The Book Of Three
Published in 1964, The Book Of Three is a mythic fiction and fae fiction novel by Lloyd Alexander. It features Taran. It deals with Swine, Celtic Mythology, heroes and good and evil.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, and 170 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 53 editions across 5 languages.
At about 217 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
About The Book Of Three
Taran is bored with his Assistant Pig-Keeper duties, even though his charge is none other than Hen Wen, Prydain's only oracular pig. He'd rather be doing something more heroic, like making swords and learning to use them. When Hen Wen escapes and Taran goes after her, he finds himself farther from home than he's ever been. Soon he begins to realize that heroism is no easy task. With the dreaded Horn King on the loose and King Arawn gathering the forces of evil, Taran must look past his own dreams to warn the population of Prydain before it's too late. - Back cover. Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper to a famous oracular sow, sets out on a hazardous mission to save Prydain from the forces of evil.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Book Of Three?
The Book Of Three was written by Lloyd Alexander and first published in 1964.
What genre is The Book Of Three?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is The Book Of Three?
The median edition has 217 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Book Of Three?
Readers who like it often enjoy Le Petit Prince, The Chronicles of Narnia and Wicked.
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