The Scions of Shannara
The Scions of Shannara is a 1990 epic fantasy and fae fiction novel by Terry Brooks. Key subjects include Druids and Druidism, elves and good and evil.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 21 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 23 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 507 pages — 9–10 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Scions of Shannara
The Scions of Shannara--Par Ohmsford, Wren, and Walker Boh--face a horrible fate unless they can complete the dangerous tasks assigned to them by the shade of Allanon and avert a horrifying future.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Scions of Shannara?
The Scions of Shannara was written by Terry Brooks and first published in 1990.
What genre is The Scions of Shannara?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is The Scions of Shannara?
The median edition has 507 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Scions of Shannara?
Readers who like it often enjoy Streams of Silver, Homeland and The Silmarillion.
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