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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968 · Est. 9 hour read
The High King
Part of the The Chronicles of Prydain series
A powerful weapon in enemy hands. Can Taran and allies stop the ultimate evil?
4.3/5 Goodreads · 56,885 ratings
253 pages· 65,470 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In the land of Prydain, a powerful weapon falls into the hands of Arawn, the dark lord. Taran and Prince Gwydion must rally an army to confront this looming threat. As winter's chill bites, their perilous journey leads them to Arawn's stronghold, where Taran faces a life-altering decision. With the fate of their world hanging in the balance, will they triumph in this final battle between good and evil? Discover the thrilling conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain, where courage and friendship are tested to their limits.
From the publisher
When the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces.
The companions’ last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, adding to the danger they already face. Their journey, fraught with battle and bloodshed, ends at the very portal of Arawn’s stronghold. There, Taran is faced with the most crucial decision of his life.
In this breathtaking Newbery Medal-winning conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain, the faithful friends face the ultimate war between good and evil.
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 253
- Words
- 65,470
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 900L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 11
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 37
Publication
- Published
- May 16, 2006
- First published
- October 27, 1968
- Publisher
- Square Fish
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780805080520
- OCLC
- 122946978
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