{"product_id":"book-of-three-book-lloyd-alexander-9780006725619","title":"The Book of Three","description":"\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\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e was 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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, The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain, is also available in hardcover for the first time in twenty years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. This title has Common Core connections.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49638449545489,"sku":"GOR005735967","price":3.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49646868857105,"sku":"GOR002407824","price":3.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49909764653329,"sku":"CIN0006725619G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51421054599441,"sku":"GOR003145272","price":3.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0006725619.jpg?v=1750778601","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/book-of-three-book-lloyd-alexander-9780006725619","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}