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Violence
Some
Significant fantasy battle sequences; deaths of named characters are emotionally powerful
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content; a sweet romance concludes the series
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The emotional weight of loss and sacrifice — and the bittersweet joy of an ending that costs something real — makes The High King one of the great conclusions in children's fantasy
What this book is about
The fifth and final Chronicles of Prydain novel brings Taran's story to its conclusion as the companions rally for a last battle against Arawn and the Cauldron-Born. Alexander earned the Newbery Medal for this ending, which handles sacrifice, loss, and the passing of a magical age with genuine emotional weight. The battle sequences are significant for a children's fantasy; the ending is bittersweet. A masterpiece of the genre.
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