The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander - Fantasy - SFBookcase.com - Reference of Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels/Authors.

Series: Prydain Chronicles
Volume: 3
Genre: Fantasy
ISBN: um...68257963
Publisher: Bantam Double Day Dell Books
Price: $5.99
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The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander

Description: Princess Eilonwy has accompanied Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, on all his adventures. But a princess needs special skills that can only be learned in a royal household, so she travels to the Island of Mona to begin her proper education. As it turns out, court life isn't as boring as it seems to the tomboyish princess - friends and enemies appear in many guises, and danger hides in every corner. When Eilonwy disappearsa nd disturbing rumors about the evil enchantress Achren surface, Taran and his ocmpanions undertake an exciting and terrifying mission to rescue their princess. But will Taran battle his way to Eilonwy's side and rescue her from danger, only to lose the love of his life to court etiquette? Will she even come out of the nightmare alive?