Taran Wanderer

Taran Wanderer is the fourth book in Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain series, aimed at middle-grade readers. The story follows Taran, the former Assistant Pig-Keeper, as he leaves his duties to embark on a quest to discover his true parentage and find his place in the world. Along the way, he travels through diverse regions of the fictional land of Prydain, joined by companions such as the brave Eilonwy, the loyal Gurgi, and the boastful bard Fflewddur Fflam. The novel explores Taran's growth as he faces trials, encounters magical beings, and learns about identity and responsibility.