Series: Prydain Chronicles Volume: 2 Genre: Fantasy ISBN: 080508049X Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks Price: $5.99 Reader Rating: 8 out of 10 Votes: 11
Description: In the imaginary land of Prydain, where evil is never distant, Taran faces danger more threatening than he has ever dreamed of. It has become imperative that the Black Cauldron, chief implement of the evil powers of Arawn, lord of the Land of Death, be destroyed. For each of the warriors chosento journey th Arawn's domain, the quest has special meaning. To Ellidyr, the youngest son of an impoverished king, it means a chance to satisfy his bitter longing for heroism and fame. For Adaon, beloved for his gentleness and bravery, the quest is an omen whose significance he dreads to discover. And to Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, the adventure provides him with an opportinity to prove to the world that he is no assistant pig keeper, but a brave and honorable warrior.
In this story, filled with great sacrifice and great adventure, each warrior fulfills his destiny in ways entirely unforeseen.