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Horror stalked the Four Lands as the Ildatch, ancient source of Evil, stirred to new life, sending its ghastly Mord Wraiths to destroy Mankind.

To win through the vile growth that protected the Ildatch, the Druid Allanon needed Brin Ohmsford--for she alone could make plants bloom... read more

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A change of seasons was upon the Four Lands as late summer faded slowly into autumn.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 3 in Original Shannara Trilogy. (standard series)

Preceded by The Elfstones of Shannara.

This is book 3 of 22 in Shannara (Recommended Reading Order By Author). (standard series)

Preceded by The Elfstones of Shannara.

This is book 12 of 27 in Shannara. (standard series)

Preceded by The Elfstones of Shannara, and followed by The Scions of Shannara.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Terry Brooks (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Darrell K. Sweet (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 0345318234
Page Count: 512

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PS3552.R6596 W5 1985
  • Dewey: 813

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

This is suitable for children too. But the language may be a bit complicated for kids below 11 since Terry Brooks tends to include a lot of description. Otherwise, there is nothing objectionable in the content.


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