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!

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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.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh (Aladdin Fantasy)

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Spectacular and timeless
Rats that Outsmart People
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh (Aladdin Fantasy)
Robert C. O'Brien
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ASIN: 0689710682

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There's something very strange about the rats living under the rosebush at the Fitzgibbon farm. But Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with a sick child, is in dire straits and must turn to these exceptional creatures for assistance. Soon she finds herself flying on the back of a crow, slipping sleeping powder into a ferocious cat's dinner dish, and helping 108 brilliant, laboratory-enhanced rats escape to a utopian civilization of their own design, no longer to live "on the edge of somebody else's, like fleas on a dog's back."

This unusual novel, winner of the Newbery Medal (among a host of other accolades) snags the reader on page one and reels in steadily all the way through to the exhilarating conclusion. Robert O'Brien has created a small but complete world in which a mother's concern for her son overpowers her fear of all her natural enemies and allows her to make some extraordinary discoveries along the way. O'Brien's incredible tale, along with Zena Bernstein's appealing ink drawings, ensures that readers will never again look at alley rats and field mice in the same way. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter

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Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.

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Spectacular and timeless.......2007-09-10

The Rats of NIMH is a spectacular and timeless story for all ages. Re-reading it at the age of 25, after at least 12 years away, it was better than ever. O'Brien's prose is masterly, and there's not a hint of anything unneeded. One of my favorite books, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH is a book for everyone.

Rats that Outsmart People.......2007-08-02

"Super Intelligent Rats Escape NIMH Laboratory" could have been the news bulletin. It wouldn't have been disclosed, of course, that the LABORATORY rats had outsmarted their imprisoner. And though they come to live in luxury under a country rosebush, they are not entirely free. Should they ever leave evidence about of their intelligent behavior, the laboratory is sure to hear of it.

To Mrs. Frisby, a widowed FIELD mouse, only these book-reading, machine-using rats can help her out of a desperate situation. But as NIMH closes in on them, it is Mrs. Frisby who has a chance to help the rats.

[Fantasy suitable for intermediate-junior high grades.]

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH .......2007-06-01

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH is a good book. I enjoyed reading it. I would recommend this book to anyone. Mrs. Frisby's son is sick, and something is coming up and it is not that good...if he is sick. There are four children, Teresa, the oldest, Martin the next but the biggest of the four, and Cynthia the youngest and Timothy. THe farmer is why Mrs. Frisby and her family have to move, becasue when the frost melts the famer will plow. Jeremy helped Mrs. Frisby by bringing he to the owl, which can help because he has been there longer than anyone can remember, and so the owl helped. So they figured out the moving problems with Timothy.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh.......2007-06-01

I enjoyed reading Mrs.,Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. This book was funny,and very interesting. it was about a mouse family, the Frisbys', who are taken care of by their mother, Mrs.Frisby. She is very terrified about moving day this year, because her son, Timothy is very sick, to sick to move. She struggles along the way, to find somewhere and someway to move before the plow comes, and destroys their house. Along the way, she meets many new friends, and she discovers that there is someone who can help: the Rats of Nimh. She becomes friends with the rats of Nimh, and does so many things, and goes through a lot of trouble, to save her son, Timothy. It is interesting to hear all of the things that animals have to say, and that rats can make a home out of a rosebush. I thought it was a good book, and I give it four stars.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh Review.......2007-06-01

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh is a wonderful book in my opinion! Something that makes it exciting is that it uses personificatioin. Which makes it more interesting because you can compare problems that animals face with proplems that may be easier for humans to solve. At some points it was very suspenseful, especially at the end of chapters. Sometimes I always wanted to read ahead. The book also expresses love, family, and trust for each other. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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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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Starts good, ends bad/
Redwall books
Suprising redwallian misadventure
I WISH I COULD GIVE A BILLION STARS!
Warriors and Peacemakers

Mariel of Redwall (Redwall, Book 4)
Brian Jacques
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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!
nicolas's review
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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ASIN: 0441001866

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

The Bellmaker (Redwall, Book 7)
Brian Jacques
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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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Veil was not bad. He was just angry.
Cool, but sad.
Don't forget to read Outcast of Rrewall
Great series
Pretty Good.

Outcast of Redwall (Redwall, Book 8)
Brian Jacques
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ASIN: 0441004164

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When ferret Swartt Sixclaw and his arch enemy Sunflash the Mace swear a pledge of death upon each other, a young creature is cruelly banished from the safety of Redwall. As he grows, he seeks revenge on the people of Redwall and finds himself embroiled in a hostile battle with far-reaching consequences.

An epic tale of Redwall from the pen of master storyteller Brian Jacques, Outcast of Redwall is a kaleidoscope of color, range, and emotions that culminates in a bitter contest between good and evil. None of the passion of the earlier Redwall titles is lost, as some of the most cherished landscapes and best-loved characters from previous books are revisited, with a wisdom and clarity that has developed and endured.

On a basic level, this is a marvelous fantasy adventure story. Look deeper and you will find that Outcast of Redwall, along with the other titles in the series, has a divine, enduring quality that ranks it among he best in children's literature. --Susan Harrison

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Abandoned as an infant by his father, the evil warlord Swartt Sixclaw, Veil is raised by the kindhearted Bryony. Despite concerns from everyone at Redwall, Bryony is convinced that Veil's goodness will prevail. But when he commits a crime that is unforgivable, he is banished from the abbey forever. Then Swartt and his hordes of searats and vermin attack Redwall, and Veil has to decide: Should he join Swartt in battle against the only creature who has ever loved him? Or should he turn his back on his true father?

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Veil was not bad. He was just angry........2007-09-30

The "Outcast" is "Taggerung". If you've read "Taggerung", but not this book, you will get a good grip on what you're expecting. If not, here are the basic guidelines that I will break down in the story:

-Good/Bad species raised in a different environment (AKA, otter in a vermin camp)

-Somehow, God/Bad specie keeps their `generics' intact (AKA, otter remains static throughout, as in `forever good')

-A perfect goodbeast will always be there to tip the scales (AKA, the chosen Redwall Warrior)

-A bad guy dead in a single blow (AKA, well...that's mostly every book you can relate that too)

The `Outcast of Redwall' tells the story of Veil, a ferret abandoned after a large battle where his father, Swartt Sixclaw, had to flee with his horde. From the get-go, Swartt did not offer to care for Veil and left him in the care of a rat maid, not even giving his son a name. It is the precious creatures of Redwall who seize him and give him the name Veil. Of course, if you've read "Taggerung" somehow, this ferret creature remains forever evil, is kicked out, and while the ending seems as though he slightly turned the tables for good, he's still depicted as evil, even by his foster mother Bryony, the very mousemaid he had saved!

Yes, the book is dedicated mostly to Sunflash the Mace, who is probably the most ridiculously perfect character created (next to Triss). `pparantly, he gets bit by three very poisonous snakes, and miraculously survives because his ghost father and grandfather want him alive to get to the mountain. Puleeze...

Well, back to Veil. While Deyna in `Taggerung' seems to get more `character development', Veil is barely given a few roles himself for us to see what kind of character he's supposed to be. He's spoiled, greedy, a thief, and I blame that on Bryony. From the get go, she was too meek, too soft, too forgiving, to ever think about putting Veil in his place. If she had more backbone, then so would Veil. It makes me wonder why no Redwaller even bothered to teach Veil the same lessons like they supplied for the other dibbuns. I guess they were too busy getting away from him and calling him `vermin' behind his back to put a paw on him. Guess the ferret might give them germs.

This book should have been one of the best Redwall books ever written, but when the writer seems to be just as prejudged as the Redwallers, there is little hope for Veil. And it's sad. Even with him risking his life to save his adopted mother, he is still treated as scum. I can see why he wanted to attempt murder at Redwall. If I was treated like that, and I had no proper upbringing, or no way to put my anger towards, then I can see why Veil did what he did. I didn't think it was intentional for the writer to think that way, but there are a lot of things in this book that should've taken a new direction, but failed. And that's why "Outcast" turned out the way it did, a poorly-written book that slammed its good-concept into the dirt.

Cool, but sad........2007-09-29

This book is awesome. I'll totally give it that. The only thing I didn't like about it is it's so sad. There were just so many parts that made me feel dissapointed, betrayed, and just sad. There is an amazing battle near the end, which is great. So, all in all, this is a great book.

Don't forget to read Outcast of Rrewall.......2007-04-13

Outcast of Redwall by: Brian Jacques is a thrilling adventurous fantasy but I would not recommend this book to kids who don't like to read. The story opens in the base camp of Sixclaw a evil weasel, where he was holding Sunflash hostage. At the same time when Sunflash was being held to a tree, a bird came down from the sky and saved Sunflash and they ran away together in to the woods. But little does Sunflash and the bird know is that Sixclaw was chasing them with all of his beasts so that they can kill Sunflash. Sunflash saves and meets a creatures on the way when Sixclaw sees Sunflash at a big battle he runs away so Sunflash has to chase him.When they see each other they battle for a long time but who kills who?
Sunflash the mace is a character driven to kill evil creatures. During the first chapter Sunflash is very weak mentally and physically who was a slave for the evil weasel Sixclaw. After he escapes he became strong and brave again. This creature gets captured a lot but always escapes and usually kills the animals that captured him. Sunflash never gets really tired unless he was just in a big battle. One of the settings was Salamandrostron it was a big city where badgers rule. Also Sunflash was going to be the next king. He got in trouble by the present king by going into a place where no one was supposed to go.
In conclusion The Outcast of Redwall is a book you should read because it is thrilling and it will make you want to read until you're finished.

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

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

Pretty Good........2006-09-08

This is better than all the others but in the first book in it but, it doesn't tell at all about the outcast at all who is that mean creature who works with that weird animal that acted like she knew that death had been in the camp.
But this is highly recomended for ages 7-10 and is pretty good.
the first book Redwall is not even close to this!

Caleb A. Craig.

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This is a GREAT book!
A Revived legend
Hardly good at all. Not a very good message either.
Why doesn't anyone like this????
Mice, Mice everywhere

The Legend of Luke (Redwall, Book 12)
Brian Jacques
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ASIN: 0441007732
Release Date: 2001-01-30

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Brian Jacques and his tremendous Redwall books never cease to amaze: this is the 12th book in a series that just gets better and better. This time, the interweaving story of a father and a son is told in three parts, starting with a visit to Redwall Abbey by a young hedgehog maid who, by singing a half-remembered song recounting the adventures of a warrior called Luke, begins to unlock some of the mysteries behind the Abbey's early years.

As deftly executed as all the other Redwall books, The Legend of Luke is a truly magnificent, rampaging, rip-roaring adventure story that gives the heart and mind the kind of aerobic workout normally reserved for a sprint round a playing field. From the very first page the readers know they're in for a treat, and as Jacques skillfully builds his story, cleverly interweaving intricate, imaginative detail with a vast cast of incredible characters who each play a vital role in the unfurling of the tale, there can be no doubt that he is still the true master of his genre.

Excellent as a stand-alone read for anyone new to Redwall, and even better as part of the amazing saga that has captured the imagination of millions since its inception, The Legend of Luke is an absolute must-read for anyone--young or old--who likes their fiction fast and fantastical. This story will certainly leave them breathless for more. --Susan Harrison

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A young hedgehog maid visits Redwall Abbey and sings a half-remembered song recounting the adventures of a warrior called Luke.  This chance meeting begins a tale of two quests: that of a son to find his father and that of a father to avenge the murder of his beloved wife.

The son is Martin the Warrior, founder of Redwall, who sets forth from the Abbey seeking the truth about the father he barely knew.  His journey takes him home to the northland shore, meeting friends and enemies, old and new, and leading him to an extraordinary shipwreck.  The wreck, the Arfship, is home to three ancient, veteran warriors who have in their possession a dusty old volume.  Inside is the story of Martin's early life and the dramatic account of his father Luke's pursuit of his hated enemy, the pirate stoat, Vilu Daskar.

Brian Jacques' skillful narrative is told in three parts, interweaving the stories of father and son.  Addressing some of the mysteries behind the Abbey's early years, this book provides answers that no Redwall fan will want to miss.

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This is a GREAT book! .......2007-06-11

This is about, surprise, surprise, a mouse named Luke. At least, one third of it is. The other two thirds are about Martin. Again. Despite weird rumors, this is set in Mossflower, NOT England. And there are NO people. Just mice, badgers, hedgehogs, shrews, otters, squirrels, moles, hares and a rabbit or two. (Rabbits are not in this book.) The bad guys? Rats, ferrets weasels, foxes, stoats, and occasional weird creatures, like marlfoxes, or Wearats. There are a few birds, too.
The real story begins in book 2, Luke.
Luke's wife is murdered by a totally evil stoat named Vilu Daskar. (Shouldn't he be Vile Daskar?)
Luke is really really really angry. He fights this fox guy named Reynard Chopsnout to get his ship.
He sets out after Vilu to take revenge.

Meanwhile, a female black squirrel berserker (don't ask what that is) has been captured along with thirty-five other squirrels. (Don't ask why! I'd be spoiling it!)
When Luke catches up with Vilu, several problems cause him and two others to be the only three survivors. (So they think.) When Luke has his final fight against that darn stoat, who'll live?
Luke is prepared to sacrifice everything, even his life....

A Revived legend.......2007-04-21

Martin's idea of life changes when a hedgehog traveler makes him realize what he really wants to know. Who really was his father?

As Martin travels in Mossflower, the peaceful home of his, he encounters many diverse and different creatures. Such as ferrets, shrew, moles, and hedgehogs. When Martin discovers more and more about Luke, his father, through a diary, written by Luke's friends and family, he becomes fulfilled and happy.

I could not put this book down. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy fiction.

David Browe

Hardly good at all. Not a very good message either........2007-04-08

I used to be a big fan of the 'Redwall' series, and was quite suprised at this one. Redwall and Mossflower were pretty good, but this is by far the lousiest.
I don't feel that Jacques gets a very good message across to the reader. Luke had become bitter with his hate for Vilu Daskar. But to me, no matter what the pirate had done to him, he had no reason to kill him in return. 'Two wrongs never make a right.' Wouldn't it be better if he just forgave and forgot instead of trying to avenge his wife. His son might have lost a mother by a massacre. But he also lost a father because of hard resentment.
On the whole, I think that 'The Legend of Luke', is a pretty poor novel.

Why doesn't anyone like this????.......2007-03-07

I don't know about anyone else, but I enjoyed this book. DO NOT read this until you've read Mossflower and Martin the Warrior. The book's about Martin wanting to find out more about his dad, Luke. Redwall fans will notice that one part in the second book is EXACTLY the same as part of Martin the Warrior. Oh, Martin seems to have forgotten Rose, Grumm, Pallum, Felldoh, and pretty much all his other old friends. This book is not for the faint of heart, because someone reeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaally important dies. And there's this cannibal otter who's insane and he's eating rats and stoats and ferrets and whatnot. It's good, though. 5 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mice, Mice everywhere.......2007-03-03

This book is a bout a mouse warrior named Martin, who is trying to find out what happened to his father. The story begins in the Kingdome fortress of Redwall Abbey. There is where Martin meets the hog maid Trimp, who sings a song about his father, Luke. After hearing this song Martin sets out with his best friends to discover any Traci of his father at his old sea side home. Along the way they meet many creatures that aid them in rough spots. What will Martin and friends find out when they reach the sea? You'll have to get the book to find out.

I would recommend this book for any one who likes medieval time adventures. I personally love this book and am looking for move in the red wall series.

Freddy's Final Quest: Book Five In The Golden Hamster Saga

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High adventure marks this cartoon-drawing embellished fantasy.

Freddy's Final Quest: Book Five In The Golden Hamster Saga
Dietlof Reiche
Manufacturer: Scholastic Press
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ASIN: 0439874149

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High adventure marks this cartoon-drawing embellished fantasy........2007-07-10

Dietlof Rieche's FREDDY'S FINAL QUEST adds to the other four books in the 'Golden Hamster Saga'; this telling of author Freddy's journey through time with a tomcat, guinea pig poets and a robot hamster on a rescue mission. From wild Golden Hamsters who capture the guinea pig poets and plan to eat them to a dangerous quest, high adventure marks this cartoon-drawing embellished fantasy.

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The Gruffalo's Child
Another one for the favorite list
Hey, it's a sequel...
The Gruffalo's Child
Good, fun for a 2-3 year old

The Gruffalo's Child
Julia Donaldson
Manufacturer: Puffin
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ASIN: 0142407542
Release Date: 2007-03-01

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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler team up again to create this funny and adorable sequel to The Gruffalo. One night, the Gruffalo's child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all?

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The Gruffalo's Child.......2007-07-08

Bravo. This is a wonderful book. We loved the first one: The Gruffalo. This is a very sweet and whitty book with great cadence. My children love her books. It is a must read.

Another one for the favorite list.......2007-05-21

The Gruffalo is already a firm favorite with my 5 year old and my 2 year old and the Gruffal's Child has joined it in being one of the frequently requested bedtime books. Probably not quite as good as The Gruffalo but if your children enjoyed the first one then they are going to appreciate this one too.

Hey, it's a sequel..........2007-02-10

...and like many sequels, it pales in comparison to the original. However, "The Gruffalo" is such a fantastic book that even not-quite-as-good is still pretty great.

The Gruffalo's Child.......2007-01-03

A great follow up to one of our favourite books, The Gruffalo. Although, I think, To truly appreciate this book you need to have at least read The Gruffalo once or twice. My daughter loved it so much when we borrowed it from the library, she asked me to buy it (not something my six year old usually does!). Now we can read it whenever we want.

Good, fun for a 2-3 year old.......2006-08-12

This book is great as young children love it. There is lots to talk about and a nice story too. The riming isn't the best and could be told as well in normal story telling.

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