What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

I read this book probably 8 years ago and it’s definitely older than that. I remember that this boy has a seed that’s growing into a tree and he goes on this long journey to find the hidden society living in a mountain and they have a magical tree. But the tree is dying and he’s racing against the clock to get there before that happens.

The Elfstones of Shannara? A reviewer noted: "The plot involves a tree called the Ellcrys, which holds in place the barrier that blocks the Demons, who were banished millennia ago, from returning into the world. The Elves take care of the tree and there is a group of youths, the Chosen, doing this job.

The Ellcrys speaks after many generations of not having done so because she is dying and needs one of the Chosen to take the tree's seed somewhere where it can be "activated" and save her. But a Demon kills all the Chosen except one, who had left long ago.

The main character (who isn't one of them) has to find that last Chosen and help her save the tree, while the demon hunts them."

Thanks for replying. I think that book is similar to the vague description I remember but it’s not the book I’m thinking of. This one is specific to a boy who is a human and knows nothing about the magic but is given this tree to protect and take to the society.

Was he brought up by animals? If so then Quest for the Faradawn

Bit of a long shot, but possibly The Treekeepers?

Amazon's preview of Quest for the Faradawn by Richard Ford - Genesistrine's suggestion:

- https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Faradawn...
- There are different cover images.

Amazon's preview of The Treekeepers by Susan McGee Britton - SBC's suggestion:

- https://www.amazon.com/Treekeepers-Su...
- There are different cover images.

SOLVED: this is the Dormia series!!!

Oh great, I'm glad you found it! Thanks for letting us know. Dormia for the link.

Great! Glad you found your book, Natalie. Thanks for the update.