A Lloyd Alexander Collection

by Lloyd Alexander

In this value-priced trio of popular novels by Lloyd Alexander, an Indian heir journeys to reclaim his lost kingdom, a wanted young man flees through a land steeped in ancient Greek mythology, and a Chinese prince seeks a legendary country overflowing with peace and happiness. Rich in multicultural lore and zesty wit, this collection offers Alexander at his best.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Adventure, Childrens

752 pages, Hardcover

First published May 21, 2001

About the author

Lloyd Chudley Alexander was an influential American author of more than forty books, mostly fantasy novels for children and adolescents, as well as several adult books. His most famous contribution to the field of children's literature is the fantasy series The Chronicles of Prydain. The concluding book of the series, The High King , was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1969. Alexander's other books have also won the National Book Award and the American Book Award. He was also one of the creators of Cricket Magazine.

Reviews

[Aneel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having rediscovered Alexander's Prydain Chronicles (and the joys of witty children's books), I picked up this triple volume. They're very similar to the Prydain Chronicles and each other. The main character, a young man, flounders around looking for his purpose in life, encountering characters along the way who impart lessons to him. Though each has a different, amusing set of adventures and a different mytho-historical setting (Homeric Greece, Classical China, and the India of the Panchatantra, respectively), I don't think any of these three stack up to the Prydain books. But they're pleasant.

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three of Lloyd Alexander's better standalone novels: The Arkadians, The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen, and The Iron Ring . All well worth reading, though not up at the level of the Prydain and Westmark series. The downside of reading them together, however, is that Alexander's character types start feeling awfully familiar from book to book. I would consider it more of a flaw if they didn't work so well.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

These were quite good. I perhaps should have read them not-consecutively. It took a while. They are not related stories, but are similar in feel. Definitely good reads for fans of his other books.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely children's stories!

[Ricki · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection contains three works: The Arkadians, The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen, and The Iron Ring. All of them have the feel of almost a folktale, making them very suitable for MG readers, even. The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen was probably my favorite of the three, but they are all worth a look.

[cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

my copies are tattered and worn from so many reads. most people had tolkien to thank for creating amazing fantasy worlds you fall asleep to, but my gratitude goes to lloyd alexander.

[Christen]

First Book: The Iron Ring, 4 stars

Second Book: to read

Third Boo: to read