The Druid of Shannara
Readers rate it 3.9 (95 on Hardcover)
440 pages · Released Oct 5, 2006 · Del Rey
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The Druid of Shannara is an epic fantasy adventure with action-heavy plotting involving quests, magical conflict, and battles against evil forces. The story emphasizes heroism, sacrifice, and perseverance, with protagonists who show courage and growth. While there is combat and peril, the violence is not gratuitously graphic, and the tone remains adventure-focused rather than grimdark. This is appropriate for teen readers who enjoy fantasy worldbuilding and epic storytelling.
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In the three hundred years since the death of the Druid Allanon, the evil Shadowen have seized control of the Four Lands. If they are to be saved, the black Elfstone must be retrieved, at whatever cost to life or love.... In the three hundred years since the death of the Druid Allanon, the evil Shadowen have seized control of the Four Lands. If they are to be saved, the black Elfstone must be retrieved, at whatever cost to life or love....
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- medium-paced
- adventurous
- fiction
- Action & Adventure
- #digitally-own
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fantasy
- Adventure
- Young Adult
- Science Fiction
- Shannara - Heritage
- Druids and Druidism
Books in the Shannara (Publication Order) series
Full series in order →
The Sword of Shannara
The Elfstones of Shannara
The Wishsong of Shannara (The Shannara Series)
The Scions of Shannara (Heritage of Shannara)
The Talismans of Shannara (Heritage of Shannara)
The Elf Queen of Shannara (Heritage of Shannara)
Running with the demon
The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series)
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ISBN 9781857233803 · Del Rey