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Since "The Book of Three" was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewdd... More

Now repackaged with a new, updated cover. Jason's cat has nine fantastic lives--and he's taking Jason along for the ride.Jasonas cat has nine fantastic livesaand heas taking Jason along for the ride... More

It's 1872, and adventurous Vesper Holly and her guardian set out for the tiny country of Illyria on a quest for its legendary treasure. But once Vesper and Brinnie arrive, they are plunged into a fierce struggle between rebel forces--and someone is out to kill the two of them.Lloyd Alexander has won... More

Tamar, the young king of Sundari, loses everything in a dice game--his kingdom, his riches, and even the right to call his life his own. To make good on his debt, he sets out on a journey that leads him into a world of magic, where animals can talk, the foolish are surprisingly wise, and danger awai... More

The first volume of Lloyd Alexander's classic "Westmark" trilogy finds a printer's apprentice on the road with a traveling show. Performing feats that astound and amaze, he and his friends fall into a trap set by Chief Minister Cabbarus, who is determined to wrest power from the grief-stricken king.... More

In the second volume of the Westmark trilogy, Theo is about to be Prince of Westmark, a province marked by great poverty and corruption. But an assassin's pistol shot makes things even more dangerous for the new monarchy.... More

Bearing six unusual gifts, young Prince Jen embarks on a perilous quest and emerges triumphantly into manhood. This rich fantasy was named "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year and a "Booklist" Top of the List Award winner.When Prince Jen volunteers to search for the legendary court of Taie... More

Alexander's beloved heroine Vesper Holly is back for one last adventure. Vesper and her friends set out for the site of the legendary Troy. When they fall into a trap laid by the despicable Dr. Helvitius, Vesper needs all of her cunning to escape.Vesper and her friends are sailing off to the newly d... More

The great American storyteller Alexander conjures up an engrossing tale of a bewitching magician. Lidid is not only beautiful--she can perform the greatest magic feat imaginable--the rope trick.It's magic The great American storyteller Lloyd Alexander conjures an engrossing tale of a bewitching mag... More