The Foundling: And Other Tales of Prydain

Lloyd Alexander

May 2017 · The Chronicles of Prydain Book 6 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by James Langton

About this audiobook

A companion book to The Chronicles of Prydain, this collection of short stories revisits beloved characters and reveals more about the history of the magical land of Prydain.

Here, readers will find Dallben, destined to be an enchanter; Angharad, a princess of the House of Llyr; Kadwyr, the rascal crow; and Medwyn, the mystical protector of all animals. They'll learn the grim history of the sword of Dyrnwyn and even find out how Fflewddur Fflam came by his enchanted harp. How did Coll rescue Hen Wen when she disappeared at the hand of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death? Find the answer to this question and many more, in The Foundling: And Other Tales of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander.

About the author

Lloyd Alexander's books have garnered numerous awards, including a Newbery Honor for The Black Cauldron and the Newbery Medal for The High King. He was awarded the U.S. National Book Awards in 1971 and 1982. He is widely recognized for his contributions to children's literature, and his books have taken their place on the shelf as enduring classics, where they continue to be loved by each generation that discovers them.