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The Chronicles of Prydain books in order
There are 5 books in The Chronicles of Prydain. The latest, The High King, came out in 1968, and Lloyd Alexander hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 12 November 2026.
The Chronicles of Prydain books in order
1964Book 1The Book of Three
1965Book 2The Black Cauldron
1966Book 3The Castle of Llyr
1967Book 4Taran Wanderer
1968Book 5The High King
Companion stories
1973CompanionThe Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain
What The Chronicles of Prydain is about
From the description of The Book of Three, the first book.
Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper to a famous oracular sow, sets out on a hazardous mission to save Prydain from the forces of evil.
The Chronicles of Prydain at a glance
- Author
- Lloyd Alexander
- Books published
- 5
- Companion stories
- 1
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1964
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Chronicles of Prydain book?
Lloyd Alexander hasn't announced one yet. If a new Chronicles of Prydain book is announced, AuthorPing will let you know.
How many books are in The Chronicles of Prydain?
5 books have been published in The Chronicles of Prydain so far, plus 1 companion story.
What order should I read The Chronicles of Prydain in?
Read the main books in order: 1. The Book of Three, 2. The Black Cauldron, 3. The Castle of Llyr, 4. Taran Wanderer, 5. The High King. The 1 companion can be read alongside them.
Is The Chronicles of Prydain finished?
Lloyd Alexander hasn't announced another Chronicles of Prydain book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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