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The Black Cauldron

by Lloyd Alexander

Taran, assistant pigkeeper, mets up with his companions once again, this time to break the The Black Cauldron. The black cauldron makes warriors for Aaron, deathlord. Taran is very excited, until a conceited prince joins his group. When they arrive at Aaron's castle, the cauldron is missing! They go to the marshes where the witches exchange the cauldron in a trade. When they realize someone must give up his or her life to destroy the evil pot, they are frightned. Who will sacrifice his or her life?

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submitted by Alicia, age 11
(June 30, 2008 - 6:42 pm)

Lloyd Alexander wrote the best books! The Black Cauldron was very interesting.

submitted by Archana U., Illinois
(July 23, 2008 - 12:13 pm)