The Chronicles of Prydain
were written by one of my favorite children's authors, Lloyd Alexander, in the 1960's. The first is The Book of Three, and the final one, The High King, won the Newbery in 1968. The books follow the story of Taran, an Assistant Pig-Keeper, the magical pig Hen Wen, and Taran's friends Gurgi, the bard Fllewddur Fllam, and the princess Eilonwy, as they battle to defeat the evil Arawn. It's your basic hero's quest, complete with comic relief, a princess who can take care of herself, and a very scary bad guy. Lloyd based the series on ancient Welsh legends. This series is similar to the Hobbit stories, but as a child I enjoyed these more because they were written for children. These would make great read-aloud books for kids as well.Also try Alexander's Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth
about a boy who time travels with a cat through various time periods when cats were worshipped or feared, and Westmark, his series that features a female hero.
about a boy who time travels with a cat through various time periods when cats were worshipped or feared, and Westmark, his series that features a female hero.
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