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.

The Nether Scroll (Lost Empires Series, A Forgotten Realms(r) Novel)

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Definitely to be forgotten!
Not the best of the Realms, but not bad either
Enjoyable
What a stinker
Lore? No.

The Nether Scroll (Lost Empires Series, A Forgotten Realms(r) Novel)
Lynn Abbey
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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ASIN: 0786915668
Release Date: 2000-08-01

Book Description

Ansoain has been murdered, and her son Galimer taken hostage.

Druhallen, a young magic user, must avenge the murder of his teacher and rescue her son from a dubious fate. But not everyone is telling Druhallen the truth.

Druhallen and his companions must brave the ruins of Dekanter to find a missing artifact . . . the Nether Scroll.

Without the Nether Scroll Galimer may die. With it Druhallen may go mad.

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Definitely to be forgotten!.......2007-01-24

I wanted to like this book! It started out with the promise of really bad villains and dramatic discoveries that may answer some questions of how the Nethiril Empire developed. With the introduction of some lackluster characters, and the same sort of villainous dudes seen before, I seen some potential for a really good adventure. What a let down!

I would give spoilers but there is very little left to spoil. The plot spirals unoriginally out of control, using elements from Tolkein galore. The little goblin uses dialog identical to Gollum. The whole purpose of the Nether scroll goal is very disappointing. By the time these cardboard character find them, I didnt care. Maybe, Netherise Arcanist showed up and zapped this author for nearly sinking the my enthusiasm for this series.

There have been some good, mediocre and bad Forgotten Realms books. This gets my vote as the worst of all. Fortunately, Wizards of the Coast regrouped its talent search and found some writers who actually may like contributing to the vast epic of the Forgotten Realms. The direction Lynn Abbey was taking it was down, indeed things looked a little dark at that time. Wizards inherited some talented writers; Greenwood, Salvatore, and Cunningham. In fact, I am going to explore some of thier new writers. Things could not get any worse than the Nether Scroll!

Not the best of the Realms, but not bad either.......2005-08-18

The Lost Empires series is a series of stand alone novels featuring empires of old that have been lost only to searched out and found again for various reasons.

While this book is certainly not the best that the Forgotten Realms has to offer, it's certainly not the worst either. For thos familiar witht he Realms this is a nice book to pick up as it gives some history and lore about the Nethril empire. For those not familiar witht he Realms this book will seem like a waste of time.

I would recommend this book only if you enjoy Forgotten Realms books and have a decent understanding of what goes on there.

Enjoyable.......2004-02-07

The Nether Scroll is disapointing to most of Lynn Abbey's fans as it is certainly not her best work. But it is still an enjoyable read. I finished it rather quickly and it kept my attention.

What a stinker.......2002-12-12

Reading this book was like being force fed a food that makes you want to vomit. You don't want to continue, but you really have no choice unless you want to waste 6 bucks. There are some nice points to the book, the female warrior was nice, and the things the mage learned from the scroll should have been expounded upon sooner as it was the only real item of interest in the whole dang book. As it is the writing was slow and the majority of characters were uninteresting. I can say I will never reread this book.

Lore? No........2001-11-13

The "Lost Empires" category lured me to this book. I hoped to find more information about the past, something to compliment the Netherese set (which I do have). Instead, it's a story of very modern peoples, and only passing references to the artifact of the title. There is one section, late in the novel, giving a better idea of the nature of these scrolls, but just as a tiny glimmer was shown, it is ripped away revealing nothing of interest.
This novel has a decent story on its own, and if you want political intregue with the Zhents, this has some value. But it's not where my interests lie. (...)

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I ENJOYED IT!
Not pleased
An appealing, colorful presentation

Badgers (The Tribes of Redwall)
Brian Jacques
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ASIN: 0399238522

Book Description

The Tribes of Redwall series takes an exciting new look at the wealth of clans-the badgers, the moles, the shrews-that make up the legendary life of Brian Jacques' best-selling series. In this first guide, readers can learn about and celebrate the hidden world of the badger Lords and the badger warrior spirit.

In the tradition of Redwall Map and Riddler and Redwall Friend and Foe, the packet features a detailed 16-page booklet, complete with a wealth of information on badgers, several puzzles, and a quiz to test the knowledge of Redwall fans old and new. Also included is a stunning full-color pullout poster illustrating the badger heroes and heroines profiled in the booklet.

Complete with an introduction by Brian Jacques himself, Tribes of Redwall is a must for any Redwall enthusiast!

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I ENJOYED IT!.......2007-07-16

I found it very informing. It talked about things I had mised in the main series and the poster was great!

P.S. wait until you have read the main series so you do not ruin any suppresses.

Not pleased.......2004-09-15

I am not pleased with this item. It is NOT a book. I don't really even know what to call it. It is folded over with some pages glued on the inside. It has a lovely poster if you want to pay that much money for a poster. It is more like cliff notes for a book. I very disappointed and feel like I've been had.

An appealing, colorful presentation.......2002-04-13

Tribes Of Redwall Badgers may not be suitable for library lending, with its pullout color poster, but will prove a fine parent's pick and will also appeal to school libraries for classroom enjoyment. This is recommended for prior young fans of the Redwall series: it provides a guide to the characters of the Badger Lords, covering the laws, language, and secrets of their tribes. An appealing, colorful presentation.

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hard-core redwallers ( like me ) will like this.
You otter know otters!

Otters (The Tribes of Redwall)
Brian Jacques
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ASIN: 0399239618

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Getting to know the tribes of Redwall is essential to any avid Redwall Abbey fan. In this, the second guide in the series, readers can learn about and celebrate the hidden worlds of the otter clan.

Just like the popular Tribes of Redwall: Badgers, this packet will feature a detailed 16-page booklet with history, puzzles, and a quiz about these favorite Redwall creatures. There is also a stunning full-color pull-out poster featuring the otter heroes and heroines featured in the booklet.

Complete with an introduction from Brian Jacques himself, Tribes of Redwall is a must for any Redwall enthusiast!

Illustrated by Jonathan Walker.

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hard-core redwallers ( like me ) will like this........2007-07-16

It is a informative book that i enjoyed but the real PRIZE IS THE POSTER!

P.S. do not get this book unless you have read most of the redwall series because you will ruin some of the surprises.

You otter know otters!.......2003-06-07

In this short booklet, one will get to know all the who's who and what's where of the otter tribes of Mossflower country! The beautiful poster that accompanies the booklet has full-color illustrations of all the most important otters in the Redwall saga. Inside the booklet, short histories of the otter VIPs, along with explainations of what a "holt" is, and why "hullabaloos" are so important to the otters, will make you an otter expert!
Oh, and the recipe for "shrimp and hootroot" soup is well worth the price!!

Marlfox: A Tale from Redwall (Redwall (Firebird Paperback))

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It's a Marlfox review, what's left to say?
Marlfox - Excellent Read
Marlfox - Excellent Read
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Treacherous Foxes

Marlfox: A Tale from Redwall (Redwall (Firebird Paperback))
Brian Jacques
Manufacturer: Puffin
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ASIN: 0142501085

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For this enchanting novel Brian Jacques has brought to bear the experience of his eventful and adventuresome life, a life which has taken him all over the world and seen him variously described as folk singer, playwright, and broadcaster. No doubt his usual writing environment--garden in summer, conservatory in winter--provides him with the ideal theater for observing the wildlife on which the book's unusual central characters are based.

It is, perhaps, appropriate that the story line revolves around the theft of the famous Redwall Tapestry, for Marlfox is a richly woven tapestry, skillfully running together threads of the magical and mythical with the "natural world," to give its audience a heady blend of fairy tale and medieval adventure. The result is a tale of grand themes and conflicting human passions played out against a backdrop of humor and uncertainty; yet the author manages never to lose sight of the reality of life as experienced by the human and animal kingdoms alike.

Young readers will gorge themselves on this literary feast, a spread worthy of comparison to other classics in this vein such as The Hobbit, Duncton Wood, The Mythical Knights of the Round Table, and the stories of C.S. Lewis.

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A villainous new presence is aprowl in Mossflower Woods-the Marlfoxes. Stealthy and mysterious, they are out to plunder and destroy everything in their path. And when they reach Redwall Abbey, they ruthlessly steal the most precious treasure of all-the tapestry of Martin the Warrior. It takes Dann Reguba and Song Swifteye, children of warrior squirrels, to follow in their fathers' heroic footsteps. Together with the young shrew Dippler, and Burble the brave watervole, they embark upon the seemingly impossible quest. . . .

Customer Reviews:

It's a Marlfox review, what's left to say?.......2007-10-09

Marlfox is definetely one of the better Redwall books. This novel still uses Redwall cleshes, but has several suprising twists. I'll try not to give anything away, but a character from a previous book plays a major part. The book was fairly easy to follow considering the amount of perspectives. Brian Jaques used wonderful detail, but the villains could have been smarter. For example, one of the main villains makes a very stupid mistake ending with lethal consequences. Some other characters desperately needed more background and expansion.(One of the first characters mentioned included!) Overall this book gets: 3&1/2 out of 5 stars.

Marlfox - Excellent Read.......2006-12-04

Marlfox is an exciting action packed book by Brian Jacques. It is the 11th book in the fantasy Redwall series. What is interesting about this series is that most of the books are stand alones.

The peaceful animals that inhabit the Abby of Redwall are under attack by mysterious creatures known as Marlfoxes. These deadly creatures can appear and disappear at any given moment. And on top of that, the great Tapestry of Martin the Warrior, the great jewel of Redwall, has been stolen.

It's up to the squirrel warrior Dann Reguba and the squirrel maid Song Swifteye with the help of a shrew named Dippler to get the tapestry back. They must cross the hidden lake and penetrate the island castle of Marl.

This book was one of my favorites in the series because of the shocking endings of each chapter. They left me wanting to read more. I recommend this book highly.

Marlfox - Excellent Read.......2006-12-04

Mark's Book Report.......2006-11-01

Marlfox is all about conflict; conflict between good guys, bad guys, and conflict between characters on the same side. This book is a typical good vs. bad novel with a little twist. The Plot is one of the most important aspects of this story. Like most novels, the conflict is between the good guys and the bad guys. But unlike most good guy bad guy novels, there is another conflict other than good guy bad guy. There is a conflict between the characters on the "bad" side. The Marlfox are evil. They are cunning, sinister, and addicted to power. This hunger for power overcomes their consciences and soon they are fighting among themselves. This type of betrayal has been witnessed throughout literature and history. Julius Cesar was murdered by his own cabinet, even by his best friend, Bruno. Just like Cesar, the Marlfoxes killed themselves off. How evil do you have to be to kill your own kin? In fact, their lust for bloodshed led them to murdering their mother Queen Silth. Who wins this conflict, brain or brawn? This time brains win. The marlfox who outsmarts the others will become supreme ruler. You'll just have to read to find out who wins.

The Characters in Marlfox are animals but they act in such a human-like way. This is personification. Cregga the badger acts very much like a mother. She is blind but very powerful. She is very protective of the young ones in Redwall Abbey. This is very appropriate and believable. Mothers are usually more protective than fathers, and usually mother animals are the most protective of their young. The author, Brian Jacques first introduces his characters with a vivid physical description like this one of Jangular Swifteye "...he was an unusual squirrel, half as tall as most of his species, with dark terra-cotta fur..." he then describes the character's nature, temperament "...he was renowned as a quick and dangerous warrior, immensely strong and wise in the ways of battle..." Brian Jacques' technique in narrating is very unusual.....

Brian Jacques narrates Marlfox in an omniscient point of view, but also in a first person point of view. Right now I know this doesn't make sense but let me explain. Brian Jacques is a character in the story which makes it first person, but he is an elderly character who is telling a story to the children that was passed down from generation to generation. He knows everything about every character, their personalities, their physical characteristics, what they're thinking which shows this is written in an omniscient point of view. However, because the author acts as a character telling a story, he is also telling the story in a first person point of view. Another example of Brian Jacques' unique writing style is that he switches setting chapter to chapter. He tells the reader what is happening on both sides of the conflict. He switches every chapter, from one side of the fight to another. That makes putting the book down very difficult. He'll end the chapter in the scene of the redwallers defending the abbey with "...come on up on the wall, mate, there's something here I think you should see..." and switches setting to where the Marlfoxes are attacking the abbey. That is the same scene and it is happening at the same time, but the narrator switches sides from what the Redwallers are witnessing to what the Marlfoxes are witnessing.

All in all in all, the story is very solid and makes the reader ask many questions. I recommend this book to any person who likes blood, gore, trickery, betrayal etc.
-Mark Pangilinan

Treacherous Foxes.......2006-03-14

In His novel of Redwall, Marlfox, Marlfoxes, the treacherous brood of Queen Silth, are lurking in Mossflower Woods. I like this novel because Brain Jacques combines adventure and humor. In this book the marlfoxes steal the great tapestry of Redwall Abbey. Songbreeze, Danflor, Barble and Dippler, young woodland creatures, set out to retrieve it. Along the way they face many dangers while back at the abbey there is trouble. Janglur, Songbreeze's father, slays the Marlfox Ziral. The Marlfox code states blood for blood, which means Janglur must be slain. As the creatures of Redwall fight for freedom at home and abroad friends are slain. By the time the tapestry arrives in Castle Marl, the slaves in Castle Marl are just waiting for freedom.

I like this book because of the action, thrilling adventure and how it ends a chapter with our heroes in danger or an exciting part. As in his other Redwall books Brian Jacques takes animals such as mice, hairs and badgers and gives human personalities. He use his imagination to create a world far away where you can only enter with your imagination. He makes you wish you could leave this world and never come back and plunge in to Mossflower Woods and live at Redwall Abbey! If you like fantasy you'll love this book and the rest of the series. Here is a quote from Marlfox,

"If you are traveling cross the flatlands, through the woods, or along the path, you may hear our twin bells. They will be calling you to come and join us, and we would be pleases to see you. Do call in someday, you will be made welcome by all who dwell within our walls.
Rimrose Swifteye,
Apprentice Recorder to Friar Butty
at Redwall Abbey in Mossflower country."

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want to know it all ?
Don't waste your money

Mice (The Tribes of Redwall)
Brian Jacques
Manufacturer: Philomel
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ASIN: 039924283X

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Getting to know the tribes of Redwall is essential to any avid Redwall Abbey fan. In this, the third guide in the series, readers can learn about and celebrate the hidden worlds of the mice clan. From the legendary Martin the Warrior, to Matthias and other mice heroes whose courage far outweighed their size, this packet celebrates them all in a detailed 16-page booklet, complete with a wealth of information, puzzles, and a quiz to test the knowledge of Redwall fans old and new. There is also a stunning full-color pull out poster.

Complete with an introduction from Brian Jacques himself, Tribes of Redwall is indispensable for any Redwall enthusiast!

Customer Reviews:

want to know it all ?.......2007-07-16

It is a great book for those of us that think we know-it-all. Plus the poster is worth 3/4ths of the cost anyway.

Don't waste your money.......2004-09-25

I neglected to read the description closely - THIS IS NOT A BOOK. It's more like an extremely overpriced pamphlet. Do not waste your time or money on this series. I ordered is Aug. 7, got it on 9/9. Extremely disappointed. I give it 1 star because there is no lwer rating to chose from.

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Another 5 star review for this awesome book!
Well, at least it's short
Yet another great story from Jacques!
One of his best.
The Long Patrol

The Long Patrol (Redwall, Book 10)
Brian Jacques
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ASIN: 039923165X

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As young Tammo dreams of joining the Long Patrol--the legendary army of fighting hares that serves the Lady Cregga Rose Eyes, Ruler of Salamandastron--the brutal reality of a battle with Damug Warfang's mighty battalion of savage Rapscallions fast approaches.

Brian Jacques has proved time and time again his ability to transport readers into a world of fantasy and adventure that many writers of adult books would love to emulate. The Long Patrol certainly proves the point yet again, but distinguishes itself by being perhaps the very best of all the Redwall books so far. Relying less and less on the old, familiar Redwall characters and more and more on the ingenuity and passion of younger blood, The Long Patrol will certainly win Jacques a fresh following while continuing to delight his existing army of fans. --Susan Harrison

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Barradum! Barradum! Barrabubbitybubbityboom! Tamello De Fformelo Tussock wants more than anything to join the Long Patrol, those staunch and stalwart hare warriors who make their home at the top of Salamandastron Mountain. But Tammo, as he is called, is too young and inexperienced. Or is he? Guided by the nomad squirrel Russa, Tammo makes his way to Redwall, where the Long Patrol has gathered to protect their beloved Abbey from the great rat Rapscallions. And as the mighty rats rear their ugly heads and ancient Redwall warriors fall, young Tammo learns what life, death and honor really mean as a new generation of Redwall heroes comes to the fore to save their home from evil.

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Another 5 star review for this awesome book!.......2007-09-30

Most of this book isn't very good. Well, I guess it's pretty good, the adventure is pretty action packed and it's fun to read about the travels of the rapscallion army. The coolest parts happen in the end, when the redwallers raise an army and engage the rapscallions in the biggest battle in redwall history! Things aren't looking up for them though, so they'd better hope the long patrol gets there soon! This is the book with the best battle, so if you like action and redwall, read this book!

Well, at least it's short.......2007-08-22

If I was to put all of the Redwall books and sort them from creativity to overdone concept, the pile of creativity would be a pathetically small pile. Yes, I am an adult, who has outgrown Redwall, and even the hardcore Redwall fans are starting to outgrow Redwall. You can only handle so much of the same hack-n-slash plot of good and evil until it gets extremely repetitive. 'The Long Patrol' stands as probably one of the worst Redwall books I've endured, as is up there with the book 'Triss'.

Thank fate it's a small book for a Redwall novel, but even thinness cannot guarantee that it will be over faster. In Camp Tussock, where hares gather and 'train' or rest--that part was never clear--but what is clear is that all of the hares there go to Salamandastron to become soldiers of the Long Patrol. The map that is always included in every Redwall book, does a nice job of laying out the lay of the land, but please don't rely on it for the whole Redwall universe in general. It's not a Lord of the Rings map. It's not even a 'Warriors' map. It' a sloppy map whose geography is always changing from one book to the other. But about the book's plot.

The plot is pretty much simple. A rowdy hare named Tammo wants to join the Long Patrol, but his father does not think he has the material or even the experience. But Tammo's mother sends him off to his quest anyway, but not alone. His guide is a wisecrack, aloof squirrel named Russa Nodrey. Like in many Redwall journeys, their quest is not complete with danger along the way in which they overcome without batting an eye, until they actually get in trouble, and who else helps them but the Long Patrol. The badger lord, a Lady Rose Eyes Cregga, is gearing her hares to war against the Rapscallions, a so-called vicious horde led by a Greatrat, the cruel Damug Warfang.

You already know the outcome to this story before you even read it, and Tammo's struggles to grow up are alright, but when he actually goes to fight, he manages to kill quite a lot of Rapscallions...and he hasn't really trained. He's an inexperienced whelp who spends most of his time in the Long Patrol eating, eating, and eating. Like the rest of the hares. This is about 'The Long Patrol' right? Why did this fail in so many ways? Why wasn't there a more depth story about how the Long Patrol was actually formed, how the hares train, what makes a certain hare good enough to join? Because if a whelp like Tammo could be accepted in the ranks of the Patrol, then what's the point of Camp Tussock? So many plotholes that could've been filled if this story didn't take such a dramatic path. But since 'Loamhedge' wasn't really about Loamhedge--just a quest to the ruins, and 'The Legend of Luke' wasn't really about how Luke became a legend--more of Martin traveling to a wreck and we are filled with maybe 90 pages of Luke slaying a pirate. So 'The Long Patrol' wasn't really about The Long Patrol. Just about another ho-hum adventure of inexperienced fighters slaying a horde of badbeasts, but at least this story had more casualties than all of the Redwall books combined. That's what probably made it somewhat believable, but I still find it so hard to wrap around the idea that the horde of Rapscallions who you can clearly see had experience killing and fighting and actually learning how to wield a sword, could be slain so easily by a bunch of goodbeasts who think violence is bad, yet they all seem to possess the spirits of long-dead warriors and kill without so much as a single mark.

Irony, but of course, it's Redwall. And that's why this book deserves three stars. An average read for children, but obviously bland for adults who've read something far better elsewhere.

Yet another great story from Jacques!.......2006-10-28

The Long Patrol was a typical Redwall book, displaying good vs. evil. This book centered on the famous Long Patrol and I really liked how the hares were portrayed and emphasized in this book. The only problem I had with The Long Patrol is that it wasn't as captivating as some of the other Redwall books. It seemed a little anti-climactic to me, but it was still a very good book. The best thing is that you don't have to be a little kid to enjoy this book (or any other Redwall book)!!

One of his best........2006-10-07

First off i want to say I am a hard critic of the Redwall series because I believe they are becoming very repetitive. This book however is a breath of fresh air, differnt from all the rest. This is easily his best in my book, along with Martin the Warrior and The Bellmaker.

The Long Patrol.......2006-06-01

A young hare named Tammo longs to be in the Long Patrol, a fierce fighting force that protects all of Salmandastron. However, he joins a small army of various animals that, led by Lady Cregga Rose Eyes, battles the legendary Rapscallion, in the name of defending Redwall Abbey. The ending is known, but a few twists and turns make this book worth every page.
This novel is a true representation of Brian Jacques' talent and imagination. Each animal has human characteristics, and readers will enjoy reading Badger-speak aloud. You will grow attached to Tammo and his friends as their goodhearted nature wins against selfishness, cruelty, and anger. People 12 and up will enjoy this book.

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The Tales of Pearls of Lutra
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A Random Review by a dedicated fan of Redwall Abbey
A Thriller for Young and Old

The Pearls of Lutra (Redwall, Book 9)
Brian Jacques
Manufacturer: Philomel
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On the Isle of Sampetra, Emperor Ubla, better known as Mad Eyes, sends his lizard army on a mission to capture Redwall. Meanwhile the inhabitants of Redwall are on a mission of their own--to solve the six fiendishly difficult riddles that will lead them to the rose-colored gems, the Pearls of Lutra. As they get closer to solving to riddles, the lizards get closer to Redwall and a battle to the death begins.

One of the excellent fantasy adventure series about the mystical Redwall, Pearls of Lutra is a magical, mind-blowing adventure that never disappoints. Brian Jacques expertly weaves his web of intrigue through the pages, capturing the imagination with a stroke of a pen as if he were a wizard with a wand. Challenging, colorful, and, most importantly, readable to the point of addiction, The Pearls of Lutra is an absolute must. --Susan Harrison

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The Tears of All Oceans are missing. Six magnificent rose-colored pearls, which inspire passion and greed in all who see them, have been stolen and passed from hand to hand, leaving a cryptic trail of death and deception in their wake. And now Ublaz Mad Eyes, the evil emperor of a tropical isle, is determined to let no one stand in the way of his desperate attempt to claim the pearls as his own. At Redwall Abbey, a young hedgehog maid, Tansy, is equally determined to find the pearls first, with the help of her friends. And she must succeed, for the life of one she holds dear is in great danger. . . .

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AWFUL! AWFUL! AWFUL!.......2007-09-28

I don't understand how this book got so many good reviews! It was awful! Let me list the things that I hate about this book.
.No battle at the end
.No armies
.Stupid puzzles
.I actualy felt sorry for the bad guy, he just got tricked and creamed so many times, he's hardly a threat to the good guys! He keeps getting crushed by these pirates, his army betrays him to the pirates, and the 5 good guys show up in the end and totally destroy the rest of the bad guys army, the pirate's ship, and the bad guy himself! It was pitiful! In all, this book was terrible, I only gave it one star because it had a cool swordfight in the end. Skip this book! Read the other Redwall books though, they're good {except for Loamhedge, it's bad too}.

The Tales of Pearls of Lutra.......2006-12-15

This book is about a young hedgehog growing up to be an adult. When he grows up his father gives him a quest to become a warrior. His quest enables him to find out that he's a prince. This book is a real good book if you like action books. I enjoyed the adventures and war topics found in this book. Enjoy reading this book because you'll enjoy the read.

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

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

A Random Review by a dedicated fan of Redwall Abbey.......2005-11-22

In the 9th book in the beloved Redwall series, we find the good creatures of Redwall Abbey threatened by the corsair and lizard army come from the Isle of Sampetra and Emperor Ublaz to claim the fabeled Pearls of Lutra. As the plot progresses, we find Martin, son of Mattithias the warrior, on a quest to save Abbot Durral from the corsairs. We also find young Tansy the hedgehog directing a dedicated team of Abbeybeasts in trying to crack a riddle left by Old Crickulus with the reward being the 7 Pearls of Lutra.

A Thriller for Young and Old.......2005-10-21

In this book I liked how Brian Jacques, the author of the Redwall series, painted a picture of each character. I also liked how he mixed action with comedy and adventure. I didn't like how most of the characters from the Matthias and Mattimeo era have died. In The Pearls of Lutra this is everybody except for Rollo bankvole and Auma, the daughter of Orlando the Axe (who might be still alive). I also didn't like the part when Saint Ninian's, the former home of Gonff the mousethief, was burnt. In The Pearls of Lutra some of the main characters are otters. They are my favorite creatures in the Redwall series. This book gives a better perspective of their lives such as the otters' fighting skills, character, and even their dietary supplements. Overall, this was good work on the behalf of Brian Jacques. This is one of my favorite Redwall books. I give this book five stars.

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The Children of the Abbey
Regina Maria Roche
Manufacturer: Belford Clarke and Co.
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Binding: Hardcover
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Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers (Biography Today General Series)

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Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers (Biography Today General Series)

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This volume in the "Biography Today Scientists and Inventors Series" focuses on computer scientists and pioneers of electronic commerce. The illustrated biographical profiles have been written to appeal to young readers ages 9 and up.

The following scientists and inventors are covered in Volume 5: Steve Case, founder of America Online, Inc.; Douglas Engelbart, inventor of the computer mouse; Shawn Fanning, creator of Napster; Sarah Flannery, student who created a method of encoding data; Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corp.; Laura Groppe, founder of Girl Games, Inc.; Grace Murray Hopper, pioneering computer programmer; Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Computer, Inc.; Rand & Robyn Miller, creators of computer games "Myst" & "Riven"; Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Nintendo game "Super Mario"; and Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, Inc.

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