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The high king
by Lloyd Alexander
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91 editions published between 1964 and 2010 in 13 languages and held by 4,581 libraries worldwide In this fifth and final chronicle of Prydain the forces of good and evil meet in ultimate confrontation.
The black cauldron
by Lloyd Alexander
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104 editions published between 1956 and 2010 in 15 languages and held by 4,084 libraries worldwide Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper of Prydain, faces even more dangers as he seeks the magical Black Cauldron, the chief implement of the evil powers of Arawn, lord of the Land of Death.
The golden dream of Carlo Chuchio
by Lloyd Alexander
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19 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 4,049 libraries worldwide Naive and bumbling Carlo, his shady camel-puller Baksheesh, and Shira, a girl determined to return home, follow a treasure map through the deserts and cities of the infamous Golden Road, as mysterious strangers try in vain to point them toward real treasures.
The book of three
by Lloyd Alexander
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110 editions published between 1964 and 2011 in 15 languages and held by 3,877 libraries worldwide Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper to a famous oracular sow, sets out on a hazardous mission to save Prydain from the forces of evil.
The castle of Llyr
by Lloyd Alexander
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86 editions published between 1966 and 2010 in 13 languages and held by 3,427 libraries worldwide When Princess Eilonwy is sent to the Isle of Mona for training, she is bewitched by the evil enchantress Achren, so Taran and other friends must try to rescue her.
Taran Wanderer
by Lloyd Alexander
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75 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 12 languages and held by 3,343 libraries worldwide The fourth book of the Prydain cycle tells of the adventures that befell Taran when he went in search of his birthright and the truth about himself.
Westmark
by Lloyd Alexander
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26 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 2,676 libraries worldwide A boy fleeing from criminal charges falls in with a charlatan, his dwarf attendant, and an urchin girl, travels with them about the kingdom of Westmark, and ultimately arrives at the palace where the king is grieving over the loss of his daughter.
The fortune-tellers
by Lloyd Alexander
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14 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 2,430 libraries worldwide A carpenter in the West African country of Cameroon goes to a fortune teller and finds the predictions about his future coming true in an unusual way.
The Big book for peace
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7 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 2,189 libraries worldwide The wisdom of peace and the absurdity of fighting are demonstrated in seventeen stories and poems by outstanding authors of today such as Jean Fritz, Milton Meltzer, and Nancy Willard, illustrated by famous illustrators such as Paul Zelinsky, the Dillons, and Maurice Sendak.
The Kestrel
by Lloyd Alexander
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14 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 2,174 libraries worldwide With war in Westmark and the assumption of the throne by Mickle, all Theo's talents are needed, as well as those of his former companions.
The beggar queen
by Lloyd Alexander
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18 editions published between 1984 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 2,014 libraries worldwide Chaos reigns in Marienstat as Duke Conrad of Regia, the king's uncle, plots to overthrow the new government of Westmark and bring an end to the reforms instituted by Mickle, now Queen Augusta, Theo, and their companions.
The Illyrian adventure
by Lloyd Alexander
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17 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 2,002 libraries worldwide On a visit to a remote European kingdom in 1872, a fearless sixteen-year-old orphan and her guardian research an ancient legend and become enmeshed in a dangerous rebellion.
The remarkable journey of Prince Jen
by Lloyd Alexander
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17 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Danish and held by 1,978 libraries worldwide Bearing six unusual gifts, young Prince Jen embarks on a perilous quest and emerges triumphantly into manhood.
The wizard in the tree
by Lloyd Alexander
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20 editions published between 1975 and 1998 in 4 languages and held by 1,855 libraries worldwide Mallory's encounter with the wizard in the tree begins a chain of events that change the lives of the villagers dominated by a suspicious squire.
Time cat : the remarkable journeys of Jason and Gareth
by Lloyd Alexander
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31 editions published between 1963 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,831 libraries worldwide Jason and his magic cat Gareth travel through time to visit countries all over the world during different periods of history.
The iron ring
by Lloyd Alexander
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18 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 1,827 libraries worldwide Driven by his sense of "dharma," or honor, young King Tamar sets off on a perilous journey, with a significance greater than he can imagine, during which he meets talking animals, villainous and noble kings, demons, and the love of his life.
The Gawgon and the Boy
by Lloyd Alexander
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11 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,744 libraries worldwide In Depression-era Philadelphia, when eleven-year-old David is too ill to attend school, he is tutored by the unique and adventurous Aunt Annie, whose teaching combines with his imagination to greatly enrich his life.
The cat who wished to be a man
by Lloyd Alexander
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24 editions published between 1973 and 2003 in 6 languages and held by 1,721 libraries worldwide When he begins dealing with humanity, Lionel the cat begins to understand why his wizard master was reluctant to change him into a man.
The foundling, and other tales of Prydain
by Lloyd Alexander
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12 editions published between 1973 and 2009 in English and Danish and held by 1,671 libraries worldwide Six short stories dealing with events that preceded the birth of Taran, a key figure in the author's five works on the Kingdom of Prydain.
The Arkadians
by Lloyd Alexander
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11 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,590 libraries worldwide To escape the wrath of the king and his wicked soothsayers, an honest young man joins with a poet-turned-jackass and a young girl with mystical powers on a series of epic adventures. more
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Adventure and adventurers Adventure stories Alexander, Lloyd Audiobooks Cameroon Carpenters Cats Central America Children's literature, American Children's stories, American Depressions Europe Fairy tales Fantasy Fantasy fiction Fantasy fiction Fiction Fortune Fortune-telling Good and evil History Holly, Vesper (Fictitious character) Imaginary revolutions Imagination Indians of Central America Juvenile works Kings and rulers Literary collections Magic Peace Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Princes Princesses Prydain (Imaginary place) Quests (Expeditions) Responsibility Space and time Swine Swords Taran (Fictitious character : Alexander) Teacher-student relationships Teenage girls Time travel Treasure troves Tricksters War War and society Wealth Wit and humor, Juvenile Wizards
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Alexander, Lloyd
Alexander, Lloyd, 1924-
Alexander, Lloyd Chudley
Alexander, Lloyd Chudley, 1924-2004
Alexander, Lloyd Chudley 1924-2007
Alexander, Lloyd Chudley 1924-2007 Vollst. Name
Aliksander, Luyid
אלכסנדר, לויד. ענבר, יעל. פרנקל, אלונה
الكسندر,لويد ロイド・アリグザンダーאלכסנדר, לויד لويد, الكساندر Languages
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