The first of the five books which form The Dark Is Rising sequence, this book features three children, on holiday in Cornwall, who discover an ancient map which leads them into a search for a buried grail.

Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy Garth Nix The fourth novel in this classic high-fantasy series, which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings.

A classic high fantasy series which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings. Synopsis The evil death-lord Arawn is once again threatening the peaceful land of Prydain. Taran, the pig-keeper and hero of the Chronicles, must help find and destroy the powerful black cauldron. Ages 7-11.

Desperate for adventure, Taran begins a perilous quest, which demands all of his courage and strength. Ages 7-11 years.

Death Lord Arawn has stolen the black sword, Drynwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. At the request of Prince Gwydion, Taran rallies friends, old and new, to raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible warriors. Together, they must battle through a frozen wasteland to Mount Dragon. This is a climax of The Chronicles of Prydain .

The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. The servants of the light: Will Stanton, the last of the Old Ones, the mysterious Professor Merriman, and the strange albino Welsh boy, Bran, are helped by three ordinary children in this last desperate battle.