In the fourth book in Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain, Taran must go on yet another journey to find out who he really is. Taran is an Assistant Pig-Keeper no longer he has become a hero. Now he dreams of winning the hand of Princess Eilonwy, but how can someone who has spent his whole life caring for a pig hope to marry royalty? Eager to learn his origins and hoping to discover noble roots, Taran sets off with the faithful Gurgi.

Includes bonus material. Originally published in 1967.