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#HauntsAndHexes Day 12: #Cauldron - Fats shared how she got her copy of the Prydain Chronicles (one of my fave series of all time) here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-cKZ

I wasn't sure what to expect out of this but i had so much fun listening to this!

It's classically the good vs. evil story in which our assistant pig keeper Taran finds himself on yet another quest beset from the first one, as he and his group consisting of Flam, Princess Eilonwy, Doli & Gurgi are looking for the cauldron before Death Lord Arawn can create more cauldron-born and have his own dastardly plans come true.
#pantone2024

I found books 2 thru 4 at my local goodwill. Now of course I need to keep an eye on ebay for books 1 and 5, because I can't bear to have an uncompleted series on my shelf. I read this one already and really enjoyed it. I did find it very dark for a YA book. And my kids loved the cartoon movie version as kids. I think this is a gorgeous cover.

Great thrift scores while out shopping with the sis 💕

I actually enjoyed this one way more then the first book. The quest was enjoyable and there was so many new characters. The villain surprised me because I completely forgot about them since they are nonexistent most of the story haha. There was actual deaths, and the end with Islimach the horse left me shook, I was not expecting that.

“'There will be meat enough for you to chew on,' answered Gwydion with a grim smile. 'I tell you now, none of us has ever set on a more perilous task. I ask your help, for I mean to attack Annuvin itself to seize Arawn's cauldron and destory it.'“

I wouldn't use this book in my classroom because of the language the author uses. I could barely figure out how to pronounce some of the words so I doubt a child could pronounce them too. I wouldn't feel confident reading this to my students.

The Black Cauldrom written by Lloyd Alexander. Chapter 1 p.5-16. This book is second in a series of five in The Chronicles of Prydian. This story continues the adventures of Taran, who is the Assistant Pig-Keeper, as he is sent on a quest. I would classify this book as High Fantasy because Taran is out on a quest to defeat evil.

This book I am recommending is actually the 2nd in the series The Chronicles of Prydain, which would be perfect for an AS or IR. The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander is an F book that won a Newbery Honor (another book in the series won a Newbery Award). You might recognize the title because a Disney movie was also made from it! This series sparked my love for the fantasy genre and would be a good read even now as an adult! #LAE3414sp19

Packing dilemmas: The book on the right is the one I brought to my parent‘s place on break that I haven‘t touched; the middle stack are the books that I am for sure taking back to school with me; the stack on the left are books that I want to take back with me. Send help! 😅

i am far from a fan of halloween (sorry!), but i put my october grinchiness aside for episode 20 of my podcast, in which we discuss the second book in the Chronicles of Prydain series, The Black Cauldron. this series was new to me, and i‘m glad to report that there are scares and spookiness to be had beyond the title! author Erin Nelsen Parekh and i dive into truly terrifying matters of gender politics + toxic masculinity. link to listen in bio 🎧

Good action adventure Fantasy

Book 2 of the chronicles of Prydain kicked up the emotion meter from the prior book, adding an air of maturity to the series that in no way makes it less accessible to any reader, but perhaps 'that much more' accessible to readers looking for a smidge more intensity and character complexity. A beautiful continuation to the story.

#riotgrams June 22nd, Paperback Stack

Of the five books in the Chronicles of Prydain, the second #Fantasy novel is probably considered the most of a #LitsyClassics. I actually hadn‘t remembered this one as well, so I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it while #audiocoloring! @Sarah83 @Bambolina_81

It‘s officially Wednesday now, but only for a few minutes, so here goes!
1. The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander
2. The Road by Carmac McCarthy
3. Ramsay Snow/Bolton — what a monster! If he were real, he‘d definitely be Ann Rule material!
4. Twilight/Girl on a Train/Gone Girl—all were disappointing—to me, anyway! If you liked them, that‘s great!
5. @RachelO —tag, you‘re it! 😜
#tuesdaytidbits

I couldn‘t decide what to post for the #fantasy prompt , because it‘s one of my favorite genres, so I finally decided to go with my first “but the book is so much better!” moment from childhood. I saw the movie first, and only then realized it was based on a book, so of course I read the book and I‘ve loved this series ever since. #noteworthynovember @Jess7

"Is there not glory enough in living the days given to us? You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty, too." ?

I don't always pay a lot of attention to fonts on book covers unless I find them difficult to read, but the font used on the covers of the Chronicles of Prydain is one I love that has always been highly recognizable to me. Also, if you love fantasy, these books are great! Sorry for the crappy pic but I couldn't get to my paper copies at the moment! #ANDITSAUGUST #forfontssake

1. Physical!
2. Heroes
3. Trilogies, easier to keep track of.
4. Last book I finished was Assassin's Fate by Robin Hobb. Loved it.
5. Runemarks by Joanne Harris.
6. Yes! I've found amazing books in charity shops.
7. Anything by Robin Hobb or Terry Pratchett.
8. The Hobbit always has me giggling.
9. Neil Gaiman's Trigger Warning.
10. Disney's The Black Cauldron. Childhood favourite.
11. I shouldn't but I do!
#rapidfirebooktag

A selection of books in my classroom #publishedinthe1960s for #aprilbookshowers

Just finished. Holy shit. My kids watched this cartoon when they were young. I am sure it wasn't as terrifying as the book. At least I hope not. Very similar to the Lord of the Rings as an adventure tale. This series is very mature and dark which I wasn't expecting at all. I am now a fan of the author. Great read and I highly recommend. (This is a borrowed copy. If I buy my own I won't get the movie cover.)

Authors note. Why it isn't about the genre for me, but the truthfulness of the writing. The best books have a great story but are also well told. I'm finding this series quite a lovely surprise.

So much better than the movie.

My #bookhaul from Hastings' 50/75% store clear out.📚👍🏻Always looking for new GF recipes and especiallyp excited for a funnier look at the truths of not eating a true doughnut ever again, etc etc 😂🍰 Also, I apologize for the book title on the right- I just realized if I want to put it among my other cookbooks, I'm going to have to use black paper on the spine since children/ family members come through my house on a regular basis😬

I remember reading this as part of english class in 7th grade and being really excited about reading a fantasy book as a class... And then feeling really disappointed with the actual book. Lol. I wonder if I would feel different about it if I reread it as an adult.

I have been enjoying a variety of magical children's books lately. 😍

I love Alexander's writing, and his spunky heroine Eilowny is definitely one of my favorite girl fantasy characters. I'll be reading these books to my kids when they're a bit older. This is book 2 out of 5, they are based on Welsh mythology and legend, and are short fun reads.