Taran, The Assistant Pig-Keeper , longs to be a hero.
He begins his journey with a strange assortment of companions on a dangerous mission to save his beloved land, Prydain. Packed with action, humor, romance, and gallantry, Taran's adventures chronicle his beloved Prydain and his battle with the forces of evil.
He begins his journey with a strange assortment of companions on a dangerous mission to save his beloved land, Prydain. Packed with action, humor, romance, and gallantry, Taran's adventures chronicle his beloved Prydain and his battle with the forces of evil.
- Ages
- 11, 12, 9, 10
- Interest Level
- Grades 4 - 7
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 5.5
- Lexile Measure
- 770L
- DRA
- 44
- Guided Reading
- U
- Publisher
- Henry Holt & Company
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Genre
- Dictionaries, Reference, Series, Science Fiction and Fantasy
About the Author
Lloyd Alexander
Lloyd Alexander is the author of many books for children, including The Arkadians, The Black Cauldon, and the Book of Three.
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