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Summary: THE ORIGIN OF THE LEGENDARY HERO
Review: Fans of REDWALL may wish to jump ahead to this book (not in chronological order of publication) just to learn the origins of the mysterious warrior mouse who vowed to make the land safe for decent, law-abiding beasts. Just who was the valiant hero depicted the faded tapestry at the abbey which he founded, after many years of swashbuckling adventure for the cause of FREEDOM? Why did he not pass the sacred sword of his father on to a worthy heir? There are the usual literary challenges when writing a Prequel, as the tale which comes first in Time must not distort previously accepted events. Young Martin performs many heroic deeds during his pilgrimmage to idyllic Noonvale, enlisting the selfless aid of various freedom-seeking animals, in his grim quest to remove the Tyrant from power and recover his father's precious sword. Of course we realize that this tale can not be concluded until the inevitable one-on-one mortal combat, to prove moral supremacy. REDWALL devotees will recognize many of Jacques' stylistic traits: unusual pairings of species to achieve a common goal; delightfully creative names and a cast of hundreds, ingenious tiwsts of fate, clever plots and counter-schemes; leaving us dangling as he spins three different threads at once; his humorous slang written in challenging dialect! As for me there is only one REDWALL, but I still wanted to learn more about Martin, that brave figure on the fading tapestry, who founded the abbey as a haven of peace and knowledge. Now that I now the secret from the dim mists of animal time, I can understand his inspriration on Matthias, as I savor the rest of the series. A rip-snorting yarn which will hold the interest of all ages, though overlong for children under 12. Excellent pen and ink sketches give hints at the start of each chapter and a map of the odyssey which I frequently consulted. This is one fabulous tale of fur and feathers for Freedom! If you love REDWALL or have never read any of the series, start with this one!
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Summary: Readyourbook
Review: I discovered these books accidently by seeing the PBS show Redwall with my children (13 and 9, a girl and a boy). We all fell in love with the stories and the author, Brian Jacques, who spoke at the end of each episode. We bought the entire series, at least the 16 he has written ( so far) and have spent the summer reading them. The characters just sweep you into their world and you become emotionally involved with the story of how and why Martin developed into a warrior, what it cost him and how those experiences colored his world everafter. A must read for families together. There are moral lessons in the story that even the youngest child can comprehend, because they can relate to the animal characters; as diverse a group as you are ever likely to encounter, and wish you would.
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Summary: THIS IS AN AMAZING BOOK!
Review: I have just finished this book about three or so days ago and I loved it! I have also read Redwall and loved it! I highly recommend that you read this book! If you are not a fan of Brian Jacques books you will be! The characters are richly described. Brian Jacques makes his characters overflow with life! The feasts that he describes will make you hunger as you read it! There is so much exciting things that go on that keep you on the edge of your seat with a tremendous urge to flip the page! Brian Jacques describes battles so vividly that you feel like you're an onlooker in the story. I highly recommend that you READ THIS BOOK! I am now reading Salamandastron and I think that it is even better than Martin the Warrior! My only complaint is that you can not rate this book as a ten star book!
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Summary: Mitton's Martin the Warrior
Review: I want to start out by saying that this book had a very good plot. Luke the warrior Martins son wanted to be a warrior. There was an oath he swore of not to give his sword up and he got it taken. Martin didnt want to go back like this so he went on a journey, from being in slavery, from running, his own adventure. He saved people along the way and had a dream to get his sword back. Find out if he did. This book deserves 5 starts because of how the climax worked out. It left you gessing what was going to happen. This was an excellent book for ages 10+.
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Summary: Best Book by Brian Jacques!!
Review: If Mossflower was Lord of the Rings, then this is surely Sparticus. In this story, our hero is imprisoned, and when he refuses to bend to the rule of the evil tyrant he is tortured and left to die as a meal for mouse-eating birds. But Martin escapes... and plans his REVENGE. I have read Redwall, Matimeo, Salamandastron, Mossflower, and Martin the Warrior so far, and my two favorites are Mossflower and Martin the Warrior. In this book we delve even deeper into the origins of the greatest hero of the Redwall series. We find out where he got his sword, who his first love was, and how he freed the slaves of his homeland and ultimately came to wander into the land of Mossflower all alone. This is a truly epic tale about true love, revenge, loyalty, and the lonely life a true warrior is destined to lead. Superbly written, action-packed, and ultimately deeply sad and heartfelt, this is a book that demands to be read and re-read. If you enjoyed other books in the series you owe it to yourself to give this one a read. If you liked Mossflower it's a definite must-buy.
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Summary: A book about adventure and danger
Review: Imagie this: you are a small mouse and your warrior father goes off to sea for the rest of his life to fight evil searats and leaves you only his manificent sword. The is the predicament Martin is in at the beginning of the book. To make things worse he is then captured by the evil stoat Bardrang, and kept as a slave. Years later a mouse and her mole friend help him and his friends escape but he ends up being separated from them in a sea storm. The book then breaks off as Felldon, the squirrel, and Brome, the mouse, meet some travelors and go back to Badrangs Palace to try and free more slaves. Meanwhile, Martin, Rose the mouse, and Grumm the mole, set off to gather an army back a Rose's village. The succeed and the book ends with teh arriors reuniting in the dramatic one on one face off between martin and Badrang. I would recomment this book to anybody who enjoys adventure. There's much more than what I have told you in the review.
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Summary: Martin The Warrior
Review: Martin the Warrior was a very enjoyable book to read. The author, Brian Jacques, used plenty of detail to describe the characters and the settings. The story is quite an interesting one. Martin, the main character was enslaved s a young mouse. The story line takes you through his and other's journeys to freedom and "home." The story is actually a story within a story; a traveler tells the story to a congregatoin. It starts out, with Martin being enslaved by Badrang, the tyrant, whose hoard captures all the creatres living along the coast. Whlie Martin is a slave he meets many and also meets some people on the "outside" that eventually help him, and become focal characters in the story.
As already stated, I really enjoy the great detail that is typical of all the Brian Jacques books. I can picture all the characters and places with vivid detail. Also, you get to know several character wuite well, not just a few. Alos there is a main plot, but it definitely has several curveballs thrown into it. However, the additions don't drag on, they actually add much more interest, wnating to know what happens, and basically it doesn't feel quite as much like a "Disney movie" it's not ridiculously predictable.
My main dislike of the book was that it was very hard to keep everything straight and remember which character was which. At points in the story there are three or four separate groups going independently. Since it can't be written all together, it's also quite hard to keep a mental time line. Also there were tons of character, for a moderately short book. All of the characters had abnormal names making it even harder to keep track of who was who.
Overall though I would recommend this to late elementary to early middle school. So if you're looking for an adventorous story, or are a fan of Brian Jacques, this is a great book to pick up.
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Summary: Mitton's Martin the Warrior
Review: This book all about Martin the warrior. How he became a warrior. Later be a founder of Redwall. This takes place a long time ago I redwall ancient pass before Salamdasron and Redwall. Martin is captured when he is young by the vile Stoat Badrang. He is forced to helpthe other slaves Build his fortress Marshank. Then throw in captain Clog made rang X Mate coming back for Revenge. After bit Banrang Martin is sentence to be excuted by goals. Martin swear to take back his father sword. Beautiful rose of Novale lucking for her Brother arrives Marshank. She and Grum a mole drive of the goal and save Martins life. After Martin, Brome and a young muscular squirrel name Felldo escape. Martin had help Feldo father. The slaves plan to help Martin all but a stuborn youn bank mole Drup. Who is later killed. After flee the get seperated at sea Feldo and broom meet the Rambling rose Players who agree to help them rescue the other slaves in Marshank. Meanwhile Martin has temporaly been enslave again by a pigmy shrew and her farther. A long with Rose there they meet polloum the hedhog. Polloum sex differs from the book and cartoon version. After Martin saves the life of one of her kids for a nat they are set free. The go on have many adventures. They ecounter the Jaba tribe who tried to slaughter them for mere amusement. The meet the beautiful owl boldred. The even meet a creature with some thing sort of like ESP. Later the meet the Warnden who later one help them in the final battle at Marshank will Martin kill Badrang and what price will be paid find out in Martin the Warrior.
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Summary: A masterpiece of the Redwall series!
Review: This book just blew me away! I have been a Redwall fan ever since I first got my hands on "The Pearls of Lutra", and I must say that this is my absolute favorite book of all time. Jacques has painted a beautiful picture with words. It is the tale of a creature who rose from slavery to battle the greatest power on the Eastern Sea. It is touching, inspiring, and poetically written. The characters are well developed, each with their virtues and faults. Martin is strong, fierce, and defiant, and Rose is beautiful, gentle, and brave. Felldoh is a true warrior, and Grumm is a loyal friend. I really did cry at the end of this book, I loved it so much. It is bittersweet and a wonderful adventure. I have re-read it time and again, because the themes of love, loss and freedom are so strong! I really do advise this book to anyone, any age.
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Summary: Save the sword or read the book
Review: This is another good book from the Redwall series. This book starts differently than the others. It is told by Abbot Saxtos. In one day, he tells the story of Martin the Warrior to some travelers who know a little about Martin.
The book started at Marshank. Martin was a slave to Lord Badrang. Lord Badrang took his father's sword from Martin. One day he and some others break out from the Prison Pit. The few that break out go separate ways. Brome and Fellodoh go with the Rambling Roseship players. Martin, Rose, and Grumm are captured by Pygmy Shrews. They were made to look after the little ones. A seagull took the Queen's baby. So Martin saved him and him and his friends get to leave. They made it to Noonvale. Martin sees how many of them are willing to go and fight Badrang and get the sword back. He gets few. Then heading to Marshank, he get hundreds of animals to help fight. They meet Brome and Fellodoh. That's when the war to get back the sword begins.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes animals and medieval times combined. This is another great book written by Brian Jacques. This is one of the better Redwall books because it has more action and adventure.
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