The High King
The High King
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Zusammenfassung
Death Lord Arawn has stolen the black sword, Drynwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. At the request of Prince Gwydion, Taran rallies friends, old and new, to raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible warriors. Together, they must battle through a frozen wasteland to Mount Dragon. This is a climax of "The Chronicles of Prydain".
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The High King by Lloyd Alexander
The black sword Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom, has been stolen by the Death Lord Arawn. The greatest battle in the history of Prydain has begun. Taran joins the war leaders as Prince Gwydion asks him to raise an army to march against Arawn’s terrible warriors. Friends both old and new are willing to fight by his side, and the companions must stand strong as they battle through a frozen wasteland to Arawn's stronghold, Mount Dragon. A deadly confrontation awaits them there, and Taran’s true destiny will at last be fulfilled. The High King is the final thrilling climax in Lloyd Alexander's classic fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain .
A very fine fantasy adventure with a quite compelling magic of its ownIt is rare that high excitement yields such quiet wisdom. * New York Times *
I love these books ... Long Live Prydain! * Meg Rosoff, award-winning author of "How I Live Now" *
I love these books ... Long Live Prydain! * Meg Rosoff, award-winning author of "How I Live Now" *
Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) is one of the most respected and best-loved of American authors, with a huge following worldwide. The Chronicles of Prydain have won many awards, including the highly prestigious Newbery Medal for The High King, as well as the Newbery Honour for The Black Cauldron and the ALA Notable Book for The Book of Three. He is best known for his tales of high fantasy and adventure, and in 2003 he was awarded a Life Achievement Award by the World Fantasy Convention.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780746068380 |
| ISBN 10 | 0746068387 |
| Titel | The High King |
| Autor | Lloyd Alexander |
| Serie | Chronicles Of Prydain |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2006-02-25 |
| Seitenanzahl | 320 |
| Preise | Winner of Newbery Medal Award 1996 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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