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The Black Cauldron

The Prydain Chronicles, Book 2

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The Black Cauldron

By: Lloyd Alexander
Narrated by: James Langton
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Peace reigns in Caer Dallben, where Taran works as Assistant Pig-Keeper, but evil threatens the rest of Prydain. The diabolical Arawn's army grows every day, and his terrible warriors never die. They are born in the Black Cauldron from the stolen bodies of slain soldiers. If evil is to be defeated, the cauldron must be destroyed. Taran volunteers to travel to Arawn's stronghold and assist in the destruction of the dreaded cauldron. With his faithful friends reassembled, Taran marches off to face great danger with a courageous heart.Don't miss the rest of Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles.©1965 Lloyd Alexander (P)2004 Random House, Inc, Listening Library, a division of Random House, Inc. Action & Adventure Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Primary Education Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic Heartfelt

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"A wise and wondrous tale written in epic fashion." (Booklist)

Engrossing Fantasy • Compelling Adventure • Excellent Narration • Profound Lessons • Magical Storytelling • Complex Hero
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Great book, the narrator was also great, can’t wait to listen to the next one

Prydain Chronicles

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This was a very interesting story. I really loved the magic, mystery, drama, adventure and dialogue. A pity Disney wasn’t more faithful to the books in the series. This is got me interested in reading the remaining three.

The black Cauldron

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been meaning to give this series a listen for a bit minute... wonderful! didn't disappoint at all!

great narrator and excellent story, of course!

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My only complaint is the voice actors depiction of Morgant. He sounds like a snake, which cheapens his betrayal by foreshadowing it in a way the author never intended and robbing him of honor earned prior to it.

Great Book

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Little does Karen know that he will be meeting those three hags again, nor does he know how important they will be to him in the future. this book is full of suspense companionship trials and tribulations and so much more. I love this series & wish they would make it these into a movie.

One of my favorite books of the series.

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Timeless classic of that sets the standard for much of the contemporary high fantasy literature and programs we see today. A must read for children, YA and adults.

Outstanding storytelling!

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An epic fantasy that follows the struggles of a boy on the brink of manhood and his discovery of the cost of honor.

Excellent coming of age story for boys

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An incredible story that’s full of magic and mystery, an amazing plot and bittersweet ending.

Loved it

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The five books in this classic coming-of-age series were written to be read aloud, and the narrator does a good job with them. They were favorite bedtime stories for our children and they enjoyed hearing them again while traveling. Although the main character is a boy growing to be a man, both my sons and daughter have read and re-read these stories. Be aware that some of the characters die in the later books, so this is not for very young children. Ages eight to twelve would be about right.

Well narrated for young listeners

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My 8 yr old son, my 5 yr old daughter, my wife and I really enjoyed all of the Chronicles of Prydain books. James Langton's narration is fantastic.

Wonderful story for kids & adults, great narration

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