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Perfect for fans of C. Alexander London's The Wild Ones, and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The question in this first volume is resoundingly clear: What can the peace-loving mice of Redwall Abbey do to defend themselves against Cluny the Scourge and his battle-seasoned army of rats? If only they had the sword of Martin the Warrior, they might have a chance. But the legendary weapon has long been forgotten-except, that is, by the bumbling young apprentice Matthias, who becomes the unlikeliest of heroes. Teeming with riddles, humor, unforgettable characters, and high-bounding adventure, the original Redwall, the launching point for a series that has captured the world's attention, features seven full-color illustrations by renowned illustrator Troy Howell. This new paperback edition is a must-have for both longtime fans and first-time readers.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Jacques, Brian
- ISBN: 9780142302378
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 7.80 x 0.90
- Number Of Pages: 352
- Publication Year: 2002
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The Beginning of Something Wonderful
Would RecommendNick M. - 1 month agoIf you're into animal adventure books then the Redwall series is a fantastic source of material. This first book is only the beginning of a fantastical medival world filled with brave sword weilding mice, sea fairing rats, and mysterious badger champions. Not to mention the food. If there's one thing the author excels at is fleshing out this vast world of talking animals, the adventures they go on, and the delicious food the feast on.
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Put Redwall on your 'must read' list
Would RecommendLeanne T. - 1 month agoOur granddaughter was assigned this for summer reading. So, I thought I'd like to read Redwall, too. It was an engaging book, even for an adult. Our granddaughter really enjoyed the characters - both likeable and not so likeable. Plus the values this book provided showed that, in her words, "Even though it may seem that bad cannot be overcome, the good shines brighter than evil ever could."
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If you liked The Warriors series by Erin Hunter....
Joe L. - 2 years 8 months agoThis is a great series for young adults who liked The Warriors series though it is intended for a slightly older age group. It can be a little violent at times, but it upholds good values without seeming too preachy. Redwall is an abbey where anthropomorphized animals live in harmony (squirrels, mice, rabbits, otters, beavers, shrews, and badgers are just some of the animals Brian Jacques uses in the series), and throughout the series, Redwall comes under attack by various forces (usually rats, cats, ravens, or other more menacing animals) and must be defended by the typically tame residents of Redwall. When they aren't defending their abbey, the adorable inhabitants prepare a feast, and Brian Jacques describes the feasts so well that it will make anyone hungry; he may have missed his calling as a culinary writer, but then we wouldn't have such a fantastic series.
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Redwall
Virginia J. - 6 years 4 months agoLove Redwall. It is a great story for young readers. I always recommend this story for young boys who have not yet developed a live for reading. The book is in great shape. Thank you.
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A classic adventure that is always relevant
Nicholas C. - 6 years 4 months agoThis is a wonderful book that I remember loving as a kid--I revisited it this year and it holds up for adults, too! A wonderful, *small* adventure story with evergreen themes and remarkable characters. If you've never read it, pick it up! If you read it forever ago, it's time to give it another go.