The Taggerung (A tale of Redwall)

The Taggerung (A tale of Redwall)

by Brian Jacques (Author), PeterStandley (Illustrator)

Synopsis

The nomad clan of Sawney Rath can feel their fortunes changing, much for the better. The Mighty One, the next great leader, has been born within the walls of Redwall Abbey and, at any cost, Sawney Rath is determined to harness the power of this magnificent beast - the deadly Taggerung! A baby otter is kidnapped from Redwall by Sawney's ruthless band of villains called the Juska. They believe he is a Taggerung - a legendary animal said to have supernatural fighting skills. The young otter is raised by the leader Sawney Rath as his own son and trained to be a ruthless killer but the Redwall spirit cuts deep and as the Taggerung reaches adolescence he begins to dream of another life...This is another compelling tale from this best-selling author.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 437
Edition: New
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 06 Jun 2002

ISBN 10: 0099409283
ISBN 13: 9780099409281
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
He is a wonderful storyteller, immersed in his own kingdom. - The Guardian Not since Roald Dahl have children filled their shelves so compulsively. - The Times From the Hardcover edition.
Author Bio
Brian Jacques was born and bred in Liverpool, where he lives today. He has worked as a stand-up comedian and playwright and now hosts his own programme, Jakestown, on Radio Merseyside