num_pages: 5
description: When the sword of Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon inthe kingdom of Prydain, falls into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord, Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible cohorts. After a winter expedition filled with danger, Taran's army arrives at Mount Dragon, Arawn's stronghold. There, in a thrilling confrontation with Arawn and the evil enchantress Achren, Taran is forced to make the most crucial decision of his life.
language: English
title: The High King
titlecomplete: The High King (The Chronicles of Prydain #5)
characters: Gurgi, Princess Eilonwy, Taran, Fflewddur Fflam
genres: Juvenile, Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction Fantasy, Young Adult, Childrens, Adventure, Fantasy, Middle Grade, High Fantasy
ratings_count: 54130
series: The Chronicles of Prydain
awards: awardedAt: -31507200000
name: Newbery Medal, name: جایزه ی نیوبری, awardedAt: 347184000000
name: National Book Award Finalist
category: Children's Book (1969) & Fiction (Paperback)
publisher: Listening Library