The Chronicles of Prydain #3
Lloyd Alexander
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Date read: 20 - 23 June 2020
Length: 160 pages
Published: 1966 (1968 in GB)
Princess Eilonwy is sent to Mona to learn how to be a proper princess. Accompanied by Taran and their band of companions, they make it to Mona, only to realise things are not as they seem, and Eilonwy is in grave danger. Can they save her?
I like Eilonwy. You forget she's actually a princess because she's so down to earth and just acts like 'one of the boys'. In her heart she wants to stay and have adventures with her friends, but she knows she must learn how to be a lady.
Prince Rhun of Mona is a bit of an idiot, and in no way an adventurer. But he comes through for them in the end and that makes him one of the good guys. "Hallo, hallo!"
Who doesn't love a giant cat? Well, most people when they're trying to get away. Luckily Llyan likes Fflewddur Fflam and his harp.
We learn a little more about Eilonwy's magic orb. It is called the Golden Pelydryn and can be used to read the Book of Spells. But it won't work for everyone!
There is still more to learn of course. We still don't know who Taran's parents are!
So I didn't quite enjoy The Castle of Llyr as much as the previous two, but it's still good! I'm looking forward to reading more.
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Thanks,
The Wee Librocubicularist
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