Recommended Reads — Youth

The Book of Three

The Book of Three

by Lloyd Alexander 


Favorite quote:

"Most of us are called on to perform tasks far beyond what we can do. Our capabilities seldom match our aspirations, and we are often woefully unprepared. To this extent, we are all Assistant Pig-Keepers at heart.”


What did you find intriguing about this book?

In this tale about good and evil, Taran, an assistant Pig-Keeper, is on an impatient journey to become a hero and to change his circumstances. He isn’t your perfect hero, but he gains a group of friends with whom he learns and grows. How will they keep the Kingdom of Prydain safe from the evil Horned King? Taran’s adventures have a great mix of humor and excitement that is good for ages 10-12 years.