- Taschenbuch: 224 Seiten
- Verlag: Yearling; Auflage: Reissue (15. November 1978)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0440407028
- ISBN-13: 978-0440407027
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,3 x 13 x 1,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.7 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (100 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 484.311 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The tale of Taran, assistant pig keeper, has been entertaining young readers for generations. Set in the mythical land of Prydain (which bears a more than passing resemblance to Wales), Lloyd Alexander's book draws together the elements of the hero's journey from unformed boy to courageous young man. Taran grumbles with frustration at home in the hamlet Caer Dallben; he yearns to go into battle like his hero, Prince Gwydion. Before the story is over, he has met his hero and fought the evil leader who threatens the peace of Prydain: the Horned King.
What brings the tale of Taran to life is Alexander's skillful use of humor, and the way he personalizes the mythology he has so clearly studied. Taran isn't a stick figure; in fact, the author makes a point of mocking him just at the moments when he's acting the most highhanded and heroic. When he and the young girl Eilonwy flee the castle of the wicked queen Achren, Taran emotes, "'Spiral Castle has brought me only grief; I have no wish to see it again.' 'What has it brought the rest of us?' Eilonway asked. 'You make it sound as though we were just sitting around having a splendid time while you moan and take on.'" By the end, Alexander has spun a rousing hero's tale and created a compelling coming-of-age story. Readers will sigh with relief when they realize The Book of Three is only the first of the chronicles of Prydain. --Claire Dederer
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Taran, The Assistant Pig-Keeper, longs to be a hero.
He begins his journey with a strange assortment of companions on a dangerous mission to save his beloved land, Prydain. Packed with action, humor, romance, and gallantry, Taran's adventures chronicle his beloved Prydain and his battle with the forces of evil.
He begins his journey with a strange assortment of companions on a dangerous mission to save his beloved land, Prydain. Packed with action, humor, romance, and gallantry, Taran's adventures chronicle his beloved Prydain and his battle with the forces of evil.
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The Book of Three marks the beginning of the PrydainChronicles, a great five part coming-of age tale. Thus begins thestory of Taran, an orphan who is raised by the wizard Dallben. Taran dreams of the outside world and of being a hero. Even though I have read Tolkien's masterpiece before I came across this book and the rest of the series, I can see why older readers can get nostalgic about the Prydain books. When the psychic pig Hen Wen escapes the farm, a simple search becomes a quest to save Prydain against the Death Lord and his champion. Readers can really relate to Taran, especially younger ones, as he is just barely a teenager. The protagonists are ones that the reader can't help but to just like, and there are not really any slow parts in the book. It has the necessary elements of a fantasy book, but it has a good amount of humor, and is thought provoking. The Book of Three is a quick and easy read, and it motivates you to read the rest of the series. And the Prydain Chronicles is not easily forgotten. If you haven't read any fantasy literature, or just didn't read the Prydain Chronicles, I would suggest to anyone interested to read them.
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_The Book of Three_ begins one of the best children's fantasy series (or fantasy series, period), next to the _Chronicles of Narnia_ of course. It follows what has become a well-worn pattern--hero of humble origin has a series of adventures, involving a struggle against an evil force trying to take over the world, which ends in the hero's discovering that . . . Well, in case you haven't read too many heroic fantasy books, I won't tell you. Anyway, this series stands out from the pack (and yes, I'm afraid I think it is even better than Harry Potter, though I don't expect all you Potter fans to agree with me--check back with me in ten years and we'll discuss it; and yes, I hate it too when people say that to me!). It has lovable characters, humor, and, above everything else, an insight into how we make moral choices and come to be mature, honorable people. Taran starts off wanting excitement, but he comes to realize that if you really want to do things worth doing, you have to care about the thing you're doing more than about the fact that you're the one doing it. Of course, he has a lot of friends to help him in his moral development, especially the feisty princess (and sorceress-in-training) Eilonwy.
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There are books that you don't want to see come to an end.
There are books that rattle in your brain, heart and soul, never to be forgotten.
Lloyd Alexander's magnificent series falls into these categories. I first read them at the age of 13 and have just read them again at 35. This series was the first that I did not want to see end. It's what got me started on reading Tolkien, Lewis, Donaldson, Piers Anthony, Dune, and others. I'm glad to see so many people love these books as well.
And why not? The characters are dynamic, engaging and more real than the average fantasy ones. The stories move along nicely with few if any slow moments. The classic elements of good and evil are all here with some twists.
There were some aspects that I was too young to appreciate the first time. One was the humor, most noticeable in The Book of Three, as we see some of the characters getting to first know each other. The other aspect was the theme/message that the way of the warrior is not the only path to nobility, honor, and courage (or to adulthood). There is as much honor in taking care of a garden as there is in being a warrior, to very loosely paraphrase one of the characters. In this day and age, when so much of the culture says be the biggest, baddest, toughest, strongest, richest etc person who destroys or gobbles up things, the message of taking care of a garden, creating something of beauty be it a woven cloak or a clay pot, or keeping a promise to a friend is refreshing and not heard enough.
To the other reviewers who feel Alexander borrowed characters and motifs heavily from Tolkien, these have been part of literature and mythology for a long time. Long BEFORE Tolkien. If Dallben is Gandalf, well, Gandalf is Merlin. And Merlin was borrowed from other myths or folktales. Alexander borrowed some from The Mabinogen, the Welsh treasury of mythology. Tolkien borrowed from Beowulf and other English sources. These stories have been recreated or recast for ages. Sure, there are similarities but then this is a genre where dwarves, wizards, and enchanted objects are the norm. But assistant Pig-Keepers, frustrated ex-giants who whine about their lack of stature, a traveling bard with a second job as a King, or a trio of witches with an unusual, unpredicable sense of logic who switch identities daily? Hardly. And where have you ever seen a character quite like Fflewdur Flam? (Well, maybe in Dickens or Mark Helprin's A Winter's Tale)
For the kids (or adults) who love Harry Potter: you've got till July before the 4th book is out. There are no Quidditch matches but Taran may remind you of Harry and Dallben may remind you of Dumbledore. Check these five books out. (But avoid the inaccurate animated version of The Black Cauldron)
I've read the Lord of the Rings twice and for a long time considered it the best book I'd ever read. But it doesn't hold quite the special spot in my heart that the Prydain books do. And at least Lloyd Alexander spared us his version of those long boring elf or dwarf songs and poems.
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Fantasic Fantasy
I loved the world of Prydain as a kid and now I am sharing it with my daughter and son.
Vor 12 Monaten von Shelley Burgstaller veröffentlicht
Very Cool
The Book of Three was one of the first fantasy stories I ever read, but it was one of my most memorable. The tale of Taran, the pig keeper, who keeps a magic pig -- Henny? Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 16. Juni 2000 von Hilary
COOL BOOK
This book is cool. its got really exciting wars, magic, and lessons to learn. its a great book, and those who like harry potter, and those who wish that magic really did exist and... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 10. Juni 2000 veröffentlicht
A Good Book
A Book of Three is an intriguing story of a young farm hand who dreams of becoming an adventurer. For all of his life, Taran lived at the quaint farmhouse called Caer Dallben. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 9. Juni 2000 veröffentlicht
My First Foray into Fantasy
When I was in elementary school, I chose this book to write a report about. It was the first fantasy book I've ever read, and I've been hooked ever since. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 8. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
The Book of Three
Until I reached the seventh grade reading was boring to me. Then I was grounded to my room for a month(don't ask). Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 6. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
An Incredible Reading Experience
I received the Chronicles of Prydain as a Christmas gift thispast Christmas, and it was by far my favorite gift. The series is abeautiful chronicling of an incredible adventure. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 1. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
A Great Beggining
I think this is a great beggining to a series of five. There isplenty of action and exitement as the young Taran sets out on ajourney to become a hero. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 24. April 2000 veröffentlicht
The girls liked it
I teach 4th Grade and I had a small group of girls read The Book of Three. They were close to putting it down after about 50 pages because of a thick introduction. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. April 2000 von Mr. Blobby
Enjoyable
The Book of Three was an enjoyable, quick read. Astraightforward sword and sorcery adventure. Fast paced, easy to read. Perfect for younger readers.
Veröffentlicht am 7. April 2000 von Christopher Ware
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