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The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain)
Lloyd Alexander
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The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions! 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; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli-all of whom have become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain. Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander's beautifully written tales not only captured children's imaginations but also garnered the highest critical praise. The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, The High King, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."Henry Holt is proud to present this classic series in a new, redesigned paperback format. The jackets feature stunning art by acclaimed fantasy artist David Wyatt, giving the books a fresh look for today's generation of young fantasy lovers. The companion book of short stories, The Foundling is also available in paperback at this time. In their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children.
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Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Pig-boy gets to be a bit princely, but has problems with undead, goddesses, etc.
This is a reasonably diverting kids book, and doesn't take itself too seriously, even with putting in the Celtic legends about magic pots that can bring the dead back to life, and the various deities that are associated with that sort of thing. Your evil witch queen of the undead type person, at least, of sorts. So, a good one for the kids, for sure.
Do Not Read The Black Cauldron.......2007-04-13
The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander is an adventurous book that I wouldn't recommend to any age. First Taran is trying to find a counselor. They also have problems with the cauldron, it got stolen two different ways. Taran had looked everywhere for it! There are three witches that are mangy and ugly. Their names are Orrwen, Orddu, and Orgoch. These three witches wanted to turn Taran into a toad! The witches also owned the black cauldron but Taran had stole it. Now the the witches want Taran, so they can get to the cauldron and also turn him in to a toad.
Taran is a pig boy that learns that life of a true hero involves painful sacrifices. The three witches are scary and evil. The witches are determined to get cauldron back. The witches want to turn Taran and his people to become toads, then the witches would have their cauldron. The cauldron is an important item to everyone. The cauldron is about half the size of a man, and black.The black cauldron is also very wide, that way all three witches could fit around it and add all the ingredients. The witches want the cauldron back because they want to make a potion to turn Taran in to a toad.
I recommend you don't read this book because its not very exciting. I really don't think you would like this book weather you like books or not! You wont enjoy this book... guarenteed.
The Black Cauldron.......2007-04-13
The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander is an interesting book that I would recommend to people to all ages.The story opens up at their cottage,while they are trying to find or get a counselor.After the meeting they were still trying to get a counselor so after the Prince heard about them talking who is the counselor, he just said that he was the counselor but he really wasn't.One day they realized that something was missing!So they went to go look for it because it wasn't theirs it was theirs it was the three wtches.When they were out looking it started to rain so they had to find some where to stay, so they found this cottage and stayed their.When they were their they ran into the three witches and they said they wanted to turn them into frog/toads.There names were Orwell, Rod, and Orgoch.So will they get the cauldron back???When they found the cauldron they found out that it was the three witches.So they felt bad.After they found that out they gave it to back to the three witches, and they didn't turn them into toads/frogs they were happy about that but sad about the black cauldron.
The setting takes place at two places but it takes place mostly at cottage/outside.The cottage/outside is dark,creepy,and old.The people are scared and frightend because of how dark,creepy,and old it is.
I recommend this book because it is exciting!!!
The Black Cauldron.......2007-03-15
The Black Cauldron is the second book to the series by Lloyd Alexander. It describes a quest that Taran and his fellow companions go on to retrieve and destroy the Black Cauldron. It is a dangerous weapon Arawn uses to create his deathless warriors known as Cauldron-Born. In this story Taran and his companions face many challenges such as Huntsmen and other warriors to get the Cauldron. This book is full of excitement, fantasy, and adventure that anyone would enjoy a lot.
This book is about an assistant pig keeper named Taran. He and his companions Doli, Gurgi, Fflewddur, Adaon, Eilonwy, and Ellidyr, are planning to go retrieve the Black Cauldron and destroy it. They have to retrieve it from Arawn the evil Lord of Annuvin to prevent him from making more Cauldron-Born which are the mute and deathless warriors who serve him, but when they finally reach Annuvin there is something strange. As they went through the gates there is no one. Then they hear that the cauldron had already been stolen before they had gotten there. They are ordered to retreat and go back so they can form a new plan. On their way back they encounter Huntsmen. Huntsmen are warriors who had betrayed their comrades and kill for the joy of it. They travel in small groups and when one of them dies it adds strength to the rest. Taran and his companions managed to escape, but the Huntsmen are still following them, but just as they are about to be captured they found a secret passage where they meet Gwystyl. He helps them hide from the Huntsmen and tells them that three sisters known as Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch have it and they live in the Marshes of Morva. After a long journey they had mad it to the Marshes of Morva where they are captured by the three sisters. When they are about to be killed, Taran tells them of the cauldron they have been searching for. The sisters tell him that they will give it to them if they trade something that they prize. All of the companions offer everything they prize, but it wasn't good enough. Then Taran remembered the necklace he had gotten from someone before and tried to trade that. The three sisters agreed and gave them the Black Cauldron. Taran and all his companions tried to destroy it, but they learned that it can only be destroyed by a living person willing to crawl in the pot as a sacrifice to destroy it. Ellidyr decides to sacrifice himself and he crawls into the cauldron and it split and shattered.
The Black Cauldron takes place in a large land called Prydain. Throughout the story Taran and his companions travel through many different places in Prydain such as the Marshes of Morva and the Forest of Idris. The Forest of Idris was full of steep slopes, gorges, pleasant meadows wrinkled into hills. There was also brown withered grass, oaks and alders with dead leaves hanging on the crooked branches, and the trunks were black and shriveled. The Marshes of Morva there were growths of thorny furze that rose up, long swamps, and small clumps of dead tree trunks. Also there was dead brown grass and gray pools of stagnant water.
The main problem in the story is that Taran and his companions are trying to retrieve and destroy the Black Cauldron before the evil Lord Arawn makes more of his Cauldron-Born and rules all of Prydain. Although when they attempt to steal the cauldron from him it was already gone. It was taken by its original owners Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch. So after many days of traveling through the Marshes of Morva they finally find the three sisters. They were willing to give Taran the Black Cauldron if he traded something he prized very dearly. He gave them a very special necklace which was given to him by a good friend of his. They try to destroy it but the only way they could was if a living person was willing to sacrifice themselves. None of them wanted to do it so Ellidyr chose to do it. When he put himself inside the Black Cauldron split and shattered. That was the end of Ellidyr and the Black Cauldron. Now Arawn would never be able to create any more Cauldron-Born again
The Black Cauldron Destroyed.......2007-02-10
Taran thinks he will enjoy being a man more than his current job of assistant pig keeper, but throughout this story Taran learns to love and hate manhood and all the war greed men seem to love. As Taran grows closer to Eilonwy and his old companions, Taran learns to understand wisdom and how to be a leader.
Gwydion, Prydain's greatest war leader wants to destroy The Black Cauldron. The Black Cauldron (or Black Crochan) is what brings the dead back. It brings them back mute and completely evil. After the Cauldron is reported missing the story becomes a race between good and evil. Who will win the race? I will let you find that out for yourself.
This is the second book in the Chronicles of Prydain. The other books in the chronicle are, The Book of Three, The Castle of Llyr, Taran Wanderer, and The High King. Lloyd Alexander does a wonderful job with his books and I recommend these books to anyone who loves an adventure. I read the first book of this series when I was about twelve so I would suggest this book if you were in-between 4th and 9th grade. PR21
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Will the Dragon Homeland be Restored?
Monkey tells the tale as he joins the dragon princess Shimmer, and, along with two feisty humans, they embark on a mission to recover the dragon homeland. It has been Shimmer's personal quest for years, ever since Witch Civet stole the sea, and the dragons were evicted from their magnificent palaces of coral and pearl. Now the archenemy Civet is repentant, and she too has thrown in her lot with this fearless band.
Key to their success is the magic of the dragons' cauldron. But he cauldron is cracked, and to mend it they must reach the enchanted traveling mountain and engage the help of the fabled Snail man and the powerful Smith. Since the war against all dragons as escalated under the rule of the human king, Butcher, their journey is a dangerous one. The obstacles are endless, but so too are theqesters' determination and resourcefulness. just when they think hat they are within reach of their final goal, they face the biggest challenge of all....
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great addition to this series.......2005-08-22
This book is a great addition to this series. My daughter and I have loved this book and all the others.
A highly unique fantasy true to characters and storyline.......2001-03-17
Much as I love all types of books, fantasy has been my favorite for as long as I can remember. So, considering that I have read extensively in this field, I have read all the cleshaes to the point where I can almost guess the ending two chapters into most books. This series I'm happy to say, is in a league all it's own. It's completely unlike any series I've ever read before, and I have to say I'm releaved that there actually is a fantasy series where male and female characters treat each other equaly, and female characters can be just as strong as male characters. Anyway, in this book (which is third in this incredible series) Monkey tells the tale as the book picks up basically where the previous one (told by Shimmer) left off, as they continue their quest to try to restore the inland sea. At first I was a little irritated at having Monkey tell this segment of the adventure; I wanted more Shimmer! but I quickly warmed up to him, and to the hillarious irony with which he tells the story. This book was also largely character based, focusing a lot of the interrelations of the characters, as Monkey begins to build a bond with Thorn, a saintly young human boy, who is very jealous of Shimmer's favoritism to newcommer Indigo. (a human girl) This book also has plenty of exciting action and adventure scenes though, and tons of suspense, so fans of action will not be dissapointed either. I would recommend reading the first two prior to this one, since it will make a lot more sense that way. Also, I would recommend these books to anyone from ten years old one up since in my opinion they are quite timeless.
3rd book out of a great series...........2001-03-01
The 3rd book out of a great series thata started with "Dragon of the Lost Sea", and "Dragon Steel". It uses a famous chinese character called monkey,(from "Journey to the West" {an 100-chapter book written during the chinese dynasty. *rare!*)Wise-cracking, witty, and unpredictable monkey tells the story from his point of view. Great fun, a good storybook to cuddle up with. I recommend reading the first book first to understand what is going on.
Good book.......2001-02-23
This was an extremely good book. it was a fantasy, but it had a little human touch to it. For example, two of the main characters, a monkey and a dragon, constantly tease each other. The author is very skilled, making even a monkey seem wise and dignified. The storyline is a bit overwrought, relying wholly on constant action rather than suspense. However, many people enjoy that more. All in all, I would say that it was better than a similiar book, Dragon of the Lost Sea, which happens to be by the same author. The books even have the same characters. Dragon Cauldron, however, used the mystery of magic to the better advantage of the story. This adds more fantasy to the sroryline, but it also makes parts of the book extremely confusing. In all, it was one of the best fantasies I have ever read.
Dragon Cauldron.......2001-01-09
The 3rd in a great series, Dragon Cauldron is the further adventures of the exiled dragon princess Shimmer and her 4 companions; the Monkey wizard, Civet the Witch, and human children Thorn and Indigo. I really enjoyed this book, though I dislike the way that Shimmer played favorites with Thorn and Indigo. It's all right to help a friend feel better, but not at the expense of another friend's feelings. I recommend this book to anyone enjoys a good tale of magic and dragons.
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This is the third and final volume of the picaresque historical romance. It tells the story of Trinket, an irreverent and comic anti-hero, and his adventures through China and Chinese history, spanning more than twenty years at the beginning of the Qing dynasty.
Customer Reviews:
Let's not be too unfair..........2006-11-06
First off, I understand some fans of wuxia fiction have some problems with Minford's translations. Fair enough, there are some slips, but the readibility of this series is excellent - I would not be afraid to hand these books off to someone interested in the genre. Minford has rendered the sometimes terse Chinese into a flowing english that would hook just about anyone.
The books are printed with very high quality, but unfortunately this raises the pricetag quite a bit. Collecting the entire trilogy is going to cost over $100, for books that will in all likelyhood be read once. These books are really crying out for a nice softcover treatment that could place it in a lot more hands!
........2006-09-24
never quite get the essence of jing jong. Free translations on the web are much better
Book Description
This is the second part of a three-volume picaresque historical romance by one of China's most popular authors. It tells the story of Trinket, an irreverent and comic anti-hero, and his adventures through China and Chinese history, spanning more than twenty years at the beginning of the Qing
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A Little Treasure!.......2006-01-10
Louis Cha is perhaps the paramount Chinese adventure novelist of the modern age and with Deer & the Cauldron, his last epic, he introduces one of his most indelible characters--Trinket Wei.
Trinket is the son of a Yangzhou prostitute who goes through a series of adventures so unbelievable, from becoming a 'eunuch' in the Forbidden City and friend of the emperor, to a Shaolin, a Lama, a Heaven & Earth rebellion leader, and a disciple of Snake Island--all woven into the mystery of the sutra and dragon-lines, and the fate of the Qing (Manchu) Empire--yet so utterly entertaining, as to both honor and revolutionize the genre.
The only drawback is that the translation maintains the more Chinese style of heavy narrative exposition--they 'tell' almost as much as 'show' which is very much different to the post-TV/Cinema Western style of immediate scene. If the sheer lunatic excitement of the story wasn't so engrossing, it would probably lose some readers along the way.
Hopefully more Wuxia will make the transition into English!
Entertaining, but suffers from too many girls.......2002-10-19
The novel's most glaring weakness is that too many girls pop in and out of Trinket's life at his convenience. There is no compelling romantic relationship in the book and I found their characterization one dimensional and utterly predictable. The book shows its heritage as a serialized newspaper novel. Nevertheless, Trinket is witty, resourceful, and delightful.
This book is so different from his other novels that many consider the Deer and the Cauldron his ultimate accomplishment. I beg to differ. The first 2/3 of the Book and the Sword was more coherent and entertaining. The Smiling Proud Wanderer has a much more profound love story between Linghu Chong (played by Jet Li in Swordsman II) and two lead female characters (doesn't include Brigitte Lin in II) with an interesting tragic twist at the end.
However, I am eagerly awaiting for the release of the final volume.
An Emperor, A Handful of Heroes, and Brothel's Youngling.......2001-03-29
Yes! This is pretty much the same review as the one for the first book, but it's not a book series. So there!
This is the last of Cha's masterful storytelling efforts and it is by far his most original. The siver-tongued and foulmouthed anti-hero (Trinket Wei) will definitely fill your hours with amazement, laughter, gasps of "WHAT!" and "HOW'D HE DO THAT!?!". For me these comments and expressions were spoken out loud (and very loud somthings), which is something I almost never do. The other characters in this book are very loveable, mostly heroic, and uncommonly very vulnerable. At first glance, the men and women of River and Lake seem to exude the aura of stereotypical "heroes" (and villains) that as children listening to storytellers we have come to believe to have lived in that era. But their personalities and character faults envelope them with a third dimensional layer that definitely makes them leap of the page. Only the first two (of three) books are currently available and you'll definitely want to pickup the second before finishing the first. I think I read about 600 pages the first night.
So... Tired of the "poo" that's been floating around in you're Fantasy or Adventure sections of the bookstore? This is one of the books that you'll want to snatch up! Now! Currently, I'm pulling my fingernails out with my teeth waiting for Oxford to put out the THIRD part of this book. I'm also anxiously awaiting Cha's "The Book and The Sword" which was translated by Graham Ernshaw (GREAT translation BTW). This one is mentioned in the intro of TD&TC, so I'm hoping that it comes out soon!
More gruesome than the First Book but still exciting.......2001-03-24
In this Second Book of *The Deer and the Cauldron*, Trinket the teenage trickster gets to travel a lot more than in the First Book, which was mostly set in the Forbidden City. Still searching for the eight copies of the *Sutra in Forty-Two Sections*, about which much more is now revealed, he visits the northern Wutai Mountains, where evil Tibetan lamas try to kidnap the lost father of the young Manchu Emperor; confronts the perils of Snake Island, where he is initiated into the Sect of the Mystic Dragon; stays at the Shaolin Monastery, from whose assortment of rather ridiculous monks he does not seek to learn much kung fu; and is finally sent to the south-western Yunnan province, where a conspiracy is afoot to overthrow the Qing dynasty.
The first one hundred pages of this Second Book are perhaps the most addictive of the two volumes and the action remains fast-paced throughout. However, Trinket's assumption of more and more false identities and his rapid promotion in the various milieux he infiltrates tend to become a little formulaic. The general tone is one of derision, and the only truly noble figure in the whole series is the White Nun, who might have been interpreted, in another era, by a Xu Feng or a Cheng Pei Pei. As for Trinket's increasingly sophisticated Machiavellianism, it is often disturbing, as he murders enemy after enemy in the most dastardly ways (usually by poison or back stabs), disposing of the bodies with his "decomposing powder". Even his sex life, and particularly his sado-masochistic relationship with the berserk Princess Ning, is repulsive. I am not talking of light B&D, which I would have rather enjoyed (especially with the woman on top), but of the heavier stuff of which the following might give you an idea: "Dear Laurie [Trinket's false identity as an Imperial Eunuch], Prince Laurie, you can go on beating me if you like, but please first put my joints back!". And I am not mentioning in what horribly mutilated condition Trinket finds one of his friends at the end of the novel. Had the tone been a little less over-the-top and tongue-in-cheek, such scenes would have sickened me.
Nevertheless, *The Deer and the Cauldron* remains an extremely enjoyable read, and I hope Oxford University Press will not fail to publish the Third Book. I aspire some day to find more uplifting, mystical and literary martial arts novels, in the vein of the King Hu movies I worship, but in the meantime, Louis Cha (a.k.a. Jin Yong) is the closest literary equivalent I have found to a really good kung fu film.
Asia's great "wu xia" novelist finally in English.......2000-10-17
Fans of the new Ang Lee film, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," will welcome this swashbuckling adventure story of 17th century Manchu-dominated China. THE DEER AND THE CAULDRON (aka "Royal Tramp") is by repute the very best of the thirteen "wu xia" (or "martial chivalry") novels written by Louis Cha, "the Alexandre Dumas of Asia." Published originally as a newspaper serial in Hong Kong, under the Chinese pseudonym Jin Yong, this beautifully constructed novel may be a better book than any by Dumas, who certainly never created a central character as seductively self-absorbed as Cha's Wei Xiaobao - who becomes "Trinket" in translator John Minford's version. Trinket is an incorrigible teenage rogue from the "pleasure quarter" of Yangzhou who by guile and good fortune becomes simultaneously a confidant of the boy emperor Kang Xi and a leader of the loyalist martial arts outlaws of the Heaven and Earth Society. John Minford's graceful translation gives the most popular Chinese novelist on earth a shot at a legion of new fans. (An earlier Louis Cha novel, "Book and Sword: Gratitude and Revenge," is available for download in its entirety, in English, from "http://idt.net/~earnshaw.")
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The Book of the Cauldron (The Hallowed Isle, Book 3)
Diana L. Paxson
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The Romans came, conquered, and departed, leaving behind them a strange new religion called Christianity. The princes of Britannia have driven back the invading Saxons and dream of a return to bygone days, while others on the island invoke the magic of a time older still. For the revered ancient goddesses Eve on in the hearts and memories of the proud royal women of the old British tribes. And now, King Artor -- wounded in body and spirit -- proclaims that the sword and the spear must be put to rest, and summons his mother Igierne, Lady of the Lake, to use the powers of the Cauldron to heal a troubled, wartorn land. But old jealousies and new power struggles threaten disaster, as Artor's sister Morgause hides a deadly secretand a darker magic. It is Guendivar the queen who holds the key to their survival, if she can master her own power in time.
For a darkness is emanating from high places -- and it threatens to devastate a realm.
Customer Reviews:
What a treat!.......2000-05-09
I really loved this one. I liked the first two - a lot - also, but this was a humdinger! This is such an original retelling of the legends, and the first that really makes sense to me even though I've always loved the Arthurian stories. Paxson has a real genius for delving into the back-story of the stories we all think we know - and coming up with plausible explanations for much of what is puzzling to modern minds, even while seeming to remain true to the ancient culture. A great exercise in fantasy. And there are moments of real beauty here too. I could have wished the book were longer - but it's the economy that gives her retelling such impact; she just goes to the heart of each important scene, and then moves on, so the reader is left with a series of really vivid images; and this method is so appropriate to the nature of the Arthurian legend, whose truth comes to us in glimpses, through the distortions of history. This is a wonderful writer.
Readable, but does it add anything new?.......2000-04-28
The Arthurian canon has been written about over and over, and in some cases by better writers than Paxson. In this series' favor is her knowledge of Saxon culture and religion, which adds a new and different element, and her fairly good use of original texts as her sources. Negative points are her sometimes mundane prose and her occasionally clumsy, Bradley-influenced dialogue. I found it annoying that, as in many other fantasy books, a woman who seeks power for herself (Morgause) is seen as evil and corrupt, whereas a man who seeks power (Artor) is following his "destiny". And why is it OK for Guendivar (Guinevere) to sleep with several men but negative when Morgause does it? Overall, this book is an enjoyable read, but the flaws make it hard to recommend it whole-heartedly.
Delicious Read!.......2000-01-01
I finished "the Book of the Cauldron" in record time. This was a strong third in the series, with even better character development than the earlier two volumes. The persona of Morgause, especially, is delightfully wicked and motivated. Ms. Paxson knows her 'women's magic' well, and it shows.
Why in the world this publisher is not promoting these books better is a mystery to me. They rate a hardback contract, not to mention a bright, solid boxed-set presentation. Hello-o! This is a world-class writer you've got here: these books have cross-over potential, they are deep and well-researched, and not genre-fantasy at all. Maybe they could be classified as visionary history. Pay attention! This is more careful work than "Mists of Avalon", which sold so well mostly on the basis of its cover art.
Customer Reviews:
Worth 1000 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-09-25
This is the best fantasy series since The Lord of the Rings. While this series is not as widely know as Narnia or LOTR it deserves a lot of credit and imo is better then Narnia.
This is very easy to read and easy to understand. Narnia jumps around to much. This series is about one set of characters and their adventures in Wales like Prydain.
This is an abosolute gem of a series and encourage anybody who likes the fantasy genre to read these stories you will be glad you did.
Product Description
This book represents a selection of spells and potions using only your cauldron. This is a 35-year collection that has been worked by me, gleaned from working in various covens, or given to me by friends.
There are spells, potions, various magical recipes, and the like. You will find a list of items in the back of this book to help you in creating your own spells. No matter what your belief - Pagan, Wiccan, Kitchen Witch, etc. - there is something here for you. Locate a spell that best suits your present needs, and let the cauldron bubble!
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic Book Highly recommended to all.......2007-03-05
Truly a wonderful and needful book for every Pagan. Tons of fantastic Cauldron receipes, which desperately needed to be written. I am so thrilled to finally have a Cauldron spell book that is jammed packed with lots of spells, potions and more. This book is now one of my favorites and would recommend every Pagan, Wiccan and Druid to get this. Written from the heart and so easy to read and understand as well. Thank you.
Fire up the cauldron!.......2007-03-05
This is a wonderful book - packed with spells and potions for every situation, and the first book I've seen devoted to using a cauldron. Whatever you may need to do, be it blessing, healing, protecting, or banishing, you can find a spell in here. Spiritual bath recipes are included. There is even the occasional soup recipe! This is a must-have reference book for every kitchen witch's library! I'm looking forward to more works from this author.
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- It reads as if you're really there
- An excellent Celtic Fantasy!!!
- Fine Celtic fantasy
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The Cauldron (Roar, Book 2)
Sean Kiernan
Manufacturer: HarperEntertainment
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The Curse
Conor's eyes fill with tears as he gazes on the parched fields of his beloved home. The Celtic isles groan under a curse: The seasons are askew, and the once-emerald hills are sere and barren. The people's only hope is a legendary Cauldron, hidden amid the icy stones of the north, which can lift the curse and restore the land's bounty.
Only a sorcerer would conceive of such a Quest; only a youth would dare it. Conor's sword is as eager as his heart, answering every challenge--until an awesome beauty steps into the path. Riru is her name. Is she Destiny, robed in glory like the sun? Or Desire, who, unrobed, will tempt Conor to death and dishonor?
Based on characters featured in the Fox television drama, Roar. Created by Shaun Cassidy, creator of American Gothic, and Ron Koslow, creator of Beauty and the Beast. Produced by Universal Television.
Customer Reviews:
It reads as if you're really there.......1999-09-15
this brings on the imagination I can hear the music taunting and lilting you along with Connors quest..the magic, life and love....the determintation and the final simple answers, although this Television show is no more the story should go on the quest is unfinished, Sean should continue Conners legecy
An excellent Celtic Fantasy!!!.......1998-08-22
I just read "The Cauldron" two days ago. I really loved it! It has as many twists and turns in the plot, just like the tv show! I generally don't like fantasy books, but I have been reading a lot of them based on Celtic legends and mythology, it has all that and more. Fans of "Roar" will love to add this book to their Celtic book library!
Fine Celtic fantasy.......1998-07-27
This is a fine fantasy novel; fans of the recently-cancelled show will enjoy it immensely, as will those interested in Celtic lore. Let's hope many more are planned in this series.
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