In 2012, The Book of Three was ranked number 18 among all-time best children's novels in a survey published by School Library Journal, a monthly with primarily U.S. audience.[5] Ruth Hill Viguers of The Horn Book Magazine said the book would "wear well, and that children will be eager for other stories in which Taran may yet learn the meaning of heroism".[6] The Junior Bookshelf criticized the supporting characters, the contrived and excessive use of humor, and the heavy-use of lessons.[6] Margery Fisher in Growing Point, criticized the novel for being too derivative of Tolkien, Garner, Masefield, and T. H. White and that, "perhaps with only one of these models or influences, it would be better".[6] The Times Literary Supplement called the novel "a very fine fantasy-adventure", admitting that the book does not compare to the works of Tolkien, but has "quite a compelling magic of its own".[6] The School Library Journal called the novel, "one of the most iconic and influential works of middle-grade fiction from the 20th century", which "helped pave the way for countless fantasy adventures".[7]
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