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The Measure of the Magic
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Legends of Shannara: Book 2

The Measure of the Magic (2011) (edit title/settings)

Legends of Shannara

by Terry Brooks (Author) (edit contributors)

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One   Humming tunelessly, the ragpicker walked the barren, empty wasteland in the aftermath of the rainstorm.  The skies were still dark with clouds and the earth was sodden and slick with surface water, but none of that mattered to him.  Others might prefer the sun and blue skies and the... read more

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It's now 500 years since the Hawk led the refugees of the great wars into a valley and sealed it off from the outside. Now the mist wall that protected them has faded away. Outside the valley the land is either scarred or desolate from the nuclear explosions and radiation. They now face the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

It's now 500 years since the Hawk led the refugees of the great wars into a valley and sealed it off from the outside. Now the mist wall that protected them has faded away. Outside the valley the land is either scarred or desolate from the nuclear explosions and radiation. They now face the humans and other creatures that have survived outside the valley and it's hard conditions.
But we have to wonder if the biggest threat is the army of lizards (now called trolls) that want to invade, or the schemes of some of the valley folk.

This is a great story that helps bridge the gap between the Genesis of Shannara series and the Sword of Shannara series.

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This is book 2 of 2 in Legends of Shannara. (standard series)

Preceded by Bearers of the Black Staff.

This is book 8 of 22 in Shannara. (standard series)

Preceded by Bearers of the Black Staff, and followed by First King of Shannara.

This is book 22 of 22 in Shannara (Recommended Reading Order By Author). (standard series)

Preceded by Bearers of the Black Staff.

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  1. Terry Brooks (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 23, 2011
ISBN: 9780345484208
Page Count: 400

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  • Library of Congress: PS3552.R6596 M43 2011
  • Dewey: 813.54

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