Status
Available
Collection
Description
Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. Thriller. HTML:The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone of the most popular fantasy tales of all time. Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows little of such troubles. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake.The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness is the Sword of Shannara, which can be used only by a trueheir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline,rests the hope of all the races. Thus begins the enthralling Shannara epic,a spellbinding tale of adventure, magic, and myth . .
Awards
Locus Award (Finalist — Fantasy Novel — 1978)
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (Nominee — 2001)
Chesley Award (Nominee — 2018)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 1977)
The SF Book Club's "The Most Significant SF & Fantasy Books of the Last 50 Years From 1953-2002" (48)
Mir Fantastiki: 100 main fantasy and science-fiction books (Epic Fantasy — 54)