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Sep 30, 2002 | ISBN 9780142302378 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Sep 01, 1997 | ISBN 9780441005482 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Oct 04, 2007 | ISBN 9780399247941 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
Sep 30, 2002 | ISBN 9781101665985 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
Dec 05, 2017 | 758 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
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Sep 30, 2002 | ISBN 9780142302378 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
Sep 01, 1997 | ISBN 9780441005482 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
Oct 04, 2007 | ISBN 9780399247941 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
Sep 30, 2002 | ISBN 9781101665985 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
Dec 05, 2017 | ISBN 9780525591221 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
758 Minutes
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.
The book that inspired a legend—the first novel in the bestselling saga of Redwall. Welcome to Mossflower Wood, where the gentle mice have gathered to celebrate a year of peace and abundance. All is well…until a sinister shadow falls across the ancient stone abbey of Redwall. It is rumored that Cluny is coming—Cluny, the terrible one-eyed rat and his savage horde—Cluny, who has vowed to conquer Redwall Abbey! The only hope for the besieged mice lies in the lost sword of the legendary Martin the Warrior. And so begins the epic quest of a bumbling young apprentice—a courageous mouse who would rise up, fight back…and become a legend himself. “The medieval world of Redwall Abbey—where gallant mouse warriors triumph over evil invaders—has truly become the stuff of legend.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The book that kicked off the phenomenon is now reissued with brandnew jacket art in honor of its 20th anniversary. Readers will delight anew in the thrilling adventures of young Matthias as he discovers the hero within. Brian Jacques? classic tale of peaceful creatures forced to band together in battle has never felt more timely or full of life.
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.
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.
Brian Jacques was born in Liverpool in 1939. He left school at age 15 and found work as a docker, a truck driver, a policeman, and a stand-up comic, all before turning his attention to writing. He wrote his first… More about Brian Jacques
Praise for Redwall and the Novels of Brian Jacques“Brian Jacques has the true fantasy writer’s ability to create a wholly new and believable world.”—School Library Journal “Jacques extols the virtues of honor and valor…[The Redwall Novels] are a good read, with enticing maps, plenty of songs, a dose of natural history, and loads of excitement, charm, and humor.”—The Irish Times “Wonderfully imaginative.”—The New York Times Book Review “Children are privileged to enter the rich world of Redwall and Mossflower. So are the parents who get to come along.”—The Boston Phoenix “A grand adventure story. Once the reader is hooked, there is no peace until the final page.”—Chicago Sun-Times “Old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure.”—Locus “The Redwall books…add a touch of chivalry and adventure reminiscent of the King Arthur stories.” —Arkansas Democrat-Gazette “Filled with rousing adventure, strong characters, and vibrant settings.”—The Boston Sunday Globe “Packed with action and imbued with warmth…richly inventive.”—Kirkus Reviews “Jacques’s effortless, fast-paced narrative gets its readers quickly hooked. He clearly loves this other world he has created—there’s a genius sense of involvement and care (lots of lovingly descriptive passages), as well as an overflowing, driving imagination.”—Birmingham Post “A richly imagined world in which bloody battles vie for attention with copious feasting and tender romancing.”—The Cincinnati Enquirer
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