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# The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set

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desertcart.com: The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set: 9781250000934: Lloyd Alexander: Books

Review: Breezy on the surface, but beware the hidden depths - I recently re-discovered these after having read them as a kid (in my late 40s as I write this). They are full of standard tropes (the Dark Lord, the Unlikely Hero from a backwater, the Feisty Princess) and pitched for a pre-teen audience, but I still found them very enjoyable. They are a bit sneaky, too. The plotting is simple, breezy, and fun, but there is good emotional depth here, too, with good coming-of-age lessons. The fourth book, Taran Wanderer, in which the main character, Taran, sets off ostensibly to figure out who his parents are, but really to find himself, especially has some incredible, poignant moments as Taran is forced to confront things about himself that he finds shameful. The coming-of-age lessons for Taran are present in the other books, but are the focus of the fourth book. There are also a bunch of fun, sharply-drawn characters, especially among Taran's recurring companions. The series also features an oracular pig, so what's not to like? The combination of the group of distinct characters and breezy, adventuresome plotting seemed very D&D-like to me, and I found lots of inspiration for stuff I will be putting into my D&D games in the future. I don't give out 5 stars lightly, especially for items of art like books and movies. To me, 5 stars means not just good or very good, but among the best. It is even harder objectively judging a series clearly written for an audience one-third my age or less. But the bottom line is that I became very emotionally invested in the characters, and thought Taran was a good model for transitioning into adulthood and the responsibility for self and others that ensues. I cannot discount that investment as a sign of skilled writing, however breezy the books were on the surface. I am also a sucker for the sorts of lessons of self-sacrifice that recur in the series (this is also why A Tale of Two Cities is my favorite Dickens). Hence, I felt justified in giving this series 5 stars. If you are a young reader, I would highly recommend this series. But I'd still recommend it for older readers such as myself, if you're looking for a quick, light read that just might sneak up and punch you in your gut emotionally. The coming of age lessons in Prydain are not as subtly or sublimely written as, say, LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea, but are highly effective nonetheless. They can be a guide to younger readers, and a reminder to older ones.
Review: LotR for the middle school reader (or ALL of us) - This series by Lloyd Alexander is a real treasure—well-written, engaging, and building on the long tradition of legend and fairy tale that has taught us all for so many centuries. Sure, there are "borrowed" elements, if one wants to call them that, but they are not mere pastiche. The story is at once just what you hope for and not quite what you expect. Importantly, the characters grow, learn, mature, and strive to be better people along the way, and the road they take to get there is harrowing and difficult—just like real life. But like all good fairy stories, it shapes our us rather than dictating to us.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,759 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books) #120 in Fantasy for Children #154 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,186) |
| Dimensions  | 5.45 x 3.25 x 8.1 inches |
| Grade level  | Preschool - 2 |
| ISBN-10  | 1250000939 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1250000934 |
| Item Weight  | 2 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 1104 pages |
| Publication date  | October 25, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Square Fish |
| Reading age  | 7+ years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breezy on the surface, but beware the hidden depths
*by V***N on April 10, 2019*

I recently re-discovered these after having read them as a kid (in my late 40s as I write this). They are full of standard tropes (the Dark Lord, the Unlikely Hero from a backwater, the Feisty Princess) and pitched for a pre-teen audience, but I still found them very enjoyable. They are a bit sneaky, too. The plotting is simple, breezy, and fun, but there is good emotional depth here, too, with good coming-of-age lessons. The fourth book, Taran Wanderer, in which the main character, Taran, sets off ostensibly to figure out who his parents are, but really to find himself, especially has some incredible, poignant moments as Taran is forced to confront things about himself that he finds shameful. The coming-of-age lessons for Taran are present in the other books, but are the focus of the fourth book. There are also a bunch of fun, sharply-drawn characters, especially among Taran's recurring companions. The series also features an oracular pig, so what's not to like? The combination of the group of distinct characters and breezy, adventuresome plotting seemed very D&D-like to me, and I found lots of inspiration for stuff I will be putting into my D&D games in the future. I don't give out 5 stars lightly, especially for items of art like books and movies. To me, 5 stars means not just good or very good, but among the best. It is even harder objectively judging a series clearly written for an audience one-third my age or less. But the bottom line is that I became very emotionally invested in the characters, and thought Taran was a good model for transitioning into adulthood and the responsibility for self and others that ensues. I cannot discount that investment as a sign of skilled writing, however breezy the books were on the surface. I am also a sucker for the sorts of lessons of self-sacrifice that recur in the series (this is also why A Tale of Two Cities is my favorite Dickens). Hence, I felt justified in giving this series 5 stars. If you are a young reader, I would highly recommend this series. But I'd still recommend it for older readers such as myself, if you're looking for a quick, light read that just might sneak up and punch you in your gut emotionally. The coming of age lessons in Prydain are not as subtly or sublimely written as, say, LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea, but are highly effective nonetheless. They can be a guide to younger readers, and a reminder to older ones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LotR for the middle school reader (or ALL of us)
*by A***N on December 30, 2025*

This series by Lloyd Alexander is a real treasure—well-written, engaging, and building on the long tradition of legend and fairy tale that has taught us all for so many centuries. Sure, there are "borrowed" elements, if one wants to call them that, but they are not mere pastiche. The story is at once just what you hope for and not quite what you expect. Importantly, the characters grow, learn, mature, and strive to be better people along the way, and the road they take to get there is harrowing and difficult—just like real life. But like all good fairy stories, it shapes our us rather than dictating to us.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book series.
*by L***A on December 13, 2025*

I originally purchased this set more than 40 years ago. A little boy asked me for the books because he fell in love with the stories. I have searched and finally found this replacement set. These are great stories about a boy who dreams of adventure and finds that there are consequences. Well worth it.

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