The Sword of Shannara: (#1)

A band of elves, dwarfs, and trolls, reluctantly led by orphaned Shea, set off to find the legendary Sword of Shannara and defeat the forces of evil. The sequels are The Elfstones of Shannara (1982), The Wishsong of Shannara (1985), The Scions of Shannara (1990), The Druids of Shannara (1991), The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992), and The Talismans of Shannara (1993). The latter four are called The Heritage of Shannara series. Recommended.Terry Brooks is the author of 'The Sword of Shannara: (#1)', published 1991 under ISBN 9780345371430 and ISBN 0345371437.