The High King
Lloyd Alexander
Usborne Publishing Ltd
<p>In this thrilling climax of the classic fantasy The Chronicles of Prydain, Death Lord Arawn has stolen the black sword Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. At the request of Prince Gwydion, Taran rallies friends both 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, where a deadly confrontation awaits and Taran's true destiny will at last be fulfilled.</p> <p> <br>"Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy." - Garth Nix</p> <p> <br>"One of the most underrated fantasy series of all time." - Buzzfeed</p> <p> <br>"A very fine fantasy adventure with a quite compelling magic of its own. It is rare that high excitement yields such quiet wisdom." - New York Times</p> <p> <br>"I love these books...Long Live Prydain!" - Meg Rosoff</p> <p> <br>Winner of the Newbery Medal 1969</p>