{"product_id":"the-black-cauldron-9780805061314","title":"The Black Cauldron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Newbery Medal-winning second book in Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain series, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Cauldron\u003c\/i\u003e--the inspiration for Disney's 1985 cult animated film.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his loyal companions must journey deep into Arawn's 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 he'd ever imagined. . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes a new pronunciation guide. This title has Common Core connections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLloyd Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (1924-2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved children's fantasy series, the Chronicles of Prydain, one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy and the inspiration for the animated Disney film, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Cauldron\u003c\/i\u003e. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Henry Holt \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50645443838226,"sku":"9780805061314","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c2d6d8ff-d2d6-4e37-a7e2-3cf6f6f9ef92.jpg?v=1733152904","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-black-cauldron-9780805061314","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}