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Straken (De hoge druïde van Shannara, 3) Hardcover – 1 Jun. 2010

Dutch edition by Terry Brooks (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,664 ratings
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    The Heritage of Shannara
  2. Print length
    383 pages
  3. Language
    Dutch
  4. Publisher
    Meulenhoff Boekerij
  5. Publication date
    1 Jun. 2010
  6. Dimensions
    15 x 4 x 22 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    9022545016
  8. ISBN-13
    978-9022545010
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STRAKEN
De hoge dru van Shannara Deel 3
De jonge Pen Ohmsford heeft als taak gekregen zijn tante Grianne, de Hoge Dru van Shannara, te bevrijden uit de Verboden Dimensie waar ze gevangen wordt gehouden. Samen met de nobele dwerg Tagwen en de elfenprinses Khyber Elessedil is Pen begonnen aan zijn missie, waar de toekomst van de Vier Landen van afhangt. Als hij ontdekt dat zijn ouders in handen zijn gevallen van Shadea, de kwade genius achter de gevangenname van Grianne, wordt hij gedwongen zich in het hart van Shadea's rijk te begeven.
"Terry Brooks staat aan de top van het fantasygenre." Philip Pullman

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STRAKEN
De hoge dru van Shannara Deel 3
De jonge Pen Ohmsford heeft als taak gekregen zijn tante Grianne, de Hoge Dru van Shannara, te bevrijden uit de Verboden Dimensie waar ze gevangen wordt gehouden. Samen met de nobele dwerg Tagwen en de elfenprinses Khyber Elessedil is Pen begonnen aan zijn missie, waar de toekomst van de Vier Landen van afhangt. Als hij ontdekt dat zijn ouders in handen zijn gevallen van Shadea, de kwade genius achter de gevangenname van Grianne, wordt hij gedwongen zich in het hart van Shadea's rijk te begeven.
"Terry Brooks staat aan de top van het fantasygenre." Philip Pullman

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Meulenhoff Boekerij
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Jun. 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Dutch
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 383 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9022545016
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9022545010
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 540 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15 x 4 x 22 cm
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Heritage of Shannara
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,664 ratings

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Terry Brooks

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Terry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including the Genesis of Shannara novels Armageddon's Children and The Elves of Cintra; The Sword of Shannara; the Voyage of the Jerle Shannara trilogy: Ilse Witch, Antrax, and Morgawr; the High Druid of Shannara trilogy: Jarka Ruus, Tanequil, and Straken; the nonfiction book Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life; and the novel based upon the screenplay and story by George Lucas, Star Wars(R): Episode I The Phantom Menace.(tm) His novels Running with the Demon and A Knight of the Word were selected by the Rocky Mountain News as two of the best science fiction/fantasy novels of the twentieth century. The author was a practicing attorney for many years but now writes full-time. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

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Books are amazing, fantastic read. Terry Brooks is one of the greats for epid sagas. 1* for quality of delivery. Book was bent in package, lucky not broken so readable. As a book enthusiast I am less than impressed at the handling.
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  • paul.smith3
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read from Terry Brooks
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2023
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    Great story!
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  • Patricia Willis
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent adventure from start to finish beautifully and masterfully written.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2016
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    I gave this book 5 stars because I couldn't stop reading. I was enthralled with the world created by Terry Brooks. The key I think is that you really care about all the characters and must know what happens to them. It leaves you eager to read the next book in the series.
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  • Astare
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great tale of Shannara
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2024
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    At first I thought "here we go again, a repeat of the first book, but with a later generation." However, as the book progresses it is totally different and another great Terry Brooks story. I missed the original magic and having Allanon around to guide everyone, but perhaps Cogline will do that in the next book. We shall see!
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  • Phil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2023
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    Love all the Shannara books
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  • Ian Dennehey
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2016
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    Terry Brooks weaves a tale better than most. His Shannara series hold your attention from start to finish with plenty of twists to keep you guessing. The characters are three dimensional with faults and good qualities too. These books can appeal even to those who don't normally much like the fantasy genre.
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  • Russell Wood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2014
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    A great way to continue the story and Terry writing a story over a number of books has really helped the flow. The world of Shannara seems to be growing with every outing. I feel that when I have read them all I will believe this world will come to pass. Love, love, love these books
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  • humanitysdarkerside
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Ohmsford's are once again plagued by the druids
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2006
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    There isn't much to say about the plot that hasn't already been said. I liked this book. The sibling relationship between Par and Coll is more than Par suspects from the beginning. As they begin their life as fugitive's Par relies more and more on Coll's ability to take care of him when shit hits the fan - as it always does in the Brooks books. Par is the only one of the Ohmsford's that more or less willingly embraces his quest placed upon him by Allanon. He sets off to find the Sword of Shannara. Wren and Walker are less enthusiastic, to say the least. Terry Brooks manages to portray the indecision and fear that Walker faces to a great extent and Wren to a lesser.
    All in all an excellent portrayal of the difficulties in choosing which road in life to take. The portrait gallery in this series has certainly been brought alive by Brooks. This is my second reading and it was as good as the last one.
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  • Justin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Beginnings
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2017
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    This is a great first part to a new epic story. 300 years have passed since wishsong, much has changed, but not the need for the Ohmsfords and friends (with familiar family names) to save the day. Action packed throughout and a brilliant read.
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  • Jeffrey T. Munson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Brooks Classic
    Reviewed in the United States on 16 May 2000
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    This book is written in typical Brooks fashion; lots of action and suspense. The characters come to life and you actually feel that they are a part of you. Again, the Ohmsford family is at the center of the story. This time, the brothers Par and Coll, as well as Wren and Walker Boh, are each given different quests by the shade Allanon, who has been dead for 300 years. The Shadowen have appeared and threaten to destroy the Four Lands unless they can be stopped. Par is to find the legendary Sword of Shannara, Walker is to find the Black Elfstone which will restore the Druids, and Wren is to discover the missing Elves. Other intriguing characters are introduced, such as Padashar Creel, Steff, Teel, and Garth. The action in this book is intense, and the characters come to life. I have read the first Shannara series, as well as the Landover series and the Word and Void series, and this is book is one of the best.
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  • Ruth Blanch
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the books are great.
    Reviewed in Canada on 4 January 2021
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    So far all the books I read are compelling , exciting, and easy to follow.
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  • Yara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interessante
    Reviewed in Brazil on 17 January 2021
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    Este livro introduz uma nova série que relata uma história acontecida 300 anos depois da anterior. Novos personagens, novas relações entre eles e novas aventuras dos descendentes de Shannara.
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  • Hawks76
    5.0 out of 5 stars Slow to start but builds to a crescendo!
    Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2023
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    A classic fantasy series with memorable characters, evil villians and adventure all the way. A great start to another Shannara series. Well worth the read.
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  • Raggety
    5.0 out of 5 stars Livre
    Reviewed in France on 22 August 2019
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