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.
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"If you are a furry writer, or if you simply enjoy great anthropomorphic fiction, you owe it you yourself to read "Redwall," as well as at least four or five of its sequels. People can complain about the later repetitiveness of the series, but no one can argue that Jacques knew how to write and to craft worlds where his brilliant characters lived."
— Alflor (5 out of 5 stars)
" When I first started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. The story is really engrossing. It's basically an animal fable. Although I liked the subsequent books in the series they start to follow a formula, and the characters feel determined by their species. "
— Gary, 2/7/2014" Read this before but i got bored so i'm reading it again!!! it's a very unique book! Read it sometime! "
— soccergirl, 2/5/2014" The first book in one of my favorite series follows a young mouse in a great adventure about rising to greatness when you don't know if you have it within yourself. "
— Alecia, 2/2/2014" It's a real hero story! "
— Spencer, 1/15/2014" I have read this entire series and absolutely adore it! Jacques is by far my favorite author (R.I.P.). My favorites from the series are Mossflower, Taggerung, Martin the Warrior, and Outcast. "
— Amanda, 1/2/2014" I actually read these books >10 years ago and I really liked them. I can't say my opinion of talking animals would be the same now, but these books would be a great read for someone in grade school. "
— Ursula, 1/1/2014" I LOVE this book. It's slow in the beginning but in the part where I am it gets better and better. "
— Caroline, 12/24/2013" Childhood fave. Read all of them "
— Applesunltd, 12/14/2013" I think this is the book that made me really really enjoy reading in general and fantasy in particular. "
— Shaun, 12/6/2013" I had to reread this (or should I say rererereread it). I love this series. "
— Janice, 11/5/2013" Challanging book but interesting and hard to put down. "
— Cecilia, 9/12/2013" Another pick by Bella (my 9 year old)! There are quite a few in the series; just be mindful when figuring out which ones "come next," it can be confusing. "
— Davina, 8/15/2013" This book is my favorite for sure because it introduced me to all the books in this series and i loved it. "
— Mccarey, 3/23/2013" I have read this book before. I thoroughly enjoyed the first time and actually enjoyed it even more the second time. I got a little emotional at the end because of the way the store went. All in all a really good book. "
— Chris, 10/20/2012" Sweet, tear jerking, goodness was this book. "
— Vani, 3/18/2012" It was really intriguing, with happy, sad, and exciting parts. "
— Liam, 8/16/2011" When I think of my childhood and my favorite series, this comes to mind. I still am buying them all these years later. "
— Adam, 7/14/2011" Bailey and I enjoyed this one. "
— Chris, 6/30/2011" Ah, Redwall! I read these books a long time ago, and decided to revisit some of them. This is Book #1. A rich world of woodland creatures fighting for what is right. Lovely language, lots of action, creatures exploring and making new friends. "
— Val, 6/22/2011" Classic youth fiction. Doesn't try to be what it's not. it's an enjoyable easy read. "
— Cole, 6/19/2011" This book really takes you into the story. I really like how he comes up with great names, like Sunflash, or Rawnblade Widestripe. Also, he has great storylines. "
— Shiv, 6/19/2011" I devoured this series in school. The best things about it were the glorious descriptions of abbey feasts. "
— Rob, 6/18/2011" Redwall is a very great book! The story line is well thought-out, and I love the action!!!!!! "
— Andrea, 6/16/2011" A very entertaining book. It contains many scenes that I love reading. "
— Marcus, 6/13/2011" Redwall was a very good book, and I liked it because it was very entertaining. I liked book two the most, book three the second best, and book one the least. I liked the whole book, though. "
— Gabriella, 6/13/2011" One if the best series out there no question. "
— Writerhime, 6/7/2011" I must be a kid at heart, because I find this book among many others written for children are the ones that take me away into another world. This one certainly does. I'm sorry Brian Jacques passed away, but his stories will live on with future generations. "
— Anna, 6/2/2011" I am waiting to share this with Dawn's nieces when they are old enough. One of the best series for children, that adults can enjoy! "
— Dawn, 6/2/2011" A classic, for sure! The kids thoroughly enjoyed this read-aloud, and we'll be sharing some of our other favorites in the series soon. Summer reading program, here we come! "
— Lauren, 5/31/2011" Fun, full-cast recording with lots of colorful accents... though, there is a lot of yelling, so not a very quiet listen. "
— Erin, 5/30/2011Brian Jacques has had many professions, including
longshoreman, truck driver, and folk singer. In addition to the vast readership
he has earned with his Redwall novels, Brian has earned a devoted army of
listeners with his weekly radio program on BBC Merseyside. For this recording
Brian himself leads a full cast of actors in bringing to life the adventures of
the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey.