The High King
by Lloyd Alexander
When Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in Prydain, falls into the evil Arawn's hands, Taran and his friends seek to retrieve it. Success will be impossible unless they can solve the riddle given to them by Hen Wen.
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The High King by Lloyd Alexander |
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When Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in Prydain, falls into the evil Arawn's hands, Taran and his friends seek to retrieve it. Success will be impossible unless they can solve the riddle given to them by Hen Wen. |
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Book Summary |
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| Reading Level: | 5th - 9th | Spelling/Vocabulary: | Light to medium |
| Category: | Fantasy | Comprehension: | Medium to difficult |
| Setting: | Prydain | Critical Thinking: | Medium to difficult |
| Theme: | Good over evil | Biblical Focus: | Christian victory |
| Paperback Novel: | 304 pages | Study Guide: | 7 units |
Related Studies: Feudal system, Middle Ages
Barbara's Note: This action-packed fantasy is the last in a series about Taran and his friends. It lends itself well to spiritual applications and is somewhat allegorical. It is a classic tale of good over evil. It is a controversial book because it is a fantasy with make-believe creatures and magic. "The Black Cauldron" (of which Disney made a movie) is part of this series. (Grades 8, 9, 10)
