The Black Cauldron: 2 (The Chronicles of Prydain 2)

The Newbery Medal-winning second book in Lloyd Alexanders The Chronicles of Prydain series The Black Cauldron―the inspiration for Disneys 1985 cult animated film. . In the land of Prydain evil is never far away. Arawn Lord of the Land of Death has been building an army of dark warriors to take over Prydain and the only way to stop him is to destroy the Black Cauldron he uses to create his dreaded soldiers.. Taran Assistant Pig-Keeper and his loyal companions must journey deep into Arawns domain to destroy the Black Cauldron. For each of them the quest has special meaning. For Taran it is a glorious opportunity to use his first sword in battle. But war requires a sacrifice greater than hed ever imagined. . . .. Includes a new pronunciation guide. This title has Common Core connections.