Student Recommendations for

Terry Brooks


THE SHANNARA SERIES

The Sword of Shannara

A great book if you like adventure and fantasy. Unforgettable characters in the epic battle of Good against Evil. A traditional fantasy book about a group of companions brought together for a common goal -- to find the Sword of Shannara. Christine D.
Rating: *****

An excellent book! If you like fantasy, read this. It has a lot of action and there's always something going on. It's easy reading even though some parts get kind of boring with description. It is the best fantasy I've read! Collin P.
Rating: *****

If you like strange and fantasy creatures you should read this. If you like an adventure with sword fights read this. Amy D.
Rating: ****

I thought this was a good book. There was action throughout the book. If you haven't read it, read it. If you don't like fantasy books, read this one and you just might start. Chris G.
Rating: ****

I liked this book a lot. It was hard to put it down. I liked the action. Matt A.
Rating: ****

I wouldn't recommend this book. Some of the chapters are hard to understand. If you don't enjoy reading fantasy I wouldn't recommend it. Stephanie A.
Rating: **

This is a very real fantasy book. It is one of the most exciting books you can read. Excellent writing! Bryan K.
Rating: ****

This is a very well-written book. It seems as if you were doing the wars and traveling. Jacob A.
Rating: ****

It was a very well-written book! You really got to know the characters and got into the plot! It was confusing at times because it switches stories. I really enjoyed the book. Katherine D.
Rating: *****

The Elfstones of Shannara

I thought this book was even better than the first. It had all the elements of a great fantasy story -- adventure, romance, horror, sorrow,and triumph. I couldn't put it down. It had an unexpected twist at the end, too. Christine D.
Rating: *****

This was the best book I have ever read. It had exactly what I was looking for. If you like action or suspense or even love you will enjoy this book as much as I did. David W.
Rating: *****

This is a great book with lots of action.  If you like adventure books then I think you will like this one.  The elves are in danger of a demon attack and they have only one resistance.  Amberle has to go in search of the blood fire.  This is the story of the defense of the countryside and the quest for the blood fire.  I think that this is a good book and most people would like it.  Rebecca L.
Rating: ****1/2

This book was very action-packed. With all of the battles it makes the book very interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy. John F.
Rating: ***

This is not quite as good as the Sword of Shannara, but is still exciting enough to keep you reading till the last page. Bryan K.
Rating: ***

This was a very good book. The characters were easy to understand, and you could be very sympathetic. This history of the elves was neat. Sarah A.
Rating: ****

This was a fabulous book, I really enjoyed all the action in it. I got to know the characters well, and the plot was clever. But I was very disappointed with the ending. Katherine D.
Rating: *****

I don't think this book is as good as the first one. There wasn't as much action and there isn't a large battle in this book. It was still a great book. The book has a good plot. Chris G.
Rating: ***

The Wishsong of Shannara

This was a good book if you like fantasy/adventure. This book has it all: suspense, romance, and sword fights. It kept me turning pages, I couldn't put it down. The cover looks a little corny but it was a really good book. Read the other two in the series first. Christine D.
Rating: *****

After you get wrapped up in the action you can't put it down. I suggest you read the first two adventures. After you finish you know Brin like a sister. Dana A.
Rating: ***

An excellent fantasy book with plenty of action and weird creatures. I really got into the plot and get to know the characters. I really liked the book. It was well written and very creative. Katherine D.
Rating: *****

The Elf Queen of Shannara

I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure.  It also has some imaginative stuff that you haven't heard of.  I also only recommend this book to people who like fantasy.  It is about how Wren Ohmsford tries to bring back the elves.  Sean M.
Rating: ****

The Druid of Shannara

I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and is imaginative.  It is about the fight against Shadowen and how Walker Boh becomes a druid.  Sean M.
Rating: ****

Talismans of Shannara

This was one of my favorite series.  The last book lived up to my expectations.  Many challenges are faced by all the characters as they struggle to destroy the shadowen.  Pat M.
Rating: ****

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