Redwall: 30th Anniversary Edition: 01

Redwall: 30th Anniversary Edition: 01

by Brian Jacques (Author)

Synopsis

"An animal world as compelling as of The Wind and the Willow...This epic adventure contains the elements of all grand quests, with heroic archetypes that will keep fans of Tolkien and King Arthur tales engaged to the final battle". -- Publishers Weekly

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Quantity

20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 352
Edition: 20th Anniversary ed.
Publisher: Ace Books
Published: 01 Sep 1997

ISBN 10: 0441005489
ISBN 13: 9780441005482

Media Reviews
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

Author Bio
Brian Jacques was both a master storyteller and a jack-of-all-trades. He lived the life of a sailor, actor, stand-up comedian, radio host, bobby, even a bus driver. He was the recipient of an honorary doctorate in literature from the University of Liverpool and a New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five books for younger readers, including the wildly popular Redwall series. Dr. Jacques was a lifelong resident of Liverpool, England.