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Lloyd
Alexander
THE BEGGAR QUEEN
“The chronicle begun in Westmark…is
brought to a brilliant climax in a novel
that skillfully completes this landmark
award-winning trilogy.”
Rec: BLH
—BooklistH
4 1/4 x 7 256 pp. 2002
978-0-14-131070-1 $5.99
THE FIRST TWO LIVES
OF LUKAS-KASHA
Lukas is in the town square, watching a
seedy-looking magician—and the next
thing he knows, he’s drowning in a
far-distant sea. When he comes ashore,
the first people he meets hail him as
King of Abadan. Being king is fine with
Lukas; that is, it would be fine if everyone
wasn’t trying to murder him! A
fantasy so original, told in such imaginative
English, that it may be considered
[Alexander’s] peak performance.”
—Publishers Weekly
Rec: B, BL, C, CE, CR, H, K, LC, PW, SLJH, TE, WP
National Book Award
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 224 pp. 1998
978-0-14-130057-3 $7.99
THE FOUNDLING
and Other Tales of Prydain
Enter Prydain for a journey into enchantment.
Meet Dallben the enchanter
as a foundling, and follow him through
his youth. Learn the sad history of the
sword Dyrnwyn, and rejoice at the romance
of Princess Angharad at the Castle
of Llyr. Prydain is a place you will never
forget.
Rec: C, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 128 pp. 1996
978-0-14-037825-2 $4.99
THE GAWGON AND THE BOY
After a life-threatening illness keeps him
out of school for months, David is given
a tutor to help him catch up-his elderly,
tough Aunt Annie, who is as frightening
to him as a monstrous, snake-haired
Gorgon. He even secretly nicknames
her “The Gawgon.” But, to David’s
surprise, a bright heart lurks inside the
old woman. “This story seems to be as
much memoir as novel, with a slightly
old-fashioned feel. But it’s charming
and gracefully written, proving that in
Alexander’s talented hands, the past can
be a thoroughly delightful place to visit.”
—Booklist
Rec: BL, PW, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 208 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250000-2 $5.99
THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF
PRINCE JEN
“Recounting the adventures of the son
of an imaginary Chinese emperor, a
master storyteller once again weaves
a compelling tale. Prince Jen and his
sharp-tongued servant, Mafoo, volunteer
to journey to the kingdom of T’ien-ku
to discover the secrets of governing from
the king of that unusually happy and
prosperous land…There are familiar Alexander
types here—the plucky but naive
hero; the sarcastic, often wrong-headed
sidekick; the girl who’s smarter than
either—but the characterizations get
a fresh twist in a setting depicted with
the abundant detail of a carefully woven
tapestry, while the reader is hypnotically
drawn into the lively story.” —Kirkus
Rec: K, PW, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 288 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240225-2 $6.99
THE ROPE TRICK
“Although Lidi is already an accomplished
magician, she is convinced her
craft will not be complete until she masters
the celebrated rope trick. To do this,
however, she must first locate the elusive
and legendary Ferramondo, the only one
who knows how the trick is performed.
Her quixotic quest brings her into the
company of an assortment of characters,
including a handsome fugitive, a
supernaturally gifted waif, and a troupe
of performing pigs…Alexander couldn’t
write a totally dull book if his life depended
on it, and this one has enough
mystifications, surprises, and suspense to
satisfy his legions of fans.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, H, KH, PW, SLJ, V
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 208 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240119-4 $5.99
TIME CAT
Gareth’s definitely not an ordinary cat.
For one thing, he can talk. For another,
he’s got the power to travel through
time. And the instant he tells this to
Jason, the two of them are suddenly in
Ancient Egypt, on the first of nine amazing
adventures! “Filled with excitement
and humor.”
Rec: NYT, SLJ
—The New York Times
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 224 pp. 1996
978-0-14-037827-6
Puffin Modern Classic
$6.99
5 x 7 224 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240107-1 $6.99
THE TOWN CATS AND OTHER TALES
Illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi
Meet Baraka, the cat who plays chess
more cunningly than any human; Pescato,
who plays mayor for a day and dupes
royalty; and other cats who befriend, aid
and outwit their human companions.
“Each of the eight tales in the collection
is fresh, witty, and written in polished,
deceptively light style....Alexander at his
best.’’ —The Bulletin of the
Center for Children’s Books
Rec: AN, B, BL, C, CR, GA, H, K, NYT, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 128 pp. 1998
978-0-14-130122-8 $5.99
THE WIZARD IN THE TREE
Illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi
“Deft storytelling weaves together the
fate of a dauntless orphan girl, Mallory,
and an ancient enchanter, Arbican, left
captive in a tree when the last magical
folk sailed away from humankind.’’
—BooklistH
Rec: B, BLH, C, CLJ, CS, E, H, K, LC, NYC, SLJ, TE
National Book Award Finalist
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 160 pp. 1998
978-0-14-038801-5 $5.99
See index for more titles by Lloyd Alexander.