The Thousand Orcs by R. A. Salvatore

       To any avid fantasy reader, The Thousand Orcs is a must-read. This is the first book in The Hunter's Blades trilogy. The story follows a band of adventurers, Drizzt Do'Urden, the drow who denied his race's dark heritage, Bruenor Battlehammer, the dwarven king of Clan Battlehammer, Cattie-brie, his adopted human daughter, the barbarian giant Wulfgar, and the stout halfling Regis, as they travel to the fabled Mithral Hall, along the way becoming afoul of an army of orcs and frost giants.
       This book was a joy to read, and is suggested for any high school student who is looking for an adventure that will keep them on the edge of their seat. R. A. Salvatore's excellent recipe of mixing together just the right amount of suspense, action, adventure, and psychological and moral inquisition will keep any reader glued to the pages until the story is done.

                                                                                                                               -CM