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Synopsis
Ancient, ultimate evil threatened the Elves and the Races of Man. For the Ellcrys, the tree of long-lost Elven magic, was dying, loosing the spell of Forbidding that locked the hordes of Demons away from Earth. Already the fearsome Reaper was free. Only the Elfstones of Shannara could stop it.
Is The Elfstones of Shannara appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic fantasy with significant monster/demon violence and battle sequences, plus mild romance. Suitable for mature middle schoolers and teens who can handle action-oriented peril and death.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and monster/demon attack.
Who'll love this
Epic quest to save the world from demonic hordes with magic, elves, and brave heroes facing impossible odds.