--- product_id: 4842320 title: "The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set" price: "248.13 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4842320-the-chronicles-of-prydain-boxed-set store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set **Price:** 248.13 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set - **How much does it cost?** 248.13 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4842320-the-chronicles-of-prydain-boxed-set) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Millions of young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his lively companions as they journey through the magical land of Prydain. First published more than thirty years ago and translated into twenty different languages, Lloyd Alexander’s beloved series has become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. Among their many accolades, the award-winning Chronicles of Prydain count a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, and more than two million copies in print. Review: Breezy on the surface, but beware the hidden depths - I recently re-discovered these after having read them as a kid (in my late 40s as I write this). They are full of standard tropes (the Dark Lord, the Unlikely Hero from a backwater, the Feisty Princess) and pitched for a pre-teen audience, but I still found them very enjoyable. They are a bit sneaky, too. The plotting is simple, breezy, and fun, but there is good emotional depth here, too, with good coming-of-age lessons. The fourth book, Taran Wanderer, in which the main character, Taran, sets off ostensibly to figure out who his parents are, but really to find himself, especially has some incredible, poignant moments as Taran is forced to confront things about himself that he finds shameful. The coming-of-age lessons for Taran are present in the other books, but are the focus of the fourth book. There are also a bunch of fun, sharply-drawn characters, especially among Taran's recurring companions. The series also features an oracular pig, so what's not to like? The combination of the group of distinct characters and breezy, adventuresome plotting seemed very D&D-like to me, and I found lots of inspiration for stuff I will be putting into my D&D games in the future. I don't give out 5 stars lightly, especially for items of art like books and movies. To me, 5 stars means not just good or very good, but among the best. It is even harder objectively judging a series clearly written for an audience one-third my age or less. But the bottom line is that I became very emotionally invested in the characters, and thought Taran was a good model for transitioning into adulthood and the responsibility for self and others that ensues. I cannot discount that investment as a sign of skilled writing, however breezy the books were on the surface. I am also a sucker for the sorts of lessons of self-sacrifice that recur in the series (this is also why A Tale of Two Cities is my favorite Dickens). Hence, I felt justified in giving this series 5 stars. If you are a young reader, I would highly recommend this series. But I'd still recommend it for older readers such as myself, if you're looking for a quick, light read that just might sneak up and punch you in your gut emotionally. The coming of age lessons in Prydain are not as subtly or sublimely written as, say, LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea, but are highly effective nonetheless. They can be a guide to younger readers, and a reminder to older ones. Review: 11 year old boy would read again - My 11 year old boy who reads a lot of books would read these again. He also likes the Ranger's Apprentice series, Wing Feather Saga series, Prince Warrior series, and Green Ember series. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,622 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #50 in Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books) #157 in Fantasy for Children #208 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,243 Reviews | ## Images ![The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y-FM2oD1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breezy on the surface, but beware the hidden depths *by V***N on April 10, 2019* I recently re-discovered these after having read them as a kid (in my late 40s as I write this). They are full of standard tropes (the Dark Lord, the Unlikely Hero from a backwater, the Feisty Princess) and pitched for a pre-teen audience, but I still found them very enjoyable. They are a bit sneaky, too. The plotting is simple, breezy, and fun, but there is good emotional depth here, too, with good coming-of-age lessons. The fourth book, Taran Wanderer, in which the main character, Taran, sets off ostensibly to figure out who his parents are, but really to find himself, especially has some incredible, poignant moments as Taran is forced to confront things about himself that he finds shameful. The coming-of-age lessons for Taran are present in the other books, but are the focus of the fourth book. There are also a bunch of fun, sharply-drawn characters, especially among Taran's recurring companions. The series also features an oracular pig, so what's not to like? The combination of the group of distinct characters and breezy, adventuresome plotting seemed very D&D-like to me, and I found lots of inspiration for stuff I will be putting into my D&D games in the future. I don't give out 5 stars lightly, especially for items of art like books and movies. To me, 5 stars means not just good or very good, but among the best. It is even harder objectively judging a series clearly written for an audience one-third my age or less. But the bottom line is that I became very emotionally invested in the characters, and thought Taran was a good model for transitioning into adulthood and the responsibility for self and others that ensues. I cannot discount that investment as a sign of skilled writing, however breezy the books were on the surface. I am also a sucker for the sorts of lessons of self-sacrifice that recur in the series (this is also why A Tale of Two Cities is my favorite Dickens). Hence, I felt justified in giving this series 5 stars. If you are a young reader, I would highly recommend this series. But I'd still recommend it for older readers such as myself, if you're looking for a quick, light read that just might sneak up and punch you in your gut emotionally. The coming of age lessons in Prydain are not as subtly or sublimely written as, say, LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea, but are highly effective nonetheless. They can be a guide to younger readers, and a reminder to older ones. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 11 year old boy would read again *by J***P on May 5, 2026* My 11 year old boy who reads a lot of books would read these again. He also likes the Ranger's Apprentice series, Wing Feather Saga series, Prince Warrior series, and Green Ember series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for readers of all ages *by J***. on July 22, 2024* I love these books. I'm almost 50 now, but when I was a boy of 8 or so, I had undiagnosed ADHD and just couldn't get into reading. There were too many tv shows and video games and movies. Why would I want to waste my time reading? My teacher mom knew how important reading is to education, and she was distraught that I just hated reading. Someone suggested this series to them and they got it for me. I instantly felt a connection to Taran that has continued to this day. I read it voraciously, and it hooked me on reading for life. I went on to read Narnia and then the Hobbit and LOTR and then on to many other books and series, but it was this series that initially sparked my love of reading. I read it with my ADHD son a few years ago, and he really enjoyed it too. So, maybe it won't work for you or your kid, but it worked for me and then my son. It's fun, the characters are relatable to young people, and it really sparked my imagination as I watched the adventures unfold in my mind's eye. I would recommend it to anyone, but especially preteen kids who are having some trouble getting interested in reading. If you are an adult that enjoys books like Harry Potter, I think you'll enjoy this series, too. I enjoyed rereading it with my son, but I completely understand that rereading something you loved as a kid as an adult is not the same as picking it up fresh as an adult. One interesting thing about this series is that, unlike most other series, it leans heavily on Welsh mythology, which adds a level of fun and makes it different than others in the genre. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set - The Dark Is Rising Sequence (Boxed Set): Over Sea, Under Stone; The Dark Is Rising; Greenwitch; The Grey King; Silver on the Tree - Chronicles of Narnia Box Set --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4842320-the-chronicles-of-prydain-boxed-set](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4842320-the-chronicles-of-prydain-boxed-set) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*