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He appears out of thin air and vanishes just as quickly. He is Zwilt the Shade, and he is evil. Yet he is no match for his ruler, Vilaya the Sable Quean. Along with their hordes of vermin, these two have devised a plan to conquer Redwall Abbey. And when the Dibbuns go missing, captured one by one, their plan is revealed.

Will the Redwallers risk the fate of their Abbey and all of Mossflower Wood to save their precious young ones from imprisonment? Perhaps Buckler, Blademaster of the Long Patrol, can save the day. He has a score of his own to settle. And fear not, these Dibbuns are not as innocent as they appear. After all, they’re from Redwall. ... Read more

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Redwall Books
A great book and a great series...Brian Jacques is a story teller, par excellance!Start at the beginning and borrow or buy them all for your young children!I still buy them for my young adult sons and they read them, have been for almost 20 years.

The Sable Quean
I loved this Redwall book! It was defintely one of my favorites, and I hope the next one will be as good. My favorite characters wereDiggs, Buckler, and Flib. I thought the Witherspyk family was hilarious. Redwall is one of my favorite series.

He did it again.
I found The Sable Quean to be a fantastic addition to the bestselling Redwall series. Brian Jaqcues did a wonderful job of writing a traditional Redwall book and adding in little twists that left us all guessing.

I have read the other reviews and agree with almost all of them as far as minor problems go, such as how the babes were kept quiet. I do realize that they slept a lot but I feel the same way about that as Austin in his review.

I also have seen better heroes, like many reviewers butthought this cast was a phenomenal addition to said heroes. I loved Diggs and Buckler and their comical conversations. Diggs was the irrepressable hare I hoped him to be and I thought he made an amazing addition to the cast, and Buckler nonetheless. I sort of wished that Buckler would be the one to defeat one of the main villians, seeing as he is the primary hero in this book.

Then there is the warrior mole known as Axtel Sturnclaw. Brian Jaqcues did an all around fantastic job with him. As far as Axtel having the Bloodwrath goes, I thought that in itself made an amazing addition to his character. On another point he had an amazing sense of "balance" to his character. What I mean by this is that he had most of the mole characteristics such as wisdom and common sense and gentleness, but he has an air of bravery and experience about him. In short, a phenominal character all around.

I honestly wished I could have seen more otters, seeing as Skipper did not have his usual crew.

All around, that put aside, I loved the book and will be waiting anxiously for the next book. For all you Redwall fans or even those who have never read Brian Jaqcues, I recommend this book very highly. It is a suprising book and when you think you know how it is going to end, it takes a new turn that leaves you guessing until the end. Thank you Brian Jaqcues, you have once again written a book we all enjoy.

Redwall, The Sable Queen.
This book is the latest in the series of Redwall adventures. It takes you out of the everyday humdrum world and transports you to a place like no other. As you read you are drawn into Redwall itself and the adventure begins, you take on one of the characters in this magical world, at least for awhile.

If all these 5 stars are not convincing enough...?
He has done it again. Brian Jacques has effortlessly rendered another masterpiece worthy of all these big words that I am using. If you are not glued to your Kindle by the first 50 pages, you should make an appointment with your local psychiatrist. Read the book. Now. ... Read more

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Adrift in the Mediterranean, Ben and his loyal dog Ned-cursed by an avenging angel to roam the earth forever-fall into the clutches of a slaver, and have no one to rely on but each other in their quest for freedom. ... Read more

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great book
a cleverly written and exciting book it is very exciting and i highly recomend it

Rolicking adventure balanced with surprising emotion
I actually prefer this series to Redwall.

I also think this is the best Flying Dutchman book so far; while the prior two books did indeed contain marvelous swashbuckling adventures, this one had an emotional impact I did not expect.It's as if the situation of Ben and Ned and their imortality suddenly becomes something truly tragic and terrible and I appreciate Mr. Jacques for making that so clear.

However, this is not to say that this book does not also have a great adventure.The aforementioned emotional impact also includes an intriguing and horrible slave trade operation that brings out some of Jacques' most villianous of villains.Always good for a juicy read.

As always, the plot flows quick and thrilling, with Jacques' precise descriptions that do not detract from the story's pace.

This is another example of Jacques' marvelous ability to tell adventures ... Read more

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When Redwall was published in 1987 it catipulted author Brian Jacques to international stardom. And small wonder! This enthralling tale is jam-packed with the things we long for in a great adventure: danger, laughter, hairbreath excapes, tragedy, mystery, a touch of wonder, a truly despicable villain, and a hero we can take to heart.

That hero is Matthias, a young mouse who must rise above his fears and failures to save his friends at Redwall Abbey. The villain is Cluny the Scourage, one of the most deliciously despicable rats of all time. The unforgettable cast of supporting characters includes the stalwart badger Constance, an irrepressible hare named Basil Stag Hare, and the elderly wisemouse Brother Methuselah.

But most of all there is Matthias, seeking his true destiny in a journey that will lead through danger and despair to true wisdom.Amazon.com Review
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 ... Read more

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GREAT SUPPLIER
My order was processed the day I placed it and arrived on time and in like new condition as stated. Thanks

Awesome
The book came to me in practically mint condition. Also The book itself is my favorite of the series. Its the first book, and as such it is great!!!

Redwall is the BEST
When I started reading this book, it seemed like it was a normal story but by the 2nd ch. it got really good and interesting/and totally different than any book that I have ever read. I love every part of this book and would recommend it to anyone. THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!!!!! I can't wait to read to read the next one, which I will get possibly on my birthday this Saturday.

My daughter loves this book!
I can't remember when my 10 year old daughter has been so excited over a book. She's constantly laughing and sharing some interesting part of the book with me. I'm going to get her the second book in the series tomorrow. We'll definitely be reading the entire series.

Redwall
This book is different from the others! The feel for the story is not the same, in my opinion, as the others, but it is good. The only con is the few bad words here and there. Otherwise, it is a good story and Cluny is one of my favorite bad guys. ... Read more

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Martha, a wheelchair-bound haremaid, is sure that the secret toher cure is to be found at ancient Loamhedge Abbey. Two oldwarriors are inspired to quest for the ancient place—and threeyoung rebels are determined to go with them. Meanwhile, thegiant badger Lonna Bowstripe thirsts for vengeance against thesearat Taga Bol and his crew, and it takes him to the gates ofRedwall. This is a Redwall adventure to remember!Amazon.com Review
Number sixteen in the esteemed Redwall animal fantasy series, young readers will find Loamhedge just as wild and woolly as its predecessors. In this chapter of the seemingly endless history of the woodland abbey, adventure is sparked by the sad plight of the haremaid, Martha Braebuck. Due to a terrible event that befell her when she was just an abbey Dibbun, Martha has lost the ability to walk. But when legendary mouse Martin the Warrior comes to her in a dream and explains that the secret to winning back her legs lies within the cursed walls of the ancient abbey Loamhedge, Martha hopes for a hero who will travel to the ruins on her behalf. Enter world-class adventurers Braggon the otter and Sarobando the squirrel. The best friends have come for a visit, and decide to undertake Martha’s quest. Yet, just as soon as the two tricksters leave, the peaceful abbey folk fervently wish them back, as Redwall is suddenly under siege from the dread searat Raga Bol and his motley crew of vermin. But even as he endeavors to force the Redwall folk from their cozy nest, Raga Bol is plagued by nightmares of the massive badger archer Lonna Bowstripe, who is coming to end his reign of terror. But will Lonna get to Redwall in time to save the forest folk? And will Martha ever walk again? The only thing that’s certain is that the fur will fly and numerous feasts will be noisily consumed in yet another fur-tastic tale from beloved British storyteller Brian Jacques. (Ages 10 and older) --Jennifer Hubert ... Read more

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A book you won't put down
The sixteenth book in the series of Redwall is called Loamhedge. Loamhedge by Brian Jacques is about a young haremaid named Martha Braebuck who can't walk because of a terrible event that happened to her when she was just a Dibbun. She is visited by the legendary mouse hero Martin the Warrior in a dream and he tells her to find Sister Amyl's secret. Sister Amyl was a mouse living at Loamhedge Abbey, who also couldn't walk, but one day, she was found walking. She did not tell anyone how she managed to walk. The only clue she gave was a riddle. The famous pair, Bragoon the otter and Sarobando the squirrel visits Redwall Abbey and promises Martha that they will go on a quest to find Sister Amyl's secret. As soon as the pair leaves, though, the abbey is attacked by the searat Raga Bol and his army. However, Raga Bol is haunted by his dreams of a badger archer he tried to kill named Lonna Bowstripe. Lonna Bowstripe lived, and he swore to kill Raga Bol and his army. Will Lonna Bowstripe save Redwall Abbey in time? And will Martha ever be able to walk? One thing's for sure: This book is one book you won't want to put down.

Loamhedge: ABook That Will Rock Your World
The sixteenth book in the series of Redwall is called Loamhedge. Loamhedge by Brian Jacques is about a young haremaid named Martha Braebuck who can't walk because of a terrible event that happened to her when she was just a Dibbun. She is visited by the legendary mouse hero Martin the Warrior in a dream and he tells her that if she wants to walk, she must discover Sister Amyl's secret. Sister Amyl was a mouse living at Loamhedge Abbey, who also couldn't walk, but one day, she was found walking. She did not tell anyone how she managed to walk. The only clue she gave was a riddle. The famous pair, Bragoon the otter and Sarobando the squirrel visits Redwall Abbey and promises Martha that they will go on a quest to find Sister Amyl's secret. As soon as the pair leaves, though, the abbey is attacked by the searat Raga Bol and his army. However, Raga Bol is haunted by his dreams of a badger archer he tried to kill named Lonna Bowstripe. Lonna Bowstripe lived, and he swore to kill Raga Bol and his army. Will Lonna Bowstripe save Redwall Abbey in time? And will Martha ever be able to walk? One thing's for sure: This book is one book you won't want to put down.

A wheeling good adventure
The following is my opion on what I though of the unabrigedaudio CD recording of Brian Jacques Loamhedge.

In my opinion this was one of the better written sequels in the Redwarrioren time line.
The time line of events that occours after the rise of Mathis the birth of his son Mattimeo then eventually that of his grandson Martin II (well actually his name is Martin but that what he was called on the redwall encylopedia before it went under because it had not been update sine Like Rackety Tam was released. (This was probably to avoid confusion there was another ancestory of Martin the warrior who also went by the name of Martin I think it was like Luke Father I think they mention him briefly in like Legend of Luke (which in my opinon was the worst of prequels in the first half of the time line that happened before the Joseph bell was destroyed)

I have some jeers about this Auido book these also apply to the full novels version of book as well.
Some of which are mentioned below.

1. The pacing of the timeline for the evnts in the Audio recording are really awarkd some what badly written and planed out in some parts of the Audio CD
1a. In some parts not enough vital important stuff happens fast enough and in other certain parts they have to many filler scenes in between that go on for to long and vice versa.
2. The importance and involvement for some of the characters i drastically to slight on certian CD's in several parts of the recording. Some of the main characters have alot more dialogue and inevolement than others as well as some of seconday and thirdarcharacters.
2a. For Example in the audio book and actual novelthe two main primary good secondary characters do not appear and get involved with the rest of the characters until the first act of the storey is about 15 to 60% % of the way done. They arrive at the abbey of redwall and depart for Loamhedge even later in the book and Audio CD verison.
5. The main characters area wheel chare bound hare named Martha who all of her family excpet here brother Horty died as a result of a vicious raid on there homeland by vermin. The other main character is Long aBowl Strip a badger most of the book he's traveling to redwall in persuit of the evil rat Rag Bolg who badly injured Longa and killed his friend and mentor in the process this lead to my next complaint.
6. While Lona and Martha and Raga Bol the three main characters in addition to the 6 main Secondary characters Horty older brother to Martha, his two companions the infamous Brigun and Saro dibbums who once terrorized the abbey now have returned as adults have been sent to retrive the scert of Loam Hedge together make up alot of the total scene of the book certain. That my next jeer while they have a decent role if you add the percent of all there scenes up together the charaters have togeter is quitbig role. However when you only inlcude certian characters leave out others some have very small% of parts of scenes in book decitated took them on certain disks after they meet each otherwhenthey are actually face and interacting in person with certain other characters.
6a.
7a. In addition the secondary main bad guy a fox Name Badred who' is seeking to conquer redwall about the same time as Ragbols run away from Lona so if you don't pay real close attention to the storey you might have trouble following because Badredhas equal about the same portion of each disk m detectaed to him and Ragbol but one some portions of the disks Raga bol has more lines and involved ment then Bad red bedrad and vice versa .
7b. The amount of time Badred and Ragabol get together inthe same scenes is also small Like Martha and Lona. I don't think they meet until near the very end of Bookor about midway through the third and final act so they have about the same amount as involement as Lona and Martha maybe even less.
7. Some of the fighting scene are real kind graphic some were really badly written but most were quite decent in fact the book is recommend for ten and up by most people.
8. Some of the jokes and punch lines in this were really bad.
9. The final last two major deaths that occur I won't say who to avoid spoiling it for those who have not read it. Happen so late in the storey that they almost fill unnecessary to some extent.
10. The secondary villian Badred the fox. Is probably the dumbest, stupid, most ignornat not to mention most masculine weak bad guys I have ever seen in the whole red wall saga. Probably due to the fact that he the youngesst main villian in the whole saga (Vitch doesn't count he was toady not a main badguy sorry fans but I got to be somewhat practically with this) I think Badred is somewhere between the age of like 8 and 16 so he probably was not at his full size and strength yet. Slagar was more pyshical and mentaly intimadting then this guy he was only like in his early mid 20s when Mattimeo happened.
11. Badred has no clue that his crew might be plotting to killed him due to there lack of confidence in him there annoyance of him. Infact they actually do try to due that one of the rats singa song that makes him fall asleep. But then another laughs and wakes him up before the other toady can due him in. He tell hims he like hack throuigh the bus to check for Guosim shrew the stupid Idiot fox belives him.
12a. There a part when one of the pastrulers of Badred gan stabbs and mortal wounded him. But a few moments afer word the other vermin dies as well because of adelay of the rat body cells die of the fox that wound the rat fatal gets his head sliced of and also died so Badred being the next oldest and most itimadating get stuck ruling the clan .

13. One last little thing to complain about sligtly with a run time of 13.5 hour on 12 disk this unabrigged recordingone maybe be a bit of a stretch for some fans at what they thinks is a reasonible running time and are willing to listen to since most of unabriged recording of these with the exception of Long Patrol (it's only 9 CD's becaue it the shortest full novel in the whole series) usually are wrapped up in about 5 to 10 CDs or casete if there unabrigged usually only take about 9 to 12 hours to get from begining to ending credits.

But in general it's quite a decent book to listen to on CD Unabriggerd our to read out loud in hard and softback if you got the deciationand patience to finish it.

Can Martha learn to walk? Will Brigun, Sarrow and the others make it back from Loamhedge? Will Loanabow Stripe defeat the evil Ragabol and get revenge for all those he has hurt and wronnged? Will the evil but dumb fox Bigred conquer Redwal?Fine out the answers in epic thrilling jaws dropping, swash buckling conclusion to Loamhedge. A decnt audio recording I give it 3.8 out of five. ( amazon doesn't have half and tenth stars show I had to round it up to 4 sorry for the confusion.

Loamhedge Review
Wow, Loamhedge was a thrillride! This book had five different adventures in the same story, which had me hooked for about four days. I couldn't put it down. I love the Redwall series and Loamhedge delivered all the goodness of a Redwall book. A must read.

Bragoon and Saro, Heroes
Loamhedge was a pretty good book, with more action and more evil than Triss. Bragoon and Saro's team ofpartly-retired mischief makers were intresting, as was Martha the haremaid's probem with her legs. Raga Bol was definitly a good villan, with his good-sized horde of rats. Overall, Loamhedge waa a good book.

-Emma D. ... Read more

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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. . . .Amazon.com Review
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. ... Read more

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Good Read
Purchased to round out my library.Have enjoyed each and every time I have read it.

Quite Good
Marlfox isn't perfect, but it's well worth a read.

Negatives:
-Lots of the 'humor' is very forgettable, making the characters(who laugh their heads off) look stupid.
-Some of the character accents and dialects seem overdone. Almost no one speaks normally, and it's distracting at times.
-This book is more episodic than the earlier ones, with one minor battle and miraculous escape after another.
-Where the rest of the story covers a wide spectrum of emotions, light and dark, the ending is just a little too light, too perfect. The whole 'four chieftains' thing, in particular. Egh.

Positives:
-Pretty nice prose, good variety of descriptions/locals, some very good, quick-moving scenes, plenty of action(story action, CHARACTER action, not just fighting).
-Almost constantly entertaining. Almost every paragraph has something interesting going on.
-Solid, likable main characters and an interesting squad of villains; also, lots of different emotions mixed into the story, giving it a real-life feel. Except that ending. Egh.
-Easy reading. It's not too grandiose and it's not dumb. It strikes a very good balance for almost any age of reader.

Overall: 3.75 stars. Very fine storytelling, with good points outweighing the bad ones. Except that ending. Egh.

It's a Marlfox review, what's left to say?
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
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
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.
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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!Amazon.com Review
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 ... Read more

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A Terrific Book
If you liked any of the other Brian Jaques books you might like the "Redwall" series.A particularly good "Redwall" book is "Martin The Warrior". The book takes place before the "Redwall "abbey was created. The characters are animals who act like humans in the somewhat olden times.
Martin is an adventurous warrior mouse who plans revenge on Badrang the evil stoat who is building a fortress called Marshank .Meanwhile Rose the squirrel,Grumm the mole, Brome the brother of Rose, and many other friends wind up with Martin as the slaves in Marshank plan a mutiny against Badrang and his followers.
"Martin The Warrior" isn't the only brilliant book by Brian Jaques there is also the other "Redwall" "Castaways Of TheFlying Dutchman"Redwall" book but is really good.
I really liked "Martin The Warrior" along with many other Redwall books. I would definently recommend that book.

Heart wrenching. (literally)
I wish I could rate this 7 stars! It was incredible. I was at tears near the end it was so good :-)

amazing
This is in my opinion the best book of a simply amazing series.

It follows the story of Martin the Warrior, a legendary character in the Redwall series.

Although it wasn't the first book written in the series chronologically, it's probably the best to read first - and if you were to only read a single Redwall book it should be this.

Courage, honor, romance, adventure, revenge...this book has it all, vividly. 5 stars, no questions about it!

Wonderful series
My children and I had seen a few of the animation cartoons on PBS and I really liked the series.

I had been looking for the books for a couple of years since my middle son had started to read, I wanted to make sure that I had them in the house when he came of an age to enjoy them.

I have been reading this book to my eight year old at night before bed time and it is great so far. I like it as much (if not more) then he does! hehe

A long-time loved series
Both my children loved these books, and the world they created for them.Great reading for children 9 - 13. ... Read more

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A boy and dog trapped aboard the legendary ship, the Flying Dutchman, are sent off on an eternal journey by an avenging angel, roaming the earth throughout the centuries in search of those in need.Their travels lead them to Chapelvale, a sleepy nineteenth century village whose very existence is at stake.Only by discovering the buried secrets and solving the dust-laden riddles of the ancient village can it be saved.This will take the will and wile of all the people-and a very special boy and dog!Brian Jacques turns from Redwall to a very different sort of story, and succeeds admirably.Amazon.com Review
Fans of the Redwall series eager to sink their teeth into the latest adventure from Brian Jacques will be surprised to find that the cover of Castaways of the Flying Dutchman belies the contents of this fine mystery novel. A handsome young lad, sporting a billowing, ripped shirt, gazes off into the distance, while behind him a ship founders on an eerily tempestuous sea. It's true, the first (brief) section of the book does tell the tale of a stowaway orphan on the legendary, ill-fated ship, the Flying Dutchman. And that's as swashbuckling a story as they come. But as soon as the boy and his newly adopted dog are tossed into the sea during a ferocious storm, the book takes a sharp turn. Benand his dog, Ned, given eternal life by a sympathetic angel, now set out to "bring confidence and sympathy, help others to change their fate." Two centuries later, they arrive in the village of Chapelvale, which is filled with quirky, affectionate citizens, who immediately welcome the mysterious but kindhearted and brave boy and his dog. The impending destruction of their village by the blustering, bloated Obadiah Smithers, an industrial speculator, propels Ben and his new friends into a thrilling search for a solution, involving ancient Byzantine gold chalices, mysterious coded messages, and some fierce tête-à-têtes with hired bullies. Illustrator Ian Schoenherr's intriguing line drawings at the beginning of each chapter hint at the upcoming clues to the mystery. Redwall fans be warned: you'll find no warrior mice here. But readers will find a satisfying story that never leaves a doubt as to the ability of good to triumph over evil. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Perfect for adventurous children!
Brian Jacques is an excellent author.This and the Redwall series were originally written for adults so they have a higher reading level, but the content is perfect for adventurous, interested children who can read well and want good quality material.For Christian parents, I don't know if Jacques was a Christian, but we've never found anything inappropriate in the books.We're VERY picky about our children's reading material and what we recommend to others, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these books (or the Redwall books) to any readers.If your child's reading ability hasn't quite reached that level yet, these books are also great for read-alouds!

Sonya Haskins, author of Homeschooling for the Rest of Us: How Your One-of-a-Kind Family Can Make Homeschooling and Real Life Work

Perfect adventure
After the disaster known as the Pirates of the Carribean sequels I wish people would know that there is more the Flying Dutchman legend than what Hollywood has done to it. I'm not saying that Brian Jacques' supurb novel is hardcore fact, but at least it sticks to the legend even as he puts his own spin on it. Interestingly enough, the cursed ship is not the focus of this story, but rather a fascinating and creative way to get a great story going.

When the captain of the ship was punished by Heaven, a couple of stowaways--a boy and a dog--are the only ones aboard who are not cursed. Rather, they are granted the gift of immortality (and speech for the dog). They spend the next several centuries acting rather as guardian angels, helping others and experiencing the joys and heartbreak of living forever.

The main plot is an adorable one of an old widow women desperate to protect her property. In comes Jacques' classic take of simple good vs. evil in the form of the nice village folk and the nasty rich people. Some people might find this cheesy, but it works and is entertaining, exciting, and heartwarming.

And on top of this is spooky story of the haunted ship. It's a delicious blend.

Returneth Doth Potter
Castaways of the Flying Dutchman (Firebird) review:

I have never, ever liked animal fiction. Especially Redwall. The idea of little mice and voles running around with swords just seemed so...absurd to me. Thus onto this book I came with a skeptical look at my friend whojusthad just recommended it to me.
But then I read it and couldn't stop. For the next two or so days I read it almost as addicted as when I finished HP7 in a day.
It was amazing. Aside from being nothing like Redwall, it was almost a completely different writing style.

The plot is,
A boy, caught onto the ship the Flying Dutchman before its curse when being chased by his abusive stepbrothers, and a dog pushed on by its starvation and need for warmth, are stuck on this ship as its captain, Vanderdecken, tries and tries again to pass Cape Horn. Vanderdecken curses God as none had cursed (anyone) afore and the ship is condemned to eternal voyage. However the boy and the dog are hurled off the ship by the waves strength. The dog saves the boy and an angel gives them a mission to bring help where there is need for all eternity in exchange for eternal youth. The dog begins to speak (through thoughts) and a friendship bonds between them.
For two centuries they go back and forth through time (not described in book) and eventually the arrive at English village Chapelvale, about to be overrun by industrial destruction. Can they save the village?

FINAL THOUGHT: Anybody who likes HP shall like Castaways of the Flying Dutchman (Firebird).

Fanatastic Journey for Kids and Adults!
First let me say I'm 36 years old and I had such a blast reading this book.I read this book last month, after I read Voyage of Slaves, which I can honestly say I enjoy more than Castaways.The first book is a fun introduction to a boy and his dog who have been touched by an angel, giving them immortality and never growing older than they are now.They have adventures in wich people discover there's something hidden to these two that nobody can grasp; they have old souls.They're path is to travel and help those less fortunate, and then move on, never resting.They are constantly hunted by a past, thus must constantly move.

This book is written well, fun, silly..made me laugh at times.It's an easy read, quick, and keeps your attention.I'm about to start the third installment now and cannot wait.Enjoy!

Don't judge it by the cover...
Unlike many other reviewers here, I had never read anything of Brian Jacques' before picking up this book on a whim at a discount bookstore. The first section of the book ("The Ship") was what drew me in; a powerfully-written, spellbinding yarn about the Flying Dutchman, her mad captain, her crew of cutthroats, and a poor mute boy who stows away to escape a brutal home.

Unfortunately, the book pulls an elaborate bait-and-switch, as the Dutchman tale ends all too soon, and we are dropped into a plodding, bucolic story which follows the immortal boy Ben and his immortal dog Ned as they cross the globe doing good deeds under the direction of the angel that cursed the Dutchman to her eternal voyage.

Still, this could have been handled with verve, had Jacques chosen to do so. The story hints at Ben and Ned's adventures during the U.S. Civil War, the Battle of Trafalgar, and many places and times in between. But we see none of this; instead being treated to a quaint save-the-village story with likeable, folksy characters but not a lot of excitement. So much potential for so little gain.

Worse still, the characteristics that made the boy and his dog interesting and captivating during the initial voyage are utterly removed when they begin their landbound travels. Instead we are given sugary-sweet heroes who can do no wrong, which means there is no character development to speak of.

Having heard many good things about Brian Jacques, I can't help but feel some disappointment at this introduction to his work. Even so, his writing and characterizations are lively and done well enough that I'll likely try Redwall before closing the case. ... Read more

Product Description
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?Amazon.com Review
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 ... Read more

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The Bellmaker
This is my second favorite Redwall book, next to Outcast. Warning: I'm giving names away. The plots are reused, but I like them still, and my favorite characters are Joseph, Hon Rosie, and Finnbarr. Egbert was funny (I won't say who he is), and Mariel is another good character, along with Dandin. Blaggut was a good one, too. I liked the plot, reused as it is, and I think Silvamord might have been better than Urgan Nagru. Rosie's discussion on family trees with another hare later in the book was funny.

Redwalllllllllllllllllllllllllllll (very good)
The best Redwall book ever! I loved this book. But it is a war story so I don't think kids under ten shuold read it. It is very much a fantasy book, filled with humor, adventure, evil vs. good, and wonderful food. This book made me cry it was so good (that is difficult). 2nd best book I have ever read and i've read many.
this book is wonderful
Avid reader

ANOTHER One?
To be honest, I'm getting fed up with the Redwall series.It features the same plot over and over again.Mice get attacked by evil enemy, there's a crisis, and then the mice miraculously win.Sure, the plot's good, but it gets old a few books in.

Southsward
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
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! ... Read more

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The 20th novel of Redwall-now in paperback.

The young mouse Bisky persuades his friends at Redwall Abbey to seek a fabled treasure-the jeweled eyes of the Great Doomwyte Idol-only to lead them into the realm of the fearsome Korvus Skurr, the black- feathered raven.

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Doomwyte
I didn't think I would give a Redwall book 2 stars! The plot was not the same, and I didn't like the treasure hunt being the main plot of the story. The bad guy didn't do much, nor did the snake, and the one part I thought was funny was the hedgehog giving them mead. In all, this was my least Redwall book, and Pearls of Lutra follows it, though I would give Pearls 3 stars. Compared to other Redwall books, this would be 2 stars, but otherwise, it might be 3 stars. I liked how Tugga Bruster was out of character from other shrews.

Was there ever any doubt?
Some differences in this Redwall book: A Log a Log shrew who is disliked and a hare (not from Salamandstrom) who doesn't say "wot" at the end of every sentence. Still has the appetite though. Didn't disappoint overall despite these quirks. Once again, fantastic riddles, poems, songs, that led to the discovery of treasure that dates back to the origin of Redwall and the famous Gonff the mouse thief. Also straying from typical Jacques, the antagonist was not amazingly fearful, with many doubts and faults and challenges from others. Therefore, it was not a classic Redwall battle scene but rather a cowardly leader trying to escape. Great secondary characters kept in the shadows for part of the story (Zaran the black otter). Great characters, excellent history, good plot. Not as much sadness as I'd expected over the loss of four moles. Not as much ineptitude in fighting as I'd expected from Redwallers. Not as much dismay amongst the Abbey creatures at the scenes of violence and bad language (not as sheltered in the Abbey in this generation I guess). The man can do no wrong though.

Great addition to my library!
Book arrived in great condition, and in a timely fashion.Book was packaged nicely.

And the series continues!
I read these books growing up, and still go out of my way to pick up any new ones Mr. Jacques manages to crank out.Some of his later books were none-too-enthralling.His writing seems to sway drastically between solid and captivating, and sketchy and poor.I was weary of this book at first.It throws a lot at you and the plot seems far too fantastic at first, but he pulled through with tying it all together and making it work.I was surprised how much I actually enjoyed it!Although I'd like to know how he swung from names like "Martin" and "Matthias" and "Luke" to names like "Dwink" and "Furf". All the same, a good addition to the series.

Love Redwall books
My 18/20 year old boys have always loved the redwall books, I was so happy to see new ones had come out. My 18 year old is ready for the next one that I have ordered. ... Read more

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Martin the warrior mouse and Gonff the mousethief set out to find the missing ruler of Mossflower, while the other animal inhabitants of the woodland prepare to rebel against the evil wildcat who has seized power. ... Read more

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I like to read to get away from it all...
The Redwall and Mossflower Woods books are one of those rare series of books that will allow you to escape the daily grid and responsibilities. Each one I've read allowed me that bit of escape by taking me to a wonderfully crafted alternative world every bit as detailed and wonderful as Tolkien's Hobbit and Ring Series.Kids of all ages can enter this world. Enjoy.

Mossflower
Every once in awhile I like to give my brain a break from the "heavier" reading and pick up something that is just plain fun. It's the reason I read all the Harry Potter books and it was the reason I decided to pick up Mossflower, the second book in Brian Jacques Redwall series. The book is actually a prequel to Redwall where we met Mathias Mouse and learned of the legendary Martin the Warrior. In this installment, we are taken back to a time when Mossflower Woods and its Woodlander inhabitants are in great peril-they are ruled by a ruthless wildcat named Tsarmina-Queen of a Thousand Eyes and her minions. Tsarmina and her forces make life miserable for those living in Mossflower Woods and around the fortress of Kotir. Tsarmina will do anything to achieve her means-poisoning her father, throwing her own brother in the dungeon and waging all out warfare on the woodlanders.

The real trouble begins when the soldiers start to take all the food from the woodlanders leaving them nothing to survive on. The woodlanders flee and the Tsarmina and the soldiers wage war on them after realizing they cannot live without the labor of the woodlanders which provided them food. A young Martin the Warrior wanders into the territory by mistake and is captured by Tsarmina. While in the dungeon he meets Gonff the prince of mouse thieves who helps him escape. Martin vows to help the woodlanders defeat Tsarmina and her forces-even agreeing to go on a quest to Salamandastron Mountain to find the great Boar the Fighter who disappeared long ago and who appears to be the only hope of the Mossflower inhabitants. The plucky critters have many grand adventures along the way.

I cannot believe I enjoyed a book about talking animals so much, but then again I did like Watership Down when I read it in high school too. The books are slightly reminiscent of WD. I can't believe I never discovered this series growing up, especially since he started writing it in the mid-80's. The only thing I recommend if you are going to try out this series is you have to read it from the perspective of a 12 year old. What I mean is, a person around that age reads for the enjoyment of the story and doesn't notice when problems ties themselves up neatly each and every time or that there are so many characters that you have to keep reading the series to truly get to know each one better. If you go at it from an adult perspective these things may grate but these novels are meant to be read for fun and escapism and not analytically.

What I loved most was that even though the characters weren't well defined given that there was so much plot going on, they each had their own distinct personalities and there were several new characters to get to know as I suspect there will be in all subsequent installments. There is so much going on there is not a chance of getting bored. I can definitely see me sitting down and reading this series with my son in a couple of years.

Awesome read
My 11 year old can not get enough of the adventure and mythical creatures.He loves to read.

Classic collection for any child's library
Great books for gifts;there are 16 (17?) in the series.A must for a child's library. A grandson started out reading this series in the 5th grade, and at 16 is awaiting further additions for his permanent library. I have now begun the series for another, younger grandson.

Best book in the universe!
I have read many, many, great books. Mossflower would totally be at the top of the list! I started reading it, and I just couldn't put it down! The plot and characters draaw you in, until you fell like you are in Mossflower woods, helping Martin, young Dinny, and Gonff find Salamandstrom. This book is amazing, and I definitely reccomend it for ages 6 and up! ... Read more

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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!Amazon.com Review
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 ... Read more

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Mariel of Redwall
The book Mariel of Redwall by Brian Jacques is one of my favorite books. The main character in the story, Mariel, a young mouse, is amazing.
In the story, Mariel wants to avenge her father's supposed murder. She travels a long way with a bunch of friends, Dandin, a mouse, Durry, a hedgehog, and Tarquin L. Woodsorrel, a rabbit, to kill the evil searat, Gabool the Wild, that supposedly slew her father. She makes it there and meets her father and a band of former slaves that want to kill Gabool too. There is a big battle and they kill Gabool. Everybody then returns home.
I love the character Mariel because she is so much like me. She's feisty, adventurous, funny, brave, and tomboyish. She also uses innovative ideas to save her friends from various situations. For example when Dandin is sinking in mud, she ties a rope to a branch, and steps on the branch to lower it down. Dandin grabs the rope, she jumps off, and he gets pulled out of the mud right before he's sucked under. She's also a good role model because she never complains and always has a good heart. She loves her friends and is very loyal to them. She's definitely a really good character.
That's why I think Mariel is an amazing character. I hope you agree.

Mariel of Redwall
This was another favorite! I liked the plot, and the characters were nice and well-designed, I guess. Gabool was quite cruel and went mad later on. I liked the Bellmaker, too, as the sequel, and I liked learning more about Joseph. Anyway, I listened to the audio, and it was good, too, and most of the voices were great. My favorite Redwalls are Mariel, Bellmaker, Mattimeo, Outcast, and Martin.

Yet another redwall masterpeice.
I have never been disappointed with the work of Mr. Jacques and this is no exception.I don't want to spoil the plot so all I am going to say is R-E-A-D I-T

fighter of evil
when mariel and her father,joseph are thrown off a ship by the searat king, Gabool she loses her memory, but is taken to redwall and remembers she sets off with two friends and is DETERMINED to get revenge on Gabool, there a thrilling adventure begins

Good Service
Very good service the book as stated and delivered without ANY mishap of any kind. Thanks (fast too!) ... Read more

Product Description
Slagar the Fox is determined to vanquish peaceable Redwall.Gathering his mercenary band of rats, stoats, and weasels, he advances upon the abbey with a cunning scheme-rather than making courageous battle plans, he will steal the children of Redwall from under their parents' very noses.And his prize captive will be Mattimeo, the headstrong young son of Matthias, the fearless mouse warrior!Amazon.com Review
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 ... Read more

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I enjoyed the book
Mattimeo

This book review is about "Mattimeo",written by Brian Jacques.This author has written many books, to the "Redwall" series.I think "Mattimeo" is one of best books by Brian Jacques.This book for me had a lot of twist and turns,mystery,and action.A surprising twist,and turn was that I expected Malkariss to be this big stone pillar cat,as the book said.To my disappointment the real Malkariss was a old great white mound of scabrous fur.He had short floppy paws with long nails he also had revealing blackened stumps of teeth.You would think that Malkariss would be a young fit strong mouse, but he tried to sound strong by playing a big stone pillar cat. Another twist and turn is the only reason why Slagar was capturing children for slaves was so that he could give them Malkariss and get rich off the whole deal, and get revenge on Matthias by taking his son, and his sword, and slay Matthias.The story lead me to believe that Slagar only had slaves for himself. One of the thingsthat I liked was that the reader, introducednew characters throughout the whole story, which keeps the story new and fresh.Example: Sir Harry the Muse, Cheek the otter,and Stryk Redkite, and more.They all appear at different times throughout the book.Since Slagar was very smart he covered his real tracks and put false ones.He also set a couple traps to stop Matthias and his friends from rescuing the slaves.Slagar led Matthias and his friends in a trap by false tracks and Slagar and his men trapped them in by leading them in a cave and caving them in.Sometimes I wondered if the Redwall slaves would ever make it home.One of the things I liked the most was that the author let you know how the character was feeling.Matthias joined them, (baby Rollo, and Cornflower) at the window staring out into the rain.Sorrow and pain mingled with the cold lights of rage and vengeance in his eyes(pg 78 chapter 11).Those two sentences would tell the reader how Matthias was feeling when his son was taken Slagar the cruel.I thought this book was very suspenseful,and thrilling.I recommend this book to people who love mystery, and action.


Book review written by Lamonta Jackson, 10/17/10.

A Magnificant Read!
I'm very glad that I picked this novel up off the shelf to give it a go! Once I read the first few chapters, I was glued. I would reccommend this to ANYONE! I'm 15 and I'm reading this for the 3rd time, it's that good. The characters each have a distinct personality and you get very attached to them all, Especially Basil Stag Hare and Mattimeo. This is the third book in the series, which I have read every single book from, and I'm going back to the ones I loved to re-read. Clicking "Add to Cart" wouldn't be such a bad idea ;) Great job, Brian!

Excellent service
This book arrived before it was scheduled and in excellent condition. Very pleased with all aspects.

Living Up to the Legacy of Martin, the Warrior
This third literary mouseterpiece by Brian Jacques, an equally worthy addition to the excellent REDWALL series, proves a spell-binding successor, guaranteed to enthrall readers from the start. Having created his own monastic refuge by Mossflower Woods the author has "peopled" his monastery with various, peace-loving animals, dedicated to helping the sick and being respectful oftheir natural environment. We meet old friends: the Father Abbot, the church chronicler of seasonal events, the mighty badger who defends the abbey, assorted mice, squirrels, moles, otters and shrews. But of course Redwall afficionados are invested in the greatest admirers of Martin, The Warrior, whose image is depicted on a revered tapestry, wielding his magic sword.

The saga is continued during the Summer of the Golden Plain, when the residents of Redwall are preparing a big feast, but evil is plotted against them. Slagar, the Sly One, is a Fox with a grudge against Redwall for previous disastrous encounters with the current warrior, Matthias. The disfigured fox concocts a diabolical scheme to kidnap the Abbey youngsters to enslave them in the underground realm of Malkariss, far to the dreaded South.

Can young Mattimeo, a rebelious scamp, live up to his up to the legacy of his ancestors and ultimately make his father proud?Will the current warrior mouse, Matthias, lead a successful quest of search and rescue--or die in the attempt?Stylistic elements include: extensive use of rhyme, British dialects adopted by various kinds of animals, multiple scene shifts in most chapters, plus mysterious runes and riddles which must be solved.
Readers must be flexible as the paragraphs switch from various groups: the kidnapped youngsters, the rescue party, Slagar and his treacherous conies, the evil kingdom of Malkariss ruled by a wizened polecat, and the battle of Redwall itself when General Ironbeak leads his raven hordes to take over. New allies appear but some old friends sacrifice their lives in Matthias' quest. Will Martin, the Warrior, speak or step from his tapestry to direct rescue efforts and save Redwall Abbey?An exciting page-turner for kids of all ages!

Mattimeo
Another favorite! I liked the story-line of Mattimeo, and I was not happy at the results after the feast! The whole book was great, and it was sad at some points. I really enjoyed the battle against Ironbeak and I could just picture Stryke charging in! I liked that battle better than the Malkariss one, I think. I've read Mattimeo twice, and it was still great. The characters had good personality, and it was cool how Slagar (won't say who he really is!) came back. I liked that. I hope the next book will be just as good! ... Read more

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The murderous Rapscallion army is on the move. Dealt a humiliating defeat by Lady Cregga Rose Eyes, the Badger Lady of Salamandastron, who still pursues them, the Rapscallions are heading inland to take an even greater prize: the peaceful Abbey of Redwall. The elite fighting unit of hares, the Long Patrol, is called out to draw them off. At the forefront is the young hare Tammo, the lead sword in one of the most ferocious battles Redwall has ever faced—ready to fight to the death!Amazon.com Review
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 ... Read more

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Good ReAD
Purchased to round out my library.Have enjoyed each and every time I have read it.

The Long Patrol
If you're a reader who loves adventure and fantasy I highly recommend this book to you.The Long Patrol is an action packed book filled with mystery and battle.

In this story Tammo, a young hare, runs away from home only to find himself in the Long Patrol, a group of perilous hares who fight evil.Damug Warfang is a evil rat that is going to try to take over Mossflower, a peaceful woodland region.Damug and the thousand vermin at his side attack Tammo and five hundred of the Long Patrol with the mighty badger lord Cregga Rose Eyes.To find who triumphs, read the book.

This book by Brian Jacques is well written in many aspects.He develops the characters so fully he lets you see them in your mind. Jacques also leaves the reader in suspense. For example, he writes, "When she did see it, Tansy was almost lost for words. She stood awestruck at what the flickering lantern light revealed.`Great seasons o' sun an' showers, what is it?'"Jacques doesn't give the end away in the beginning, he spreads the book out.There are multiple battles in the book, with both good and evil winning sporadically, keeping the reader guessing who will ultimately win.

The Long Patrol, and the other books in the series, are for more advanced middle grade readers.This book is not for somebody who is squeamish because there is a lot of violence, but the reader does not need to be blood thirsty either.It is an exciting book for those who can take a little blood and who can enjoy a good fight.

the best one
don't listen to those 1,2,3,even 4 starrers this was the best one yet in this book there is a young hare who always dreamed of joining the long patrol(a fighting unit of perilous hares) one day a friend of his mum shows up and helps him run away to join the long patrol

i love it
I have to start off by saying I love every single Redwall book put out, and always snatch the new release as soon as I can. That being said, I think Long Patrol is probably my favorite of all of them (probably because Hares are one of my favorite characters next to moles :D). Its fun to read and the characters seem to come alive to the point where you hate to leave them, or read about them dying, as there is always a battle in a Redwall book-otherwise it just wouldn't be Redwall. I love how the characters seem so human, yet retain their animal natures. I also like how there seems to be no such thing as humans, very rare in any kind of book. Wonderful read, and I recommend all Brian's books to you, once you start, you'll never stop. :D

Another 5 star review for this awesomebook!
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! ... Read more

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Ever read a Redwall novel and wonder exactly what Abbot’s SpecialAbbey Trifle is? Or how to make Shrimp ’N Hotroot Soup, that delicacyof otters everywhere? Or Mole’s Favourite Turnip and Tater Deeper’N Ever Pie? From the simple refreshment of Summer Strawberry Fizzto Great Hall Gooseberry Fool, they’re all here, along with dozens ofother favorites sure to turn young hands into seasoned chefs, illustratedin full color with all the charm and magic that is Redwall. A gift like noother for fans of the series, old or new. ... Read more

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book
Product arrived on time and in good condition.I would purchase again in the future.

Great for kids!
I got this for one of my granddaughter's 13th birthday and she cook us a complete dinner the first week out of the cookbook.She had stories about each dish and the character it related too.I was planning on getting it for another granddaughter but her cousin (the one I got the book for) told me she and her friends were buying the cookbook and having a Redwall Birthday party for her.This is a great cookbook for your Redwall readers and you will enjoy the meals they cook!

The Redwall Cookbook
This was a neat little book! We tried the strawberry fizz, and it was tasty. We didn't try anything else, but everything sounded good: Hotroot soup, scones and jam, hunnymolers (that is a funny name!), etc. The pictures were very nice, I like the way they're colored and the animals are cute. I like the way there's a story along with the cookbook.

Reluctant at first
I was reluctant to purchase this book because I didn't think the recipes would be as tasty as the food sounded in the Redwall stories. But I'm glad I bought it. Now I have a hard time not being a glutton when eating the delicious Shrimp N Hot Shrimp Soup and Mole's Favourite Deeper N Ever Turnip N Tate N Beetroot Pie.

Easy to follow and an added bonus.
The recipes in this book, (from what i have tried at least) are all really tasty, and easy to prepare. The story that goes throughout the book is chopped up by the recipes on every page but for a child reading it, they will have fun hearing some of their favorite creatures of Redwall read off ingredients to them. An added bonus that I should have guessed at, but every single recipie in the cook book is vegetarian, aside from one which uses shrimp. It's a great way to get kids, especially fans of the Redwall series, to eat their vegetables. ... Read more

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Great book
I got this one for one of granddaughters who loves Redwall books.I was a little nervous because I wasn't sure if she had read this one or not.She hadn't read it and she plans on reading it aloud to her little sisters.The pictures were wonderful and really brought the characters of the book to life.

Charming Book!
My children adore this very thoroughly illustrated Redwall tale! It gives faces to all of the creatures they have grown to love from reading the Redwall series.

A Glimpse at the World of Redwall
This short tale is illustrated by Christopher Denise, who also illustrated The Great Redwall Feast. Denise does a wonderful job of capturing the characters and mood of the Redwall world. In this tale, traveling players visit the abbey and perform at a feast marking the last day of autumn. The dibbuns hear a bedtime tale of the Snow Badger, the lord of winter. Later the Snow Badger visits the abbey grounds with his army of snow hares to bring the first winter's snow. This book should be enjoyable to fans of the series and the TV show.

A delightful representation of the world of Redwall
This short tale is illustrated by Christopher Denise, who also illustrated The Great Redwall Feast. Denise does a wonderful job of capturing the characters and mood of the Redwall
world. In this tale, traveling players visit the abbey and perform at a feast marking the last day of autumn. The dibbuns hear a bedtime tale of the Snow Badger, the lord of winter. Later the Snow Badger visits the abbey grounds with his army of snow hares to bring the first winter's snow. This is a "winter's tale," the kind of tale that might be told around a fireplace on a cold winter's night, and it includes an example of a winter's tale, the tale of the Snow Badger. A winter's tale typically involves some supernatural elements (See Shakespeare's Winter's Tale for another variation on this genre or Isak Dinesen's 7 Gothic Tales.)

Charming illustrations and wonderful writing
Illustrator Christopher Denise does a superb job of bringing a visual feast of animal characters to life in Brian Jacques' "A Redwall Winter's Tale." Amazingly talented artist. ... Read more

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

Customer Reviews (32)

Cooking what you read!
I always love reading Brian Jacques' descriptions of the Redwall
Feasts!They make me feel more as though I'm part of the story.
I really like being able to recreate some of the yummy dishes
enjoyed by Skipper, the Abbot, the Dibbuns, and everyone at Redwall Abbey.

Fans of the Redwall series will be delighted by this wonderful adventure
Like the sun, High Rhulain will rise anew,
To set the downtrodden free.
A warriormaid with Wildlough blood,
Must cross the Western Sea...

So goes the legend surrounding the dream in which Martin the Warrior says there will be a special maid to rescue the otters who have been enslaved by Riggu Felis, the wildcat chieftain. Ottermaid Tiria Wildlough is drawn to this vision. Although she does not know that she's destined to become the next high Rhulain, she knows that she must do what she can to rescue her friends from evil Riggu, his murderous sons and his band of vicious wildcats. Gathering the best of her clan, along with help from Salamandastron's Long Patrol hares led by the colorful Major Cuthbert Blanedale Frunk and two great birds, she sets off on a dangerous and bold journey. This quest will lead to death and destruction for both sides --- friends and foe will suffer terribly during the great battles that ensue.

Some of the characters included in this eighteenth Redwall story are "the silver-furred squirrel, an ancient dry stick of a beast, bent by many long seasons" and the ancient librarian/recorder of the Abbey known as Old Quelt, along with his assistant, Sister Snowdrop, a smart, funny little mouse who happens to be exceptional at riddles. There's also Abbess Lycian of Redwall, who helps keep everyone calm and runs the Abbey with a firm but loving paw. Even the two birds, the giant osprey known as Pandion Piketalon and the goose known as Brantalis, offer quirky, loving support to this troop of strange personalities.

On the darker side, Riggu Felis is a villain who is as horrible to look at as he is to deal with. His family is torn apart by greed and his wife has gone mad. His son Pitru has even murdered his own brother Jeefra. Jacques is a master at capturing these fascinating personalities and interweaving them into a believable adventure.

Throughout the story there is the constant reference to food --- all gatherings are celebrated with the most scrumptious of dishes, usually prepared at the Abbey under the skillful paws of a tubby little shrew cook known as Friar Bibble.

The meal included a long chestnut and apple plait with a crispy golden crust, bean and scallion soup and summer salad. The dessert was a batch of redcurrant tarts with meadowcream. There was cherry cordial to drink, plus the obligatory pot of teas...

Between riddles, anagrams, mysterious messages, fearsome battles and delicious meals, the plot moves along with a building force. The artwork is skillfully done by David Elliot and fleshes out Jacques's word-painted worlds. Fans of the Redwall series will be delighted by this wonderful adventure, and even those who have not read previous works will love HIGH RHULAIN.

Another Winner By Brian Jacques
Yet another fun story from this creative writer filled with quirky characters and friends who truly enjoy just living together. This story, just as any of the Redwall series is a great feel-good read and even good for reading to your children at bedtime.

High Rhulain (Redwall) (Hardcover) by Brian Jacques
Nice addition to my collection.Arrived in good time and in excellent condition.Thank you!

Familiar Universe
Another fun, wonderful book from Brian Jacques. I grew to love his books when I was a young teenager, and I still buy and read them now, 15 or so years later. It's a wonderful escape into a familiar world - definitely a comfort read for me. ... Read more

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A dark force is rampaging through the forests of Mossflower. Gulo the Savage, wolverine, flesh-eater and brutal killer, has come across the seas in search of his brother, Askor. Askor stole the famous walking stone that will make one of them king of the lands of ice and snow - and Gulo wants it back. Anybeast who gets in Gulo's way is dead meat. Literally. Rakkety Tam McBurl is a brave border warrior, travelled south in search of adventure. But when his army is attacked by Gulo's flesh-eating band, adventure finds him. Gulo is heading for the ancient Redwall Abbey - and Rakkety Tam is determined not to let the savage Gulo destroy the peaceful ways of Redwall. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (40)

Rakkety Tam
This was another good Redwall book. The squirrel royalties were very annoying, and Doogy and Rakkety werefunny. Armel was annoying when she got bossy, and Brooky was kind of like Hon Rosie. The abbot wasn't the best of them (they seem to be getting proud of ruling Redwall), and I like the abbesses better. The plot was kind of nice, and Gulo's name was very neat; wolverines Latin name is Gulo Gulo, if I remember correctly. Rakkety and Armel weren't "As subtle" as Matthias and Cornflower, and I thought Doogy was funny. The battles were pretty good. The audio book version is good as well.

Another Masterpiece By Brian
Best book in the whole series, besides Marlfox. Where else can you find a squirrel with a sowrd and a Scottish accent?

THE GREATEST STORY YET!!!!!
It is a good book to read,kids will love the action packed adventures of...Rakkety Tam McBurl!!!!The artwork intriged me alot. The story was fun to read and it never got boring or too repetitive. I read it in like a week it wasn't hard reading thus making it a good book for children of all ages...and adults can read them too.

Rakkety Tam
A Redwall book - and that means fun dialog, great descriptions of feasts, excellent villans and heros, and a few minor variations on the common framework.

You can most likely jump in anywhere in the series, so if you haven't read any others you *could* start here.However, for most this will be a story read along the way, either in order of publication or in order of the timeline posted on the Redwall site - me, I like to go in publishing order. Enjoy!

One of the best
This is one of the best Redwall books that I have read, and have reada them all ... Read more

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In the middle of a wintry night, deep in the forest, Urso Brunov hears a cry for help carried over the cold winds. Wolves are on the prowl and two young polar bears are lost in the forest. Though he may be the size of a thumb, who is Urso Brunov if he is not the Little Father of All Bears? Traversing snow-laden forests on the backs of stags and crossing wide seas atop a whale, this tiny yet brave hero returns the two lost polar bear cubs to the Land of Rainbow Lights—and is treated to a grand celebration in the land of ice before returning home in a wondrous moonlit flight on the back of a goose.

In the age-old tradition of tall tales, Redwall author Brian Jacques shows us storytelling at its finest in this spirited adventure. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Recommended for young picturebook readers with good reading skills
Alexi Natchev provides vivid and powerful drawings to accompany the fantasy Urso Brunov and the White Emperor, recommended for young picturebook readers with good reading skills, or parental assistance. Urso Brunov hears a cry for help in the middle of winter, and sets out to help - for even though he's the size of a thumb, he's the Little Father of All Bears. His heroic attitude will carry him through a dangerous mission to return the two lost polar bear cubs to the Land of Rainbow Lights in this vivid story.

3 1/2 if I could...
Jacques does it again, almost.
The first Urso adventure was such a hit in our home, the kids asked for it over and over and even the parents around here could not help but recite the wonderful rhymes and adventure bits '... for I am Urso Brunov!'
The White Emperor is just as fanciful and Urso just as big as a bear the size of your thumb can be, but... and I am yet unclear exactly what the but it, but its seems as if a piece of magic or heart is not quite conveyed to make us all want to read it every night again and again and recite the details over and over.
Do not take that to mean however, that we read it once and put it away... on the contrary, it seems to be a creeper of sorts making the bedtime list first every ten days to once a week to now every three or four days.
If you are an Urso fan, by all means grab this one up. If you are purchasing an Urso tale for the first time, go with the original first.
And lets all intend Brian Jacques keeps adding on to this Bears's memoirs!

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Adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, Ben falls captive to a band of slave traders and their leader Al Misurata. With his faithful dog, Ned, at his side, he must plot escape as the ship of scoundrels sails up the Libyan coastline toward Italy. Will they survive the treacherous journey in the clutches of ruthless enemies? ... Read more

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The creatures of Redwall-the abbeymice and hares, otters and moles-are planning a surprise feast in their dear Abbot's honor. There is cake to be baked, marchpane to be rolled. Stirring and sifting, smoothing and brewing. Can everything be finished in time?And how can the Redwallers keep such a grand feast from their Abbot's keen eyes? Fans of Brian Jacques's beloved Redwall books will delight in seeing their old friends, brought to life by Christopher Denise's witty, cozy art.

"Spirited and humorous... Denise's affectionate, detailed watercolors bring all the action to life." -Kirkus Reviews ... Read more

Customer Reviews (20)

Wonderful!
My children read this book over and over and talk about the darling little creatures they have come to know and love. Very nicely illustrated and interesting.

flawless illustrations and a loooong poem
Fabulous illustrations occupy most of the page in this 64-page poem of 101 six-lined stanzas with an AACBBC rhyming scheme.The story incorporates many of the series' favorite characters, including Matthias and Cornflower, and depicts not only the preparations of a wonderful Redwall feast by hares and mice and otters, but includes a riddle as well.

This book is really beautiful and should be read aloud.

Great Read-Aloud
My older children read this book to themselves and were not impressed, BUT when I read it outloud with a british accent they were mesmerized.It's now one of our favorites.The pictures are delightful.Now my five year old is a Redwall fan too!

Wonderful introduction to Redwall!
I bought this book because my oldest son (5 years old) saw a part of the Redwall series on PBS.He loved it but the book series is too old for him yet.This book is a great introduction!The pictures are gorgeous and the language and imagery are exquisite.I highly recommend this book and I hope there will be more like it!

Very Cute, Very Creative
This book shows the talent of Chris Denise.Being the cover illustrator of the American Redwall books, he shows his work again in this very neat picture book.All the animals are so cute in this book, like hamsters, and it shows you how they prepare, what to prepare, and what to do in the abbey feasts.I recommend this book for all ages. ... Read more