The Book of Three. [The Chronicles of Prydain].

Uncorrected Proof. 8vo. Pp. 214, [3]. Glossy printed wraps.

The first of five volumes in The Chronicles of Prydain fantasy series, inspired by Welsh mythology. Ranked number 18 in 2012 among all-time best children's novels in a survey published by School Library Journal. It follows Taran, the Assistant Pig-keeper in his quest to become a hero battling the forces of evil. Originally published in 1964 by Henry Holt & Co. Winner of the 1969 Newbery Medal for the final volume in the series, The High King. A loose animated film adaptation by Walt Disney Productions of the first two books in the series and released in 1985 under the title of the latter, The Black Cauldron, was a rare commercial failure for the studio. "An enchanting fantasy...completely convincing." –Booklist