Redwall (Redwall, Book 1)

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As the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey bask in the glorious Summer of the Late Rose, all is quiet and peaceful. But things are not as they seem. Cluny the Scourge, the evil one-eyed rat warlord, is hell-bent on destroying the tranquility as he prepares to fight a bloody battle for the ownership of Redwall. This dazzling story in the Redwall series is packed with all the wit, wisdom, humor, and blood-curdling adventure of the other books in the collection, but has the added bonus of taking the reader right back to the heart and soul of Redwall Abbey and the characters who live there.

Magical, mystical, and the stuff of legends, this stunning tale of good battling with--and ultimately triumphing over--evil takes the reader on a roller-coaster adventure that barely draws breath from the first page to the very last. Brian Jacques is a true master of his craft. --Susan Harrison

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A special release of one of the most beloved fantasy adventures of our time!

Customer Reviews:

Decent, but has some flaws........2007-10-01

Overall, Redwall by Brian Jaques is a pretty good book, however, it does have a few flaws. The book manages to have an exiting fantasy world for the most part. Although it contains a few clichés (chosen one, special magical sword, great war between two factions), it takes some thinking to notice, and will probably not interfere with enjoyment of the plot. The characters are enjoyable to read, and their traits are shown through both actions and words, and although they are animals, they almost seem like real people. The main villain, Cluny, is stereotypically evil, especially with his threats to his own army. However, the schemes and mindgames involving him make him interesting to read. There is one glaring problem, however: The rats as a whole are depicted as an evil race. There is not even one "good" rat. To me, this is accidental racism, and suggests that being born one way is destined to be evil. It would have been nice to see some of the rats break away and maybe try to join Redwall, and maybe some mice to break away, some of them to Cluny's army. If you want a book that is fun, but not thought-provoking, Redwall can be a good book for you.

-BMW

Awesome!.......2007-09-29

This book was pretty good. It's not the best Redwall book but it's still pretty awesome. It's got lot's of action and battles, the bad guy's cool, and the storyline is interesting. The only problem is all the singing and politeness the good guy's do, it's just stupid!. Plus the hastle they go through to get this dudes sword is annoying. The battles are cool, and all in all this book is good.

Fun book but too much death and violence for intended audience.......2007-09-07

This is an extremely well written book with wonderful and vivid characters. Brian Jacques creates a unique world where animals walk around much like humans do. The characters are well developed and he gives each one it's own unique personality.

The problems I have with this book, minor as they may be is number one the violence. In a book that's intended for kids eight to fifteen it's extremely violent. There are tons of animals dying right and left and some of them die in a very violent and horrible way. I found it annoying that Brian Jacques would create a lot of time creating all these wonderful characters and then kill them off a few pages later. Why did you take so much time to introduce several characters that you were just going to kill off in twenty pages.

There is no swearing in this book that I can recall and if you have a kid or adult that doesn't mind a little violence then this is a wonderfully written book.

I loved the character Matthias (the hero mouse).... he is everything a true hero should be. I also loved the main villian Cluny.... he is everything you would want from a true evil rat!

Overall a great book.

Great adventure for all to enjoy!.......2007-08-05

Redwall, is a surprisingly powerful ride through a crisis set upon the Redwall Abbey and its inhabitants by an evil rat named Cluny the Scourge and his plundering minions. It features one great hero and many other ones who all take part in each other's salvation and friendship. Mattias mouse is the hero at the center of it all and he spends the book bringing unlikely allies together while rushing headlong to meet his destiny.

Redwall is written, by Brian Jacques, in a manner that clearly fills out the reader's imagination with visuals and sound that leaves no stone unturned. Every word comes to life. While clearly a children's story, the author pulls few punches, so if a parent wishes to coddle their child from the realities and consequences of life, the characters who die in Redwall often meet gruesome ends, will want to steer clear. Stories like this are a good way to introduce children to the life and death that they might face growing up. It also covers the ideas of tolerance, the value of friendship, and standing up to injustice. Redwall is an adventure story more than anything and it is quite exciting while it lasts. It doesn't let up from start to finish, so children are sure to enjoy the swashbuckling adventures of Mattias, Constance Hedgehog, Jess Squirrel, Basil Stag Hare, Warbeak Sparra, and many more. Highly recommended for young and old alike.

Terrific book!.......2007-07-05

I was a little skeptical about reading this book at first. I thought a bunch of rodents fighting against each other would be a bit boring. I kept this book for a long time before I finally got around to reading it. Boy was I happy I did!
It is a story about a mouse named Matthias. He is a bit clumsy and awkward. He lives a Redwall Abbey and everything there is quiet, happy and peaceful. That is until word of Cluny the Scourge and he army were coming to Redwall. He is an evil, villianous rat who is set on destoroying everything in his way and taking control over the abbey. Matthias steps up and becomes the warrior the abbey needs in order to protect themselves. But first they need to find Martin the Warrior's sword. Can they find it in time to save everyone from the clutches of Cluny and his army?
*A note to young readers & their parents: this book does have a good amount of violence and deaths. Please consider whether your child will be able to handle this kind of content.

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So - So
Wildlough
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High Rhulain, The Quest for Freedom
High Rhulain

High Rhulain (Redwall)
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ASIN: 0441014364

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The otters of Green Isle have long been enslaved to the Wildcat Riggu Felis and his catguards, who torture the otters at every opportunity. The otters trudge on, waiting for the day their savior will arrive—the prophesized High Rhulain, who will lead them in battle and a return to glory. Meanwhile, young Tiria Wildlough, an ottermaid at Redwall Abbey, pines for her chance to learn the ways of the warrior,much against the wishes of her father. But when an injured osprey arrives at the Abbey, seeking help for its wounds and carrying tales of an embattled clan of otters, young Tiria knows what she must do. . . .

The latest tale of Redwall from New York Times bestselling writer Brian Jacques is an empowering story of adventure and heroism sure to keep readers riveted through the final page.

Customer Reviews:

So - So .......2007-09-29

This was a pretty good book, and I love the fact that there was so little puzzle solving involved. But the battles were pretty pathetic, and the Bad guy died like 7 chapters before the end, which is too early for me. Plus, I just didn't feel like this book had enough excitement, it was kind of boring, and kind of reminded me of Mariel of Redwall {a previos book in the series}. If you like redwall, read this book, but you won't miss much in the series if you skip this book, it's not really related to any other books in the series.

Wildlough.......2007-08-01

A very good adventure story that can be read on its on or as the 18th Redwall book, Tiria Wildlough, prophisied Queen High Rhulain of Green Isle, faces an army of feral cats when she attemts to free their otterslaves. Eventurly, they are freed and live their lives out on Green Isle. This would have been better if the villians hadn't always acted so stupid.

-Emma D.

High Rhulain.......2007-05-26

This was a terrific book that couldn't leave my hands. It had many surprises, like when the outlaw otter leader got captured when he was leaving the cats' fortress. I read this book, because I have read many other Redwall books by Brian Jacques which I found excellent. Many chapters had fantastic cliffhanger endings. One example of these is that three Redwall inhabitants are going up into unknown attics when the stairs collapse and the creatures below hear screams. This was a terrific book and I would recommend it to all fantasy readers.

High Rhulain, The Quest for Freedom.......2007-05-08

High Rhulain is a novel of Redwall Abbey by Brain Jacques, and features a cast of anthropomorphized animals in various heroic or villainous roles. The Redwall Abbey stories are popular with children and young adults. The basic story is a "Quest" to have the hereditary descendant of the otter queen High Rhulain return to Green Isle and liberate the otters who face oppression and slavery at the hands, or rather the paws, of the cruel Riggu Felis and his band of wildcats.

The heroine is Tiria Wildlough, otter daughter of Skipper Banjon, Master-at-Arms of Redwall Abbey. Through deciphering the riddles of an ancient tome, and the tale of a rescued osprey, Tiria comes to the realization of the plight of the otters of Green Isle and an awareness of her destiny to return as their new High Queen Rhulain. She enlists the aid of the osprey, a migratory barnacle goose, two dozen hares of the Long Patrol from Salamandastron, and the colorful fighting rabbit and adventurer, Captain Cuthbert Frunk W. Bloodpaw, master of the Petunia, whose persona changes to match his costumes, (or vice-versa).

Several other characters contend with each other before the final struggle to free the otters of Green Isle from the scourge of wildcats; from the outlaw otter Leatho Shellhound, admired by the enslaved otters and feared by the wildcats for his exploits, to the two sons of Riggu Felis who contend with each other for their disdainful father's scant approval. There is also a pathetic band of water rats that infest the woodlands near Redwall Abbey and make a nuisance of themselves until they and their leader, Groffgut, are finally dealt with.

The quest ends following some sacrifices, but with peace and prosperity restored to Green Isle, as well as a new leader, the High Rhulain.

High Rhulain.......2007-03-30

The Queen High Rhulain of Green Isle has returned. A young ottermaid, Tiria Wildlough of Redwall, has a mysterious dream that will take her on an epic adventure. On her quest to become queen, Tiria meets many strange people such as Captain Cuthbert Frunk W. Bloodpaw, a strange Long Patrol Hare that undergoes many personality changes. I recommend this book to people that like to read fantasy novels and that don't mind reading a long book.
There are multiple fight scenes in this book. The most important one is the final battle between Tiria's forces and the Wildcats. Several good warriors, such as Pandion Pickleton( a hawk) are lost in this battle but not in vain. Tiria and her forces one the battle so now Tiria is the Queen High Rhulain.
This book is extremely engrossing. The first time I picked it up I read at least fifty pages. All the chapters leave you with several questions in your mind so you have to keep reading. For example, the final battle lasts a couple of chapters so I did not want to stop reading because a soldier would not stop in the middle of a battle, right?
This is a great book to read because you can actually see everything that is going on because it is so well written. You can picture all the great foods around you, you can vividly see what all of the characters look like, and you can see the outcome of war after a battle.
Finally, I like fighting, and this book has a lot of it. So there, this book has a lot of fighting, it is well written, and you can't put it down once you start reading it. I recommend this book to fantasy lovers, and if that is you, than go pick up a copy and start reading. Hey, everything is better than just sitting on the couch doing nothing, right?

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EXCELLENT! 10/10!
I love this book!
The Quest for Mattimeo
Excellent Book for everyone young and old
Great novel

Mattimeo: A Tale From Redwall
Brian Jacques
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ASIN: 0441006108

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Preparations for the feast for the Summer of the Golden Rain are underway at Redwall Abbey, and young Mattimeo's mother sets him to work with the other inhabitants. His father, Matthius, is the guardian of Redwall Abbey and it is this fact that puts the young Mattimeo in danger, as the evil Slagar the Fox plots to kidnap him in a bid to shake the very foundations of the Abbey and its inhabitants.

Rip-roaring adventure at its very best, Mattimeo is one of the exquisitely executed and totally bewitching tales in the best-selling Redwall series. Brian Jacques, with his masterly use of language and enviable talent for descriptive prose that transports the reader to the very heart of Redwall, magically weaves an epic tale breathtaking in proportion and design. Utterly addictive, Mattimeo is packed with so much color, passion, fury, and love that it will leave readers desperate for more. --Susan Harrison

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In the magnificent tradition of Waershop Down, an extraordinary tale of corageous adventure -- from the author of Redwall and Mossflower.

In the summer of the Golden Plain, the cunning fox, Slagar the cruel, and his evil henchmen sneak into Redwall Abbey to kidnap the woodland children -- including Mattimeo, son of the great warrior mouse Matthias. Now Matthias and a handful of brave followers must abandon their home to the mercy of General Ironbeak's invading ravens in order to rescue their stolen little ones. But on the road to a dread kingdom and certain slavery, an unexpected hero will be born -- and the captive mouse-child Mattimeo will prove himself worthy at last to wield the sword of his illustrious father.

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EXCELLENT! 10/10!.......2007-09-29

This is either the best or the second best Redwall book. It's the direct sequel to the Original Redwall, so there will be a lot of familier characters. Complete with 3 huge battles, a cruel monster that lurks in the dark, and an evil slaver named Slager, this book is ultimate, and I highly reccomend it!

I love this book!.......2007-08-22

Why are the most known and far better books of the Redwall universe the first ones done? Well, they're the first ones done, and they were actually pretty good. 'Mattimeo', along with 'Mossflower', and possibly maybe even 'Salamandastron', were one of the best Redwall books. To me. I don't know if it applies to the rest of you readers, but I stick by my comment. 'Mattimeo' was a well done book. It was also one of the biggest, probably the biggest Redwall book. It's actually a quest I'd actually look forward to reading, and for once, the Redwall creatures are showing emotion that is actually true rather than just coming out strained and downright terrible like in Jacques' recent works.

'Mattimeo' takes place seasons and seasons after the 'Redwall' book, the true sequel, and it focuses on Sela's supposedly dead son, Chickenhound. He is now called Slagar the Cruel, has his band of wicked beasts that we know will probably be weasels, ferrets, rats, stoats...those guys. Slagar is noticed as one of the most intelligent, wicked, and more insane of any warlord that came before or after him. His face is horribly disfigured, cause of a snake's bite and painful venom, and he hides his deformity using a skull mask. Believing his own lies of how the Redwall creatures had betrayed him, he plans to seek revenge by stealing the children of Redwall under the Redwaller's noses and selling them to Malkariss, a warlord who dwells in the underground, building an empire, made from the paws of many slave children.

This story works well, extremely well, as Mattimeo, Matthias' son, slowly becomes a hardened warrior during the time of his capture and how he is forced to endure harsh beatings, cruel words, and many deaths as he is led to Malkariss' kingdom. And while the warriors of Redwall chase after Slagar, the Redwallers are having troubles of their own back at the abbey. General Ironbeak and his birds are set on seizing it. The techniques that Slagar uses to outsmart his pursuers are classic and clever, but for some reason I do not like Ironbeak's part in how he tries to conquer the abbey. Either he's really dumb or the Redwallers for some reason are extremely well trained to handle an aerial attack--either one or both, I just don't like how he tries to conquer it when there were dozens of simple solutions, like a total ambush. Grabbing them and flinging them from a range of thirty feet would have done it, but I'm not the writer. When there's a more awesome story going on, I don't care about the weak side story. I just love Slagar and his twisted schemes. This is truly one of my favorite Redwall books of all time.

The Quest for Mattimeo.......2007-05-20

I would recommend this book because it is full of action and intensity. When I started reading this book, I never wanted to put it down. After every page, it just got better and better. There were many surprises in this book, like if there is a battle or new enemy; it was just full of surprises. I would and have read a book by Brian Jacques, which was Redwall, the first book in the series. Now I am reading the prequel to Redwall, Mossflower. Overall, Mattimeo was a terrific book.

Excellent Book for everyone young and old.......2007-04-16

Tis book tells the story of Mattiemo, a young mouse who is captured by Slagar the fox in a break in at Redwall. He and all of his friends are taken to an evil land but Mattiemo's father Matthias is hot on this trail!!!!!

This is a good book for those that have read the series before (Expecially Redwall). It brings back our favorite characters, including Basil Stag Hare, Jess Squirrel, Matthias, Cornflower, Tim and Tess, plus many more.
It has a good plot, plus many emotions including sadness, romance, courage and a huge fighting spirit.

Great novel.......2006-11-21

"Mattimeo" tells the story of the son of Matthias the Warrior, who happens to be named Mattimeo. The plot is compelling and whimsical, great especially for younger readers, and I enjoyed it even more than "Redwall". There were only a couple of minor things that kept me from giving it the full five stars.

First of all, there are the numerous (that may well be an understatement) descriptions of Slagar's mask. Believe me, if you don't know what material that mask is made of by the end of the book then you have some serious attention problems. Quotes such as "Slagar grinned from behind the silken mask" and "The silk mask sucked into a hideous grin" are okay when used in moderation, but when we are bombarded endlessly with these nearly identical descriptions, it detracts from rather than adds to the story. I'm sorry, *what* was the mask made from again?

The other thing that bothered me was the apparent lack of attention to proportion. For example, at one point, Slagar gets angry at an impudent Mattimeo and starts beating the young mouse with a cane. And yet, according to Brian Jacques, Mattimeo does not feel the blows at all. Am I the only one who thinks this is simply absurd? A fox beating a mouse with a cane would be like King Kong beating a human with an uprooted tree - that's how big foxes are compared to mice. Forget feeling the blows, Mattimeo should be crushed by them!

But despite these things, I really enjoyed the story of Mattimeo, and I would recommend it to anyone who has read other books in the series or who just loves animal fantasy. I also recommend the fantastic "Guardians of Ga'Hoole" series by Kathryn Lasky and the "Warriors" books by Erin Hunter.

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Not my favorite, but definately one of the best!
Mossflower Review
GREAT FOR ALL AGES!!!!!
A True Gem of Fantasy
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Mossflower (Redwall, Book 2)
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ASIN: 0441005764

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Brian Jacques's superb Redwall series truly captures the finest in storytelling tradition and combines it with the ultimate in upbeat, catch-your-breath adventure. Mossflower tells the story of Martin the Warrior, who finds himself trespassing on the land of Verdagua, King of a Thousand Eyes, as he lies sick and near dying. With his last strength, Verdagua is struggling to make a decision on who should replace him as ruler of Mossflower Country. As Martin and his newfound friend and fellow prisoner Gonff become embroiled in the battle against Verdagua's ruthless daughter, Tsarmina, a bloody fight between good and evil ensues.

Stunning landscapes, brilliant characterization, masterly plots, and a wicked sense of humor unite in this epic tale of derring-do and the triumph of good over evil, making it one of the most addictive and memorable books that anyone is ever likely to read. --Susan Harrison

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Mossflower, prequel to Redwall, is widely acknowledged by fans as one of the most memorable volumes of the bestselling Redwall series. It is now available in a special format, with six all-new, full-page illustrations and a brand-new map by David Elliot (illustrator of Triss and The Angel's Command, and winner of the 2003 New Zealand Post Children's Book Award). Fans will be eager to add it to their collections, and those new to the Redwall series will want to pick it up to find out how the grand epic got its start.

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Not my favorite, but definately one of the best!.......2007-09-30

I don't know what it was about this book that made me want to read it over and over again. It didn't have any colosal {I don't know if I spelled that right} battles or anything. I guess it was just the amazing storyline! The adventure was fantastic, but I honestly like whats going on with the woodlanders better than Martin the warriors journy, more action happens with them. In all, this is one of the best Redwall books, complete with an awesome one on one battle at the end. Read this book!

Mossflower Review .......2007-07-28

This is about Martin the Warrior , a heroic mouse, the self-appointed Prince of Mousetheives (and best friend to Martin), Gonff, the totally evil wildcat Tsarmina, and sundry other animal characters. The plot is that (1) Martin is (after a sidetracked problem) questing for Salamandastron, (2) the woodlanders defending themselves from Tsarmina until Martin returns, and (3) what's happening in Kotir, the moldy, falling-down castle where Tsarmina and her horde of vermin (stoats, rats, foxes, weasels and so on). This is a good series because it never ends on a cliffhanger at the very end. Mr. Jacques is a wonderful author, and I've read all his books except Eulalia!, because it isn't out yet. :(

GREAT FOR ALL AGES!!!!!.......2007-07-16

It is all you want in a good book.It has just the right amount of action,
peril,valor,and humor. If you want a book that is good for everyone, you just found one!

A True Gem of Fantasy.......2007-05-20

The Redwall series was recommended to me by my own readers, who recognized a similarity between the writing style, animorphism, and medieval setting of my own debut novel "The Other Side of Yore" and of Brian Jaques' famous books. As I learned more about the books, I was amazed that the books had escaped my attention for so long. Sure I had heard the name in passing, but I really didn't know what the books were about, and had probably passed them over as too child-oriented when I was a young blossoming fan of fantasy. Boy, had I been missing out!
Mossflower may be the best YA fantasy book I've read since "The Hobbit," maybe even surpassing "The Chronicles of Narnia" for imagination, superb writing skill, literary worth, and sheer reading enjoyment!
Far from being just a book for young adults, I am well over thirty and highly critical of most fiction books, and was unable to put the book down. Not only does Jaques write in an incredibly skillful and beautiful style, but his plots and subplots are nothing short of genious. The character developement of the animorphed creatures is far superior to even the average bestselling book of fiction starring realistic human characters. Jaques is a master of dialogue and dialect, and I especially enjoyed the strange coloquial mole-speech;
"Hurr, Oi be liken it moiself better'n any deeper-n'-ever pie oive et, stan' on moi hole!"
The triumphs, determinations, and gallant speeches of Martin the Warrior actually brought tears to my eyes a few times during the tale, and the antics and humorous songs and poems of Gonff made me laugh out loud more than once.
What's more, Jaques created a complex villian to be copied by fantasy authors for centuries to come in the characterization of the wicked cat Tsarmina, and painted a thoroughly believable array of personalities and attitudes in the various soldiers of her army.
Like Tolkien's work, Jaques has also done his homework thoroughly, and has created a vast history to support his tales, which I think is a trait missing from many of the more fly-by-night and commercial fantasies of today.
By the end of this novel, you will have forgotten that mice can't talk and that badgers don't wield swords, having become intimately familiar with some of the most realistic personalities ever to grace the pages of literature. I cannot recommend this book enough, and am sure that the others in the series will be equally delightful!
J. Lyon Layden
The Other Side of Yore

Mossflower.......2007-04-09

"Mossflower" is the epic prequel to "Redwall". Written by Brian Jacques, it is a book full of adventure and surprise.
The peaceful woodland creatures of Mossflower are forced to live under the tyrannical rule of the evil wildcat queen, Tsarmina. That is until the coming of Martin the Warrior. Martin brings hope and promise to the animals of Mossflower. With the help of a mighty weapon, the habitants of Mossflower will ban together to take back what is rightfully theirs and put an end to the evil reign of Tsarmina.
I highly recommend this book. It is full of action that draws the reader in and keeps him/her reading.

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A Beautiful Tale
Flippin' great, wot!
great series
A great book, one of the the best!
Feels like a failed experiment: not bad, but not worth reading or memorable. Not recommended.

Triss (Redwall, Book 15)
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ASIN: 0441010954
Release Date: 2003-08-26

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Wot, Wot?! Could it be another epic Redwall tale (tail?) thick with high adventure, heavy accents, and leek-and-turnip pasty from the beloved beast master himself, Brian Jacques? It is indeed, happy readers. Triss, the 15th book in the distinguished and wildly popular animal fantasy series, chronicles the exploits of a brave squirrel maid who travels from the bonds of slavery to the meeting of her destiny as a warrior at Redwall Abbey. Triss the squirrel, Shogg the otter, and Welfo the hedgehog, all slaves to the bloodthirsty royal ferret family of Riftgard, filch a ferret boat and sail away from the murderous clutches of Princess Kurda and her malevolent father, King Agarnu. Swearing revenge, Kurda sets out to recapture her slaves, her evil Ratguard troops reinforced by the pirate fox Plugg Firetail and his band of criminal Freebooters. At the same time, the badger Sagaxus and his bosom friend Bescarum the hare also set sail from Salamanstrom, to seek adventure on the high seas. Meanwhile, back at the abbey, the Redwall inhabitants are being plagued by a mystery that involves a hidden door, a secret code, and three stinking, sinister snake siblings that are picking off the gentle forest folk one by one. Any ardent fan of Redwall knows that what comes next will include sword fights, feasting, raucous good humor, and a thrilling climax. Jacques's fervent followers are rewarded with the author's usual swashbuckling good storytelling, while the newly initiated will read with wide eyes, and quickly go back to hungrily devour the rest of the series. (Ages 10 and older) --Jennifer Hubert

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In this 15th Redwall adventure, the brave squirrelmaid Triss plans a daring escape from the enslavement of the evil ferret King Agarnu and his daughter Princess Kurda.

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In this 15th Redwall adventure, the brave squirrelmaid Triss plans a daring escape from the enslavement of the evil ferret King Agarnu and his daughter Princess Kurda.

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A Beautiful Tale.......2007-03-29

I gave Triss five stars because I really enjoyed it. I loved the poems and songs, especially how they help the charactors of the story. I also enjoyed the fact that all of the charactors in the story were animals. I like how the dialogue really went along with characters,and every animal has its own accent and uses different choices of words. I really found the story very intersting. It had some adventure (which I liked) but mainly dialogue and description. One thing I found most amazing was that at the beginning of every chapter the author makes a beautiful description of the setting. I really enjoyed the story and I hope many people do too.

Flippin' great, wot!.......2007-03-29

Great stuff, wot! I really enjoy the way that Jacques uses dialogue and poetry in his stories. I can almost hear the medieval music playing in the background. Triss is an excellent protagonist. It's great to see a female hero for a change, especially one with such a driving desire to do justice and set wrongs to right. Sagyx, Scarum, the dibbuns, and even the "baddies" in this tale send me far away from the drudgery of everyday life. Keep up the great stuff Mr. Jacques, I'll gladly return to Mossflower Woods for as long as you can take me there! Redwall!!! Eulalia!! Logalog!!!

great series.......2006-10-18

Great series for young and old looking for a mental shut-down for bed book.

A great book, one of the the best!.......2006-10-12

This book started out a little slow but, the more you read the better it gets. It was a great book Wot Wot! It starts out in Riftgaurd, an evil fortress ruled by Ferrets. Triss (Trisscar), the squirrel, and two of her friends, are escape slaves. Princess Kurda
and Prince Bladd are determined to capture them.
In Redwall the dibbons (toddlers) are out of control when two escape into the woods! Find out what surprise is in store in Mossflower.
This book was exciting and fun, another great book by Brian Jacques. I recommend this book to you. (I suggest you read the first one before you read this) Don't forget the other Redwall books these are good books also!

Feels like a failed experiment: not bad, but not worth reading or memorable. Not recommended........2006-08-01

The fifteenth Redwall novel, Triss is the story of slaves, pirates, treasure, and riddles. Triss is an escaped slave from the north, hotly pursued by her captors and a Freebooter crew. Meanwhile, a young badger and a hare leave Salamadastron to begin an adventure on their own, and Redwallers discover clues leading them towards Brockhall, the badger home and safehouse from the days before Redwall. The three stories come together when Triss meets up with Sagax the badger and they are chased deep into Mossflower Wood. All of the usual aspects of the Redwall books are here--riddles, adventures, travel, battles, lots of food, as well as a variety of cultures and accents, yet in Triss they seem different: over-exaggerated in many places and unusual in others. Accents are almost comical, the emphasis on food is heavy-handed, and the riddles come in the form of a coded language. Furthermore, the diverse storylines in Triss remain independent almost all of the way through, and the text only feels united and complete in the last through chapters. Despite my love for the Redwall series, I wasn't impressed with this book. I found some characters annoying (a first for this series) and didn't find the plot very exciting. This was just a bad book for Jacques, and it's the first Redwall book I wouldn't recommend.

No doubt that the books in the Redwall series all operate in the same way: they all contain adventures, battles, cultures, accents, food, and riddles. Jacques makes each story unique, but those underlying aspects are almost always there. They are also present in Triss, but it feels like Jacques uses them in a different way in this text. Many of the aspects, food, accents, and riddles in particular, are exaggerated even to the point of being foolish or annoying. Others, the adventures in particular, are isolated from one another, split into too many concurrent plots that don't come together until the end. It seems to me that Jacques was trying to do soemthing new with this book: mix up old aspects, make something funny/more extreme, and approach the plot in a new way. I consider it a failed attempt. Triss doesn't read as smoothly as most Redwall books, and the food and accents actually make some of the characters annoying--something I've never seen before in the series.

That said, Triss isn't a bad book. Jacques is still a solid writer, and even while experimenting with new interpretations of his themes, he manages to write a good, exciting plot with a number of interesting and admirable characters (the warriors, and the protagonist specifically). The book still reads quickly, the sea travel in particular is well described, and journey towards Brockhall should excite longtime readers of the series who will remember it from Mossflower. I do wish that there had been more about Brockhall, however, beyond the final battle there, but I was happy to see it regardless.

Nonetheless, this is the first Redwall book that I wouldn't recommend. It's not a bad read, doesn't take much time, and is probably interesting to longtime Redwall readers. However, it's a poor example of a Redwall book and it feels like a failed experiment on Jacques' part. It's a book you can skip--nothing too important to the larger Redwall chronology occurs, the characters don't stand out, and you'll save yourself some aggravation by avoiding the annoying character that crop up. Unfortunate, but true. I don't recommend this book.

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Warriors and Peacemakers

Mariel of Redwall (Redwall, Book 4)
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ASIN: 0142302392

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Heaved off her ship in a pirate raid, Mousemaid Mariel is washed up on the shores of Mossflower. With no idea where she is, or indeed who she is, the young warrior mouse embarks on an unforeseen adventure that will take her to the very heart of Redwall and into the arms of the people who live there.

Mariel of Redwall is a captivating and magical adventure story in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. At times gentle, but mostly packed with adventure and heroism on the grandest of scales, this tale is at once delightful and devastating in its proportions.

Jacques weaves his customary magic, taking the reader to the heart and soul of the mythical Redwall--welcoming, terrifying, magical, and at times all too real. The place, the characters, and the adventure spring to life in a bout of indefinable magic, mystery, and mayhem. An excellent book that will leave readers begging for more. (Fortunately, there's plenty more where this came from!) --Susan Harrison

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When the rat pirate Gabool the Wild attacks the mouse-ship carrying Joseph the Bellmaker, he plunders its magnificent bell in a fit of greed, and then pitilessly casts Joseph and his daughter Mariel into the raging sea. After she is rescued and brought to Redwall Abbey, Mariel sets out with three fearless Mossflower companions (and her trusty rope-weapon, the Gullwhacker) to track down Gabool and avenge her father-and thus begins an unforgettable battle!

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Starts good, ends bad/.......2007-09-29

This book began with a really sweet beginning, all dramatic and cool, but it just kept getting more and more boring as things went on. The sequel to this book is awesome though, so I still highly reccomend this book!

Redwall books.......2007-01-12

My son and I love spending time reading these books together! It keeps his attention and I also enjoy them.

Suprising redwallian misadventure.......2006-11-06

I love the redwall series. Every book is a joyous romp. Stories and characters are interesting and thoroughly enjoyable. This book, however, marked something of a departure. I was on a big redwall high when I first read the book, and read books 1-4 in order. When I got to this one (4), I was dissapointed. All of the redwall books have some familiarity as to the type of story, but this one came off as downright formulaic. The characters aren't very interesting or unusual, and the plot moves ahead at more of a plod than the usual redwall trot. The supposedly terrifying villian shows himself to be paranoid and incompetent and little else, a contrast to his supposed tyrannical and iron-clawed ways. His name is an eyesore to the sight and a complete departure from the usual creative, well-named villians of the other books. Mariel herself is somewhat amusing, but decidely one-dimensional and other than joseph, the other main characters are hardly drawn at all. This is easily the worst book in the redwall series, and when I've been surprised to see its one he's decided to build off of, considering how poorly done it is by comparison to other works in the series.

Read it only for the sake of reading the whole series, and possibly because of the re-use of characters in other books. It's a page-turner, but only because you can't wait for it to end.

I WISH I COULD GIVE A BILLION STARS!.......2006-07-21

I absolutely LOVE this book! It is sooo suspenseful, and a genuine page turner! Every one of Jacques' books I've read so far are truly amazing, and I praise him for his hard work!

Warriors and Peacemakers.......2006-03-14

One of my favorite Redwall books, with a strong and resourceful heroine. (Of course, she couldn't do it without her friends!) Mariel is tough and plucky, but a sweet soul deep down, and her battle to save her father and defeat the cruel and crazy Gabool the Wild is pure, thrilling Redwall adventure.
Notable also is Saxtus, whose clear-headed strategies help protect his home, despite his anti-war sentiments.

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The best book in the series!
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One of the Greatest Books Ever Written
Great series
An exciting look into Martin's past and a wonderful read that takes a look at big issues. Highly recommended

Martin the Warrior (Redwall, Book 6)
Brian Jacques
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Bedrang the Stoat has his evil eyes set on ruling over his own empire, and will do anything to make sure that his ultimate fantasy is fulfilled. But little does he realize that the quiet, nameless mouse he is holding captive will one day turn out to be the heroic and fearless Martin the Warrior.

Brian Jacques uses the full force of his stunning storytelling talent to unravel the mystery and adventure that unfolds in this tale of Redwall as a quiet little mouse refuses to bow down to a tyrant and bids to fight for freedom at any cost. Brimming with cutthroat skullduggery and intellectual intrigue, Martin the Warrior is a mountainous tale that introduces the ethos and passions of Redwall with a host of well-drawn characters, each with their own Achilles' heel, making them feel as real as they are magical. --Susan Harrison

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On the shore of the Eastern Sea, in a cold stone fortress, a stoat named Badrang holds dozens of innocent creatures as slaves, part of his scheme to build an empire where he will rule as unquestioned tyrant. Among those slaves is a mouse named Martin who has a warrior's heart and a burning desire for freedom—freedom not only for himself, but for all of Badrang's victims. There is no risk he will not take, no battle he will not fight, to end the stoat's evil reign and in the process regain the sword of his father, Luke the Warrior—the sword that Badrang stole from him when he was but a lad!

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The best book in the series!.......2007-09-29

I pretty much said it all in the title! This book is awesome! It's got the most action, battles, and the coolest bad guys! It's great! Read this book!

nicolas's review.......2007-05-07

A fantastic story from the Redwall series, Martin the Warrior, is a mix of friendship and battles against a ruthless rat clan. This "National best seller" from Brian Jacques is about a mouse named Martin, who gets captured in the rat's prison. This story is full of foxes, lizards, moles, rats, and of course, mice. Most fantasy lovers and animal lovers will keep rereading this fantastic book about how friendship can help others in times of conflict. As most good stories are, all Brian Jacques books are well more than worth reading. And all animals have human characteristics.

One of the Greatest Books Ever Written.......2007-03-19

I have to admit that when I first heard of the Redwall series, I had my doubts. I mean, a book about animals? However, I decided to give them a chance and now they are my favorite books of all time.
Martin the Warrior is my favorite out of the series. I love how the characters interact with each other in a way that makes you want to be more like them. They stuck together through everything, and in the end the slaves were freed and the sword that once belonged to Luke was returned to it's rightful owner, Martin the Warrior.
I recommend this book, as well as the whole series to kids of all ages. If you like the Redwall books, you will probably also like Brian jacques' other series, the Castaway series.

Great series.......2006-10-18

Great series for young and old looking for a mental shut-down for bed book.

An exciting look into Martin's past and a wonderful read that takes a look at big issues. Highly recommended.......2006-09-25

The sixth Redwall novel, Martin the Warrior is the story of young Martin's imprisonment by, escape from, and war against the Badrang the Tyrant, ruler of Marshank. Martin is a young mouse, the son of Luke the Warrior. He is captured and enslaved by Badrang, and one night, after violent insurrection, tied up to suffer through a raging storm. It is then he meets Rose, a maiden mouse from the peaceful sanctuary of Noonvale whose brother Brome has also been captured by Badrang. Martin, Rose, and Brome arrange from an escape from Marshank, promising the other slaves that they will one day come back to free them all and to destroy Badrang and his fortress forever. With the help of a roving band of circus performers and a mass of willful slaves, and across a journey through the coastal lands, Brome and Martin each struggle to stay alive, build an army, and return to destroy Badrang. This is a throughly enjoyable installment of the Redwall series, Martin the Warrior provides anxiously-awaited background to Martin's character as he discovers and refines his fighting spirit, experiences peace in Noonvale, and forms a deep friendship with Rose. The book is exciting, the characters (particularly those of Martin, the warrior Felldoh, and the peaceful Brome) are realistic and inspiring, and the book tackles some of the ethical and personal problems of war and the warrior's life that the other Redwall books overlook. It is a great read, a logical lead up to later Redwall books and to the building of Redwall itself, and one of the better books in this series.

Fans of Redwall will of course recognize Martin as the mouse that freed the woodlanders in Mossflower and passed on his sword in Redwall. The chance to read about Martin's life before coming to Mossflower should interest all fans of the series. The center of this book is Martin's coming of age as he changes from youth to an experienced warrior. He also sees his first glimpse of peace when he visits Noonvale with Rose, and it is that journey that will later inspire him to hang up his sword for good in Redwall. This prequel gives insight into Martin's character, his history, and what events created the freedom-loving, peace-desiring Warrior that plays such an important part in other books and remains at the heart of the entire Redwall series.

Martin the Warrior does a spectacular job dealing with war, peace, and factors that drive an individual towards one or the other. Character like Martin, Brome, and Felldoh run a full gamit from peaceful healer to righteous fighter to vengeful warrior, and the book forthrightly deals with issues such as war, death, and peace. Many of the other Redwall books take issues such as these for granted, and no where else in the series are they explored in such depth. These topics give the book great meaning, encourage thought about morals and justice, and create complex and meaningful characters and storylines, especially in the case of Martin.

Beyond these new aspects, the usual parts of a Redwall book are all present: unique and amusing character, good food, exciting journeys, evil enemies, large battles, cleverness, and a mixture of humor and fierce determination. Between two and three storylines run concurrently throughout the text, keeping the action moving along; Badrang and the secondary bad guy Clogg make for a challenging, ruthless enemy that the reader will love to hate. Above all, Martin is realistic, powerful character that is easy to love and to root for. Martin the Warrior is an enjoyable text to read and to reread, and one of the best of the Redwall novels. I highly recommend it.

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Different Size than others
The Book of Salamandstron
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Salamandastron

Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5)
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As the inhabitants of Redwall relax in the haze of the long, hot summer, they are unaware that the neighboring stronghold of Salamandastron lies besieged by the evil weasel army of Ferhago the Assassin. Nor do they realize that Mara, beloved daughter of Urthsipe, Badger Lord of the Fire Mountain, is in terrible danger. But when a lightening bolt uncovers the sword of Martin the Warrior, young Samkin embarks on adventure that leads him to Mara, and their lives become inextricably entwined.

Brian Jacques once again strikes to the heart in this stunningly executed adventure, another in the best-selling Redwall series, proving, if indeed proof was needed, that he ranks high among the best children's authors in the world. His genius lies in his ability to capture character and atmosphere with a stroke of a pen, drawing the reader in until the only way to start breathing again is to finish the book. --Susan Harrison

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The inhabitants of Redwall relax in the haze of summer-but as they do, the neighboring stronghold of Salamandastron lies besieged by the evil weasel army of Ferhago the Assassin. Worse still, Mara, beloved daughter of Urthstripe, Badger Lord of the Fire Mountain, is in terrible danger. Then a lightning bolt uncovers the sword of Martin the Warrior, and young Samkin embarks on an adventure that leads him to Mara. Can the good creatures triumph over the villainous Assassin?

Illustrated by Gary Chalk

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Great!.......2007-09-30

At one time, this was my favorite redwall book. It was also the first redwall book I read all of. In this book, the fearless badger lord Urthstripe the Strong leads his army of long patrol hares in a battle against the cruel Ferahgo the Assasin. Read this book, it's great!

Different Size than others.......2007-09-04

While the book itself is very good (according to my 12 yr. old son), the size is different than the rest and he likes things orderly (especially since there are so many in this series) so we ended up going out and purchasing the same book, but by "Ace" publishers so they would all fit on his bed shelf.

The Book of Salamandstron.......2007-06-16

The Book of Salamandstron

Salamandstron, written by Brian Jacques in 1992 and published in 1993, is the fifth book in the Redwall Series. Like all Redwall books, Salamandstron is an animal adventure saga, which picturesquely describes a stunning tale set in medieval times. Intently, because of the strength of the story line, the reader will continue on through the book, like a bookworm, to find out what happens in the end When finished the person who examines this book, will have perused 391 obsessive pages, which, as interpreted, would have taken the reader through the world of Redwall.

Since the book, at times, tells five different stories, there are several different main characters and several antagonists. The first main character to be introduced is Lord Uthstripe the Strong, the Badger lord of Salamandstron, a mountain fortress. The Badgers lords of this massive mountain are mysterious characters. They are fierce fighters and reckless worries, who at times can be possessed by the terrible blood wrath and kill all in sight. Uthstrip's adopted daughter Mara, at the beginning of the book, was not content with her life at Salamandstron. The military fortress was strict and forcible, and Mara did not like her restrictions. Samkin, a young squirrel, contentedly lived at Redwall Abbey. In the beginning he was very mischievous and many times because of his carelessness, almost caused serous injuries. Ferahgo was an evil, cruel, pain-causing tyrant, who was the assassin weasel and chieftain of the horde of corps makers. Cruelly he Murdered Urthstripes parents and caused Urthstripe and his albino brother to be separated. Ferahgo's son Klitch was just as evil and crafty as his father. Fighting against each other, both wanted control of Salamandstron. Another enemy (although not a living creature) gets introduced about half way through the book. A terrible sickness called Dryditch Fever takes hold of the Abbey. It almost wipes out all. Although the characters all have different story lines within the book, each one is tied together in the end.

Opening at Salamandstron, the story begins with gloom. From the first, as Urthstripe reveals his anxiety for Mara with the words "Any sign of Mara yet?" it tells of Mara's discontentedness with the strictly ruled life she is living. It opens with her gone on one of her frequent run-a-ways. When she returns after two days absence from the mountain she brings two vermin, one of them Klitch, who falsely befriended her. Urthstripe throws the weasel and his companion out of the mountain, and Mara becomes so angry that she runs away for good. Accidentally (at Redwall) Samkin finds the skillfully crafted sword of the Legendary Hero, Martin the Warrior, but two stoats evilly steal the magnificent sword. The vermin were part of Ferahgo's horde but deserted. Samkin and Arula (Samkin's mole friend) chase after the stoats because the sword, which they took, represents the spirit of Redwall and could not be lost. They met some peculiar friends. Back at the Abbey Dry Ditch Fever broke out. Everywhere, from Salamandstron to Redwall Abbey trouble seemed to be taking hold of the good guys.

As the book continues the troubles grow worse. Mara, after being chased by Ferahgo's horde, escapes, but was betrayed into the hands of King Glagweb, the head of a cannibal toad tribe. Unfortunately she and several shrews, which were also caught, were going to be served up at a special occasion. Back at Redwall Thrugg, a brave otter set out on a journey to the mountains of the north to try to find the Icetor Flowers, which will cure any sickness. Sadly, however he gets trapped. Attacking him, a horde of crows in a pine forest almost overwhelmed Thrugg and his little friend baby Dumble. Samkin and his mole friend Arula were still persistently chasing after the vermin who stole the sword, when, one died of Dryditch fever and the other was killed by Ferahgo's tracker rats. The head of the trackers took the sword and headed back to Ferahgo's horde, but Samking and Arula still followed. They followed to get back the sword, they followed for their friends at the abbey, and they followed to slay the takers of Martins legendary blade. At Redwall Abbey, as dry ditch fever took victim after victim, all but two or three animals were stricken. At Salamandstron there was great famine because Ferahgo who besieged the mountain somehow destroyed or poisoned all the mountains food. Will Redwall Abbey be wiped out, or will Thrugg get back in time with the Icetor flowers? Will Mara and her friends be eaten or will they find a way to escape? Will Samkin retrieve the great sword? Will Salamandstron hold out? To discover what happens, READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If The book Salamandstron is amazing it is because it seizes and holds the readers attention. Having a good story line, this book is extremely well written. Undoutedly, another reason this book is so good is because Brian Jacques uses very descriptive adjectives and excellent verbs as illustrations for every scene. The story builds up suspense. Throughout, it never contradicts itself. The story is very vivid. Salamandstron is not just a book, which might be ok to glance over; it is a must-read saga.

Amazing Adventures.......2007-02-09

What would you do if you were being attacked by an army of vermin, or your abbeys most prized possession, or if your abbey was being threatened by a deadly disease? Would you defend yourselves, find an antidote, or would you go after the possession? Well that is exactly what the charaters in this story did. This little world is filled with badgers, hares, vermin, mice, moles, shrews and squirrels. Also thisworld is also filled with a volcanoe, woods, seas, dunes, lakes, rivvers and enormous mountians.

In this fantasy a bagder named Mara left her home because her strict father was always punishing her. When she left, her friend ccame along with her. His name was Pikkle. On their journey they met two vermin who became frineds with them so they woild lead them to Salamandastron )(Mara's fathers fortress). There had been many rumors that there is a great fortune somewhere inside the volcanoe. So now the vermin were going to attack the fortress. Another two vermin acted as if they were lonely travelers (but they really weren't) and went to Redwall and the Red wallers accepted them. They tricked the Redwallers and stole the sword of Martin the Warrior also killing one of the Redwallers. When the vermin escaped one of them died of a deadly disease. He got the disease while at Redwall and now the Redwallers are at great risk.

What will happen to everyone? Will Salamandastron survive? Will the Redwallers perish? Will they get the sword back? This book was relly good and every time it would sound good, it would change to someone else. I would really recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy, action, and adventure. This is the fifth book of the 17 book series.

-Peyton

Salamandastron.......2006-12-09

I like salamandastron for many reasons.0ne is the book has lots of action .the bookis writen by Brian Jacques.This book is fantasy because animals have human abiltys.brian writes many more books.

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pretty good
gripping, funny, but flat.
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One of my favorite Redwall books

The Bellmaker (Redwall, Book 7)
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ASIN: 044100315X

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Vicious Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru--a fox who long ago discovered the body of a wolf and skinned it to wear as his own--is holding the young Mariel and Dandin captive. The pair are at the mercy of the evil despot and have only one hope of survival. But can they really count on the legendary freedom fighter, Martin the Warrior, to come to their rescue?

The Bellmaker fairly boils over with passion, intrigue, and adventure. A true page-turner, the heat is immediately turned to high, and never cools until the close of the very last chapter. Brian Jacques's skill lies in creating fantastical yet believable characters, placing them in an extraordinary yet convincing setting and then letting loose with a flood of imagination that takes the breath away. One of the best writers of our time, Jacques comes through once again for his readers in this remarkable tale of good triumphing over evil. --Susan Harrison

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It has been four seasons since Mariel, the warrior-mouse daughter of Joseph the Bellmaker, and her companion, Dandin, set off from Redwall to fight evil in Mossflower. Nothing has been heard of them since. Then one night, in a dream, the legendary Martin the Warrior comes to the Bellmaker with a mysterious message. Clearly, Mariel and Dandin are in grave danger. Joseph and four Redwallers set off at once to aid them. As they push over land and sea, they cannot know the terrible threats they face. Will the Bellmaker and his companions arrive in time to help Mariel and Dandin?

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Southsward.......2007-08-03

Urgan Nagru the Foxwolf has taken over Southsward, and it is up to Joseph the Bellmaker to stop him. This book, is exciting and true to the line of Redwall books. A definite read for Redwall fans (or anyone else - they can be read alone). Have fun reading it!

-Emma

pretty good.......2007-04-03

Do you like adventure mystery and battles between good and evil ? If you do than you will love The Bellmaker by british author Brian Jacques. In the book the evil foxwolf Urgan Nagru, is sick of the cold northern air. He and his mate, Silvamord, decide to travel south. They set off with their faithful followers, a horde of gray rats. Once the evil fox is satisfied with the warm air, he sets his eyes on the mighty castle floret. This book will captivate children from years ten to !

gripping, funny, but flat........2006-12-20

I do not normally read this sort of book- I am normally sickened by talking animals. However, although this book had some good ingredients- it was gripping and made me want to read on, while some parts made me laugh, I found there were too many characters, and many were rather undeveloped and indistinguishable from one another (sorry about the long words). For example, Foremole and Furrp might as well have been the same mole, while some of the horderats only appear for two sentences before being killed. Sometimes I felt that the story could have functioned without the bonus characters, and there was quite a lot of stereotyping: foxes, rats- nasty evil scum. Mice, hares, etc. : good as gold. It was a little predictable in places and similar to many other of his books- evil fox/rat/wolf catches someone, everyone else tries to save them, someone dies, everyone is sad, baddie dies, the end. I did enjoy Blaggut because he was an exception to the tiresome 'good and evil full stop' rule and he made me laugh, along with Egbert the scholar because he was so quirkily different. I also loved the shrike ( can't pronounce his name!) Overall, I liked this book, but these flaws did annoy me. Read it if you enjoy Brian Jacques' stories, but not if you are a little paranoid or get irritated by anthropomorphic animals. :)

exciting.......2006-08-15

This book was good but not spectaculare. I think it would be better if they caught every bad animal in the castle and came up from Egbert's tunnels. This book is just not as good as the other books of the redwall series.

One of my favorite Redwall books.......2006-04-28

I recall this book from when I was younger, a lot younger, and I enjoyed it a lot back then. I recall reading it about six or seven times, and I just revisited it now almost nine years later.

What I liked then was that it was an easy, entertaining read - you get sucked right in to the wonderfully realized world of Redwall, which is consistently populated with interesting characters and its own fascinating mythos. The story in this edition gets up and running very quickly, comes to a perfect climax with an awesome conclusion, that makes for a great read.

But now, some years later, the book's shortcomings are more obvious. The book suffers from the age old problem that has existed in the genre since Tolkien's day, and that is certain races that populate Redwall are always evil, without a chance for redemption and that all of the races in general conform to narrow stereotypes that are not as well justified as they are in Lord of the Rings. The book has uneven pacing - the author spends a lot of time describing how wonderous the feasts and songs are, and the songs and poems aren't actually that bad, but the endless mentions of strawberry fizz and damson wine and so on grow very thin, especially since nobody would actually eat anything like that in the first place.

But the biggest shortcoming of this book, as with almost all of the Redwall books after the first few, is that they all conform to almost exactly the same formula. I will not explain it here, but after a few books - especially the most recent ones like the Taggerung and Legend of Luke and so on - the story develops very predictably and it really spoils what is otherwise probably one of the most consistently enjoyable series of books I have ever come across.

Other things to concerned parents - yes, the book is violent in parts, but not to the point of requiring editing. I have read far more graphic books, and this is pretty PG stuff. I mean, the Ninja Turtles squashed Shredder in the first movie and it was only PG. This is about as graphic, and serves a great role in the story.

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Marlfox - Excellent Read
Marlfox - Excellent Read
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Treacherous Foxes

Marlfox (Redwall, Book 11)
Brian Jacques
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