The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander

170 pages first pub 1966 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander is a thrilling adventure that will captivate young readers who crave magical quests, brave heroes, and the timeless magic of classic fantasy, making it a perfect fit for middle-grade readers who love to escape into enchanting worlds of wonder and excitement.

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Princess Eilonwy hates to leave her friend Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and her beloved home, Caer Dallben. Why does she have to go to the Isle of Mona to train as a proper lady when she's already a princess? But Eilonwy soon faces much more than ...

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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 3,729 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 99%

lighthearted: 43%

funny: 37%

hopeful: 30%

emotional: 21%

mysterious: 20%

inspiring: 13%

tense: 13%

dark: 9%

reflective: 6%

challenging: 4%

relaxing: 4%

sad: 2%


Pace

59% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

45% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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