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The Sword Of Shannara

The first novel of the original Shannara Trilogy
By Terry Brooks
Series: The Original Shannara Trilogy
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The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks is a classic fantasy tale set in a world where a young hero named Shea Ohmsford embarks on a perilous journey. His mission is to find the legendary weapon that can defeat the evil Warlock Lord threatening the Four Lands. Along with a diverse group of companions, Shea must overcome numerous challenges and uncover his own hidden potential.
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THE SWORD OF SHANNARA is the first volume in one of the most popular fantasy series of all time, set in the same world as THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES - a major new TV series

THE SWORD OF SHANNARA is the first volume of the classic series that has become one of the most popular epic fantasy tales of all time.

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The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has become one of the most popular epic fantasy tales of all time.

Long ago, the world of the Four Lands was torn apart by the wars of ancient Evil. But in the Vale, the half-human, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford now lives in peace—until the mysterious, forbidding figure of the druid Allanon appears, to reveal that the supposedly long dead Warlock Lord lives again.

Shea must embark upon the elemental quest to find the only weapon powerful enough to keep the creatures of darkness at bay: the fabled Sword of Shannara. The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has become one of the most popular fantasy tales of all time. A masterful work from a master storyteller.

Series: The Original Shannara Trilogy

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  • The Sword Of Shannara
    Now in B format. The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has become one of the most popular epic fantasy tales of all time. Long ago, the world of the Four Lands was torn apart by the wars of ancient Evil. But in the Vale, the half-human, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford now lives in peace—until...
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    Now in B format The third book in the internationally bestselling Shannara series. Horror stalks the Four Lands. The Ildatch, ancient source of evil, has stirred to life. It sends its foul Mord Wraiths to make war on all living things and bring about, at last, Mankind's destruction. Once again Allanon, Druid Protector of the Races, must seek the help...
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The Sword of Shannara is praised for its engaging fantasy journey, with comparisons to the magic found in the Harry Potter series. It is acknowledged for securing Terry Brooks' position as a leading figure in the fantasy genre.

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ISBN: 9781841495484

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 672

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Terry Brooks was a practising attorney for many years, but now writes full time. His first novel, THE SWORD OF SHANNARA, remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 5 months. Every one of the 23 novels that have followed has been an international b

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