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The Foundling

And Other Tales of Prydain

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The Foundling

By: Lloyd Alexander
Narrated by: James Langton
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A companion book to The Chronicles of Prydain, this collection of short stories revisits beloved characters and reveals more about the history of the magical land of Prydain.

Here, readers will find Dallben, destined to be an enchanter; Angharad, a princess of the House of Llyr; Kadwyr, the rascal crow; and Medwyn, the mystical protector of all animals. They'll learn the grim history of the sword of Dyrnwyn and even find out how Fflewddur Fflam came by his enchanted harp. How did Coll rescue Hen Wen when she disappeared at the hand of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death? Find the answer to this question and many more, in The Foundling: And Other Tales of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander.
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Good for anyone who has read the Prydain Chronicles, as it delves into stories of touched on but never more than lightly in the books and brings back a couple main characters.

A good jaunt back

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These stories do a good job of filling in some back story and teach good lessons about personal character, but it did not tell us about Gurgle.

Good stories with good morals

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A beautiful return to a masterpiece. I'm happy I listened to my gut. Words cannot overstate how well Lloyd Alexander is a master of wordcraft.

Brilliant return to the world

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If you are a fan of the prydain chronichles you'll enjoy this thoroughly. Happy Listening!

Short but good!

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Wonderful quite simply. Delightful in every way that delightfulness is able to be measured or weighed.

Simply wonderful

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