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Synopsis
Fearsome enemies unite to destroy The Companions in this explosive episode of the long-running Legend of Drizzt saga When Obould Many-Arrows and the united orc tribes band together with Gerti Orelsdottr and her frost giants, no one is safe. After a skirmish with the orcs almost ends in tragedy, Drizzt Do’Urden and the Companions join with Dagnabbit and a group of dwarves to warn nearby towns of the impending hordes. But the fight inexorably comes to them at the Battle of Shallows, where humans and dwarves must unite to defend the settlement against the rampaging orcs and their allies. As blades slash and feet trample, even the heroes may not survive a desperate stand. The Thousand Orcs is the first book in The Hunter’s Blades trilogy and the seventeenth installment in the Legend of Drizzt series.
Is The Thousand Orcs appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains strong fantasy violence with battle scenes including swordplay, casualties, and mass combat. No sexual content or strong language, but violence is frequent and consequential.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include graphic violence, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the epic battle sequences and the heroic band of companions defending civilization against overwhelming odds.