Book Series · 5 Books

The Chronicles of Prydain Books

In order from The Book of Three to The High King.

The Book of Three
The Black Cauldron
The Castle of Llyr
Taran Wanderer
The High King
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Book of Three
Sale price
$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1964

The Book of Three

By Lloyd Alexander

A pig-keeper's quest to become a hero in a battle of good versus evil.

190 pages· 42,509 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: In the land of Prydain, Taran, an assistant pig-keeper, dreams of heroism. Joined by a spirited princess, a boastful bard, and loyal friends, he faces an epic battle between good and evil. As Taran's journey unfolds, the fate of Prydain hangs in the balance. Will he rise to the challenge and become the hero he longs to be? Discover the enchanting adventures that have captivated readers for decades.
In reading order

The Chronicles of Prydain Series

5 books · Published 1964–1968

#1
The Book of Three
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

The Book of Three

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1964

A pig-keeper's quest to become a hero in a battle of good versus evil.

The Black Cauldron
Series
Sale price
$858

The Black Cauldron

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1965

A dark army rises. Can a young pig-keeper destroy the cauldron fueling it?

The Castle of Llyr
Series
Sale price
$858

The Castle of Llyr

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1966

A princess's magic draws danger. Can a pig-keeper save her?

Taran Wanderer
Series
Sale price
$759

Taran Wanderer

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967

A hero's quest for identity leads to a truth he may not be ready to face.

The High King
Series
Sale price
$858

The High King

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968

A powerful weapon in enemy hands. Can Taran and allies stop the ultimate evil?

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 1973

The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain
Sale price
$958

The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1973

Uncover Prydain's secrets and the fate of its magical artifacts in these enchanting tales.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Chronicles of Prydain series?

There are 5 books in the Chronicles of Prydain series. It began with The Book of Three in 1964, and the newest book, The High King, was published in 1968.

What order should you read the Chronicles of Prydain books in?

Start with The Book of Three and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Chronicles of Prydain books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Chronicles of Prydain book is the longest?

The High King is the longest book in the series at 65,470 words (253 pages).

Which Chronicles of Prydain book is the shortest?

The Book of Three is the shortest at 42,509 words (190 pages).

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Lloyd Alexander

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