The Black Cauldron, By Lloyd Alexander

This book will get you hooked. Join Taran Assistant pig-keeper of Caer Dallben on his adventure to destroy Arawn death lord of Annuvin and his Black Cauldron; the creator of the deathless Cauldron Born. Joined by many friends from The Book of Three and some new ones this is a great hero book. Will Taran and friends succeed in their quest? Find out in this awesome Newbery award book.

Other books in this series: The Book of Three, The Castle of Llyr, Taran Wanderer, and The High King.