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Summary: Waiting for the next Harry Potter book? Read this!
Review: Those readers who love intricate fantasy worlds and complicatedplots, with rollicking good action, will enjoy this and any of theseveral "Redwall" books by Brian Jacques. To describe the main storyline sounds almost silly. Mice and other woodland creatures living in an abbey must protect themselves from the evil creatures, usually weasels and ferrets, who would take over their riches. The characters are richly drawn, and the action is at times intense. Sometimes a character dies, sometimes a character allows the bent for revenge to transform them into less than good--just like in real life. Brian Jacques creates intricate plots and subplots, but always keeps the main action moving forward. He delights readers with his dialects and language variants of some of the creatures, most noteably the moles and sparrows. The peculiar speech of these characters is a challenge to anyone who reads this aloud, but my kids, who are now 10 and 14, can't get enough of these books for family reading time. If you haven't discovered the world of Redwall, it's time you did!
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Summary: Like a beautiful dream, and you never want it to end
Review: The Redwall books are now without a doubt my favorites, my teacher recommended them to me and I fell in love with them. When I'm reading, I can actually feel what's happening, like I'm there watching it happen. I will read for hours, not wanting the book to end. I know this'll sound strange, but when I'm done with the book I feel a terrible sadness, I'll cry even, because suddenly the magic of the words will vanish. I also feel this horrible despairing feeling because I realize that I'm really not there, watching and helping the wonderful characters. I want to be there so badly, that I just start sobbing myself silly. When I'm reading, I feel like I'm living in two worlds; the first is wonderful Mossflower, or the Abbey, or Salamandastron, and second is the vague feeling of the real world around me. You may be surprised that a fifth grader can feel this emotion, but it happens to me all the time. I truly love these books, and I encourage everyone to read them, because even though the perfectly woven tale will end, the only way it can end is for you to start at the beginning. :-) Lail
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Summary: GREAT BOOK
Review: This book is enchanting. It seems childish at first, a fairy tale about mice and rats. BUt then you see the epic myth that is thrown at you. THe mice is just a cover up. THe plot is great. Matthias the mouse must find a lost sword to protect the awesome Redwall Abbey from the evil band of rats led by the despicable Clooney,er Cluny, the Scourge. It's really meant for my age people, teens and preteens in middle school. The book is a good 400 pages long(a little less) and is filled with lots of blood and gore. A CG animated movie of this would be number 1 in the Box OFfice the first weekend.
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Summary: Redwall
Review: Brian Jacques's first Redwall book is fantastic! Full of adventure and excitement, it will capture any fiction-lover's attention. Matthias, a clumsy, orphaned mouse, is the main character in this compelling story. He was taken in by the peaceful Redwallers at Redwall Abbey,a great sandstone place. It has a beautiful orchard, a nice pond, and nice beasts living there. In the dining hall hangs a magnificent tapestry of Martin the Warrior, the famed warrior and founder of Redwall. The story was, Martin defeated every foe with his sword and then one day vowed to never fight again. He helped build Redwall. The tapestry is the Redwallers' pride. Martin the Warrior was believed to help the Redwallers at troubling times by appearing in their dreams. One fateful day, a large rat with one eye comes. He is Cluny the Scourge, an evil, notorious rat that had a large army. He is looking for a fortress. As soon as he finds Redwall, he decides he wants to invade it and make it his. While he is in Mossflower, he is set on making Redwall his Cluny's Castle. He tries any way to dominate Redwall. Meanwhile, Matthias is trying to prove his worth. He admires and adores Martin. He works out challenging puzzles to find Martin's sword. He basically tries to become like Martin; an undefeatable warrior who fights for justice. Will he succeed? Will Cluny defeat the untrained Redwall army? This tale is truly superb, filled with sadness and delight. You should read it!
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Summary: One of the all time greatest books!
Review: This book is a very good book and I encourage others to read it. I myself must admit that I am not a very big book fan, in fact I totally dislike them. It was first recommended to me by one of my cousins and then after that a whole bunch of other people. My first reaction was "THIRTY PAGES! I'D RATHER EAT A BUG!" But I read it anyway because it was on my reading list and I loved it! It all started out with a little mouse named Matthias who lived in Redwall Abbey. Striving to be a great, famous, hero like his ancestor Martin the Warrior, Matthias sets out on a journey to find Martin's lost sword. Mean while an evil rat named Cluny the Scourge and his gang of rats and weasels plans the death of Matthias and the entire Abbey. Matthias battles animals from crows and foxes to even the evil Cluny. While Matthias is away on his journey, Cluny and his horde of rats and weasels attack Redwall. Will Matthias be able to come back and save his Abbey in time and relive as Martin the Warrior, his life long dream? Find out by reading the Redwall series! If you like adventure, fighting, action, and gory books this is the book for you! It has very, awesome, descriptive, deaths and injuries in it like a bunch get poisoned and eaten by a snake, some get burned to death and boiled to death, others fall from great heights to their death or get crushed under giant weights or are stabbed to death. Dozens are shot down with arrows, and one was even knocked off a wagon and crushed under the wheel! Cluny the scourge was missing an eye due to a fight with an unfortunate ferret whose skull is now carried a round on Cluny's staff. I would recommend reading this book because it is the best (and one of the only) books that I have ever read! I might even read the sequels (no...I am not feeling ill, Mrs. Wylie) So I think we all get the point READ IT!
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Summary: The Guerilla Union of Shrews! (Read the book to figure out)
Review: Fans of Watership Down and heroic tales of battles and quests will be intrigued with the unique world of personified animals that Brian Jacques has created. Bizarre but equally entrancing, Redwall will captivate readers and keep them prisoner until the very end. The book opens with a description of Redwall Abbey which is owned by an order of monk-like mice and an introduction to Matthias, a clumsy, awkward, "brother-in-training." Matthias, Father Abbot, and the other brothers have lived in relative peace for many long years, providing shelter and care to local woodland residents and all those in need. This humble but satisfying way of life is threatened one summer night when Matthias first lays eyes upon the legendary warlord, Cluny the Scourge, and his horde of rats ready to plunder and pillage. Where these villainous rats have come from is unknown but it is quite clear that Cluny has his one eye set upon claiming Redwall as his stronghold. All that stands between the death and destruction of the entire Mossflower region is the monastery brothers and sisters. Now these practitioners of mercy, healing, and love must become skilled defenders of their home. Young Matthias experiences a tremendous transformation from an orphaned immature mouse to a natural born leader and developing warrior. To save Redwall from its invaders he embarks on a quest to find the lost sword of Martin the Warrior, a founder of their abbey. During his search he discovers his past and destiny, learning valuable lessons of life, honor, and what truly lies in a warrior's heart along the way. Join the mice and their companions as they encounter new friends and enemies during their struggle with the terrible Cluny the Scourge. Redwall is a strangely imaginative and enchanting story that will change your views on furry rodents forever.
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Summary: Book Review- Redwall
Review: Have you ever read a book by Brian Jacques? I just read a book called Redwall by him and it's fascinating! It's about a mouse named Matthias trying to find out about Martin the Warrior. While he's trying to find Martin's sword, he gets caught by Sparrows! Meanwhile, Cluny the Scourge is coming up with a plan to take over Redwall Abbey!
Those who like the book Charlotte's Web (especially those who like the part where the animals talk), will probably like Redwall. And if you like fantasy, it should be a great book!
What will happen to Matthias and the sparrows? Will Cluny take over Redwall? Find out with this exciting book called Redwall! By Rachel Carlson
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Summary: Redwall review
Review: Redwall is an excellent fantasy/adventure book about a young mouse named Matthias who lives in Redwall Abbey, a majestic castle that harbors peaceful woodland creatures. Matthias must find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior to drive back Cluny the Scourge, a nasty rat with a pack of vermin, who is planning to invade Redwall. Along the way, there are many mysteries and riddles. Where did Martin's sword go? What does the mysterious poem mean? I think this is an excellent read for all adventure lovers. I recommend the Redwall series to preteen and teens. Brian Jacques is an excellent writer who mixes humor with adventure and as the story progresses, the plots separate and builds excitement as the plots switch. Often times, there is a part about Redwall and what is happening inside, a side story about adventurers that left Redwall seeking something, a part about the main pack of vermin, and another side story about a group of renegade vermin. The pieces all come together near the end of the book to form a spectacular climax. Redwall is an excellent fantasy/adventure book about a young mouse named Matthias who lives in Redwall Abbey, a majestic castle that harbors peaceful woodland creatures. Matthias must find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior to drive back Cluny the Scourge, a nasty rat with a pack of vermin, who is planning to invade Redwall. Along the way, there are many mysteries and riddles. Where did Martin's sword go? What does the mysterious poem mean? I think this is an excellent read for all adventure lovers. I recommend the Redwall series to preteen and teens. Brian Jacques is an excellent writer who mixes humor with adventure and as the story progresses, the plots separate and builds excitement as the plots switch. Often times, there is a part about Redwall and what is happening inside, a side story about adventurers that left Redwall seeking something, a part about the main pack of vermin, and another side story about a group of renegade vermin. The pieces all come together near the end of the book to form a spectacular climax.
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Summary: Redwall Review
Review: This story was about an animal sanctuary. All of the characters are small little field animals like mice, rats, badgers, squirrels and otters. There is this wicked rat named Scourge the Rat. He and his gang try to take over the animal sanctuary. The little animals from the sanctuary fight back with anger. There is this little field mouse nade Mathias. He i a brave little mouse who goes on long journeys to look for clues about their old leader, Martin the Warrior, who is missing. He also saves the sanctuary from being taken over by Scourge and his gang of rats. This book was very long. I enjoyed this book from start to end, it was fun to read.
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Summary: Encouraging, Scary, and Wonderful!
Review: I loved this book. It kept my attention,and I was left with wanting to read more and more and more. I am going to own the whole collection!
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