Lloyd Alexander

The peaceful land of Prydain is under threat. The evil Lord of Annuvin is using the dark magic of the Black Cauldron to create a terrifying army of deathless warriors. The Cauldron must be destroyed, and Taran joins Prince Gwydion and his faithful knights, Ellidyr and Adaon, in this perilous quest. Book 2 of 'The Chronicles of Prydain'

Taran dreams of fighting heroic battles instead of being an Assistant Pig-Keeper... until Hen Wen, the magical pig, disappears. With the land of Prydain under threat by the evil Horned King, he is drawn into a dangerous quest. Coming face-to-face with warriors and witches, a princess and a poet, Taran is about to learn what it truly takes to be a hero. Book 1 of 'The Chronicles of Prydain'

The time has come for Eilonwy, Princess of the Royal House of Llyr, to become a lady, although she would much rather be seeking adventures with assistant pig-keeper Taran. Will Taran lose Eilonwy to the arms of the feeble Prince Rhun or worse still to the clutches of the evil enhantress Achren? Book 3 of 'The Chronicles of Prydain'

Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper is troubled by his lowly status and determined to discover the secret of his true identity. He sets out to consult the powerful witches of Morva and the mysterious Mirror of Llunet. On his quest to find the truth, Taran must journey through distant realms and undertake a series of challenging tasks, as he learns where true greatness lies.

Book 4 of 'The Chronicles of Prydain'