn, the ancient guardian and protector of animals, the rascal crow Kadwyir learns a valuable lesson in an Aesop's Fable type of story.
"The Sword": Learn the terrible and tragic story of Rhitta, the sword Durnwyn, and the Spiral Castle.
"The Smith, the Weaver, and the Harper": Of the three, who was the wisest and became a hero as he faced evil?
"The Truthful Harp": King Flewddur Fflam maybe getting a lot more than he expects when he receives a beautiful harp...
"Coll and His White Pig": Finally, the story of brave Coll when he sets out to rescue Hen Wen, his white pig.
A truly must-have book for the Prydain Chronicles fans, this book won't disappoint. Though this book is aimed mroe for Young Adults, teens and adults might probably enjoy this book, too. I love how the stories blend into the history of Prydain and how us readers can learn more about our favorite characters. Though it wouldn't matter whether you read this before or after the Prydain Series, I suggest that afterwards is better, I think this book will be better enjoyed that way. Don't forget to read the author's note! All-in-all, a short read full of terrific stories!
Rating: 5
Summary: Finally! More Prydain!
Comment: Excellent allegorical fables/short stories set in the magical land of Prydain. Sure it helps alot to know and love the characters from the five book series, and if you do you're sure to love this little book. Dalben, Hen Wen and Fflewdur Flam get their own stories. And other characters are introduced. But each story stands on its own as an enchanting and imaginative tale.
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Title: Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0440484839 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 15 July, 1969 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The High King by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0440435749 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 15 September, 1969 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0440411254 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 15 July, 1969 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0440406498 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1985 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0440407028 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 15 November, 1978 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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