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Fae & Fairy Fiction

The Castle of Llyr

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  • 1966 first published
  • 206 pages
  • ★ 3.9 (17 ratings)
  • 48 editions
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The Castle of Llyr is a 1966 fae fiction novel by Lloyd Alexander. Readers will find themes of princesses, kings and rulers, magic and fairy tales.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, and 31 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 48 editions across 3 languages.

At about 206 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.

About The Castle of Llyr

When Princess Eilonwy is sent to the Isle of Mona for training, she is bewitched by the evil enchantress Achren, so Taran and other friends must try to rescue her.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Princesses
  • Kings and rulers
  • Magic
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Fairy tales
  • Fantasy
  • Courage
  • Children's stories
  • Prydain, Imaginary place
  • Good and evil
  • Taran, Fictitious character : Alexander
  • Juvenile
  • Children's fiction
  • Adventure and adventurers
  • Children's fantasy fiction
  • Castles

Quick answers

Who wrote The Castle of Llyr?

The Castle of Llyr was written by Lloyd Alexander and first published in 1966.

What genre is The Castle of Llyr?

It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction.

How long is The Castle of Llyr?

The median edition has 206 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Castle of Llyr?

Readers who like it often enjoy Prince Caspian, The Magician's Nephew and The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle.

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