This is a fantasy novel for children, the first volume in The Chronicles of Prydain. I believe it was inspired by the Welsh stories, language and countryside.
This story is about Taran, a boy who lives at Caer Dallben with Dallben, an old man and enchanter, and Coll, a retired soldier. Coll is the one in charge of the farm, and gives Taran his chores.
Taran is unhappy being nothing but a farm laborer, and dreams of becoming a knight and having adventures. One day, his dreams come true--Hen Wen, the magic pig escapes, and in his journey to recover her he meets a Prince, an Evil Warlord, an Evil Queen, a young Princess, and a bard. He is chased, thrown in a dungeon, and fights an Evil Army.
I enjoyed reading this story, I will probably read more in the Chronicles.
This fulfills a requirement in the A to Z Reading Challenge Author--X
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