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"A map written in an ancient language, a series of hidden keys, a hidden treasure...Walker Boh races to discover the treasure that is supposed to be a power beyond any other before his enemy, the Ilse Witch does. With him aboard the airship, the Jerle Shannara, are the members of his crew, a seer, an Elven prince, a son of Leah, and ampong others, a young man who does not yet know that he is an Ohmsford and destined to use the fabled Sword of Shannara. "
Peggy Nguyen, Resident Scholar
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" The Druid Walker Boh makes his last struggle in the third series of Shannara as he recruits heroes to journey off in search for an ancient magic, but they are pursued by a deluded young woman- the Isle Witch who intends to find the magic first and kill the Last Druid."
Adam Johnson, Resident Scholar
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"This story involves a a major quest, which includes the finding of 3 magical keys in the region of the Blue Divide. The players are complex, (elves, wing riders, a druid,a witch,seer and airshipmen.)"
iris H elentuch, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Ilse Witch - Voyage of the Jerle Shannara 1 |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 20%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 45%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 25%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10%
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Coming of age
Yes
Youngster becomes
- a powerful magician
Tech./$$$/Info hunt
Yes
Stealing/recovering/destroying
- magical artifact
Mental/magical powers focus
Yes
magical powers:
- bad magical powers hunting non/weaker magical(s) (fantasy)
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Inventing-of-item story?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- mage/magician
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can cast many different spells
- is very quick
- can read emotions
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- mage/magician
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- mind reading
- mind control
- can cast all sorts of spells
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Terrain
- Water
- Mountains
- Forests
- Domed/Underground City
Earth setting:
- during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
- very controlled society
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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