The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

229 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander is a riveting adventure that will captivate young readers who crave excitement, bravery, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship, making it a perfect fit for middle-grade readers who are ready to embark on a heroic journey of trust and self-discovery.

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In the imaginary Land of Prydain, where "evil is never distant, " it has become imperative that the Black Cauldron, chief implement of the diabolical Arawn, be destroyed. In this cauldron Arawn has created his terrible army of deathless warriors f...

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Community Reviews

4.08
based on 5,404 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

emotional: 34%

dark: 30%

hopeful: 22%

inspiring: 21%

tense: 20%

funny: 18%

lighthearted: 17%

mysterious: 15%

sad: 14%

reflective: 11%

challenging: 6%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

63% of readers chose fast
32% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

65% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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