The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain

The Chronicles of Prydain series

When Lloyd Alexander finished the Chronicles of Prydain, readers asked for more! So, in 1973, Mr. Alexander wrote a collection of short tales about the land of Prydain. These stories revisit familiar characters and reveal more about the history of this magical land.

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Here readers will find Dallben, destined to be an enchanter; Angharad, Princess of the House of Lyr; Kadwyr, the rascal crow; and Medwyn, the mystical protector of all animals. They'll learn the grim history of the sword Dyrnwyn and even find out how Fflewdur Fflam came by his enchanted harp.

In The Foundling, Lloyd Alexander's land of fantasy and adventure lives on.

Setting
medieval
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle gradeadult
Length
short · 98 pages

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