When Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in Prydain, falls into the evil Arawn's hands, Taran and his friends seek to retrieve it.
The High King by Lloyd Alexander
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001793
ISBN
9780805080520
Grade 5-7
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Publisher's Description of The High King by Lloyd Alexander
When the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces.
The companions' last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, adding to the danger they already face. Their journey, fraught with battle and bloodshed, ends at the very portal of Arawn's stronghold. There, Taran is faced with the most crucial decision of his life.
In this breathtaking Newbery Medal-winning conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain, the faithful friends face the ultimate war between good and evil.
The companions' last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, adding to the danger they already face. Their journey, fraught with battle and bloodshed, ends at the very portal of Arawn's stronghold. There, Taran is faced with the most crucial decision of his life.
In this breathtaking Newbery Medal-winning conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain, the faithful friends face the ultimate war between good and evil.
Category Description for Upper Middle Guides (Grades 7-9)
The Total Language Plus study guides are immediately recognizable with their bright yellow covers, but it’s the inside of the guide where you will find gold! These comprehensive study guides written from a Christian perspective focus on teaching thinking and communication skills using literature as a base.
It is typical to complete 3-5 novels with guides in a traditional school year. Each guide contains 5 to 8 units and will take about 8 to 10 weeks to complete. Focus Guides are shorter format guides and usually take about 3 weeks.
In addition to reading comprehension and literary analysis, TLP guides offer practice in
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Listening
High school guides also contain more extensive writing activities that teach composition techniques, showing the student how to organize and plan their writing, as well as suggesting what points to include. These guides also contain oral readings for the selections to incorporate speech and drama into the program.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-7 |
| Brand: | Henry Holt & Company |
| Author: | Lloyd Alexander |
| ISBN: | 9780805080520 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
| Ages: | 8 - 12 |
| Edition: | 5th Edition; Revised |
| Pages: | 253 |
| Publication Date: | 5/6/2013 |
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