The High King

by Lloyd Alexander, and published by Holt

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About

The High King is an excellent fantasy set in the mythical kingdom of Prydain. In this book, there is the final struggle between good and evil, and Taran, the assistant Pig-Keeper emerges as the hero and wins the hand of the Princess Eilonwy. Alexander's The High King dramatically concludes the Prydain epic considered to be the most significant fantasy cycle created for children in the 60's by an American author.

Awards Won

Title Year
John Newbery Medal

A medal to be given for the most distiguished contribution to children's literature produced during the preceding calendar year.

 1969 - Winner(s)