The Book of Three
The Book of Three (1964) is a high fantasy novel by American writer Lloyd Alexander, the first of five volumes in The Chronicles of Prydain. The series follows the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper, a youth raised by Dallben the enchanter, as he nears manhood while helping to resist the forces of Arawn Death-Lord.
First edition dustjacket with Ness artwork | |
| Author | Lloyd Alexander |
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| Cover artist | Evaline Ness |
| Country | United States |
| Series | The Chronicles of Prydain |
| Genre | Children's literature, fantasy |
| Publisher | Holt, Rinehart and Winston |
Publication date | March 12, 1964 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 217 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0-8050-0874-8 |
| OCLC | 17720934 |
| LC Class | PZ8.A37 Bo |
| Followed by | The Black Cauldron |
The book provided many elements of plot for the 1985 Disney animated feature The Black Cauldron.
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