Redwall: 30Th Anniversary Edition

Redwall: 30Th Anniversary Edition

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 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 Review 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 About the Author Brian Jacques