Redwall

BOOK NAME: Redwall
AUTHOR:
Brian Jacques

As a book reviewer I can’t say that all the books I review are my favorites, but yet again I have to say Redwall is one of my favorites! This is an absolutely charming story of peaceful mice and the woodland creatures of Redwall Abbey. They are under attack by the legendary Cluny the Scourge, but the peace seeking creatures have a legendary person on their side also. Martin the Warrior is gone, but he is a symbol of hope and courage to the woodland creatures. Martin the Warrior is especially a hero to a young mouse named Matthias who lives in the abbey.

Matthias was found orphaned as a young child and was taken to the welcoming abbey. Now in this time of war, Matthias has to look upon Martin the Warrior and his wits to save the Redwall Abbey. You wouldn’t think that this young mouse would soon be a hero, with robes that are many sizes too big and he walks with a clomp-clomp sound because his sandals are much too big for him. This is a story that plays along with the unlikely hero plot. But don’t think that Matthias is in this alone! He has friends such as Constance the badger and Cornflower the field mouse to help him through his quest.

This book was a real cliffhanger with lots of great suspense. I really liked the animal themes and I especially like when animals act like humans and have human quirks and personality traits. I most wanted to be like Basil Stag Hare who was a funny and courageous character. He likes to tease and torment the enemy and I think this skill could come in handy in middle school.

Redwall is a long book, but never boring. It would be a lovely addition to your collection!

Comments

yoly*girl
June 3, 2010, 2:42 pm

I have to agree. It’s such a good book. All of those books are. They have a lot of adventure in them!
GeorgeHarrison
June 3, 2010, 3:17 pm

I love these books! I just stayed up last night reading “Martin the Warrior”. I’m gonna have to reread “Redwall”.
fibonaccimathgenius
June 3, 2010, 3:30 pm

This was a great choice to review! I might review the latest book in the series, the Sable Quean (yes, that’s how it’s spelled, I checked) later this month. I don’t really know.
I’ve read all of them and am working on the latest one.
They only get better as you read more of them, and they’re one of my all-time favorite series.

Great job!

-Mairen <3
2whitie
June 3, 2010, 8:23 pm

OMG!!! This is my favorite series if ALL time! I have every single one, read them all, watched all the movies, wrote to the author, made somethings in the redwall cookbook, and every single book report is done on these books. I’m just obsessed with redwall and the series. PLEAES review more! My fav is the High Rhulain.
zippycute
June 3, 2010, 10:50 pm

im wondering (This is a question to my followers) do you recommend reading them in chrinologicl order or by when they were written? Thanks to all that answer and that have read all my reviews so far. love you guys!

Love your DogEared Blogger,
Sheila
jindo2108
June 3, 2010, 11:57 pm

Oh…. I love these! I like all the battle strategies in the books and the descriptions full of so many details that you feel like you’re there. It’s so amazing! I recommend that if you feel a little bored of it at some parts to keep reading.
I have only read the first two. I want to read the third, but I keep forgetting. Is it as good?
I also think it is better to read to read the second right after the first so it’s still fresh. I didn’t do that and didn’t get all the tied up loose ends.
Crocks04
June 4, 2010, 9:50 am

I read this book a long time ago and now I’m thinking I should read it again
You made it sound very interesting, Sheila, and I’ll give you props on that!!
Now, excuse me I’m going to go to the library to check it out!!
~Crocks04
2whitie
June 4, 2010, 11:53 am

Shelia: I recommend reading them in no particular order, because characters and references will pop up, and it’s hard to know when they pop up. Also, it is a nice surprise to find characters you thought you would never see again. If you just read Redwall, I suggest Pearls of Lutra next.
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MasterLioness
June 4, 2010, 8:25 pm

I do not have Redwall, but I do have Mattimeo! I LOVE those series, even though I have only one book from the series. In fact, I am making a novel a little bit like Mattimeo! It is about wolves mostly.
Anonymous
June 5, 2010, 6:55 pm

It sounds intersting i should read it!!! I always am in the mood to read adventure books!I also read a bunch of books from troy howell!
lollypop!123
June 6, 2010, 12:30 pm

Hey that’s a really nice blog!… I could not have put it any better then in that exact way… hey and by the way on this website can we add friends?… (not to change the subject or anything) .
Why did you even type up this very long and fascinating blog? not that its bad or anything but I’m just wondering why you decided to do this.
Again not that its bad.
Supergirl2247
June 6, 2010, 12:31 pm

OMG THAT WAS SOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!
Crocks04
June 6, 2010, 7:36 pm

Nice 2whitie!! xD You seem to really like them… lol
My favorite books are the Hunger Games trilogy. They are amazing Can’t wait for the 3rd one!!
~Crocks04
lollypop!123
June 7, 2010, 8:24 am

They are under attack by the legendary Cluny the Scourge, but the peace seeking creatures have a legendary person on their side also. that’s crazy! i never would have thought to put that into a book.
Also that is a relly good book report.
Happily you did a grate job about it!

~Lollypop!123~
mossflower
June 7, 2010, 7:35 pm

I read this book a little while ago,(and then saw your review today.) I agree, I think this is one of my favorite books ever. I have also read Mossflower, (that is were my name comes from!) and Mattimeo. I really liked Gonff in Mossflower, but he wasn’t as much of a hero as Martin in the later books. In fact, I don’t think they mention him in the other books I’ve read.
Anonymous
June 7, 2010, 9:36 pm

Sheila,
I would right them in chrinologicl order. What order will you write them in?
– Babyjay
GeorgeHarrison
June 9, 2010, 3:10 pm

Sheila, read Redwall 1st, and after that you can read it in any old order. You should read Martin the Warrior before Ledgend of Luke, though!
escape2books
June 10, 2010, 1:17 pm

I have heard of this series before, but was not interested. I am not really into animal books. What makes this book stand out among others of its genere?
anieb
June 11, 2010, 12:52 am

Its such a good book.
Stroller
epebbles09
June 15, 2010, 11:13 am

Escape2books-I’m right there with you. Animal book=not my favorite. But this is one series that I really like. When I was little (I’m two months short of 19) I watched the series on Saturday mornings on PBS. I would wake up at 7:30am just to watch the shows. (FYI-I HATE waking up early)This is one of the best animal authors EVER. He has a way to bring them to life to where they no longer seem like little mice but actual people. I have only read one other author that could do this. Avi- Who wrights the Poppy series, and The Good Dog (among other books). If I remember right this book has some dry spots in it but it is soooooooo worth reading. There is more adventure in one book then in many others I’ve read.

“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” Garrison Keillor
escape2books
June 16, 2010, 1:52 pm

epebbles09- Thank you for answering my question. My brother is reading this book so I will probably steal it from him. If it is as good as you say it is I am sure that I will love it.
2whitie
June 18, 2010, 10:29 pm

Book spoiler: for all the people who read redwall: the snake that was killed by matthas had kids! His desendents are in both triss and doomwyte.
DolphinDreamz
June 23, 2010, 3:32 pm

I love this series! I would recommend it to anyone! The animals really seem to come alive!
Llillian
July 17, 2010, 11:25 pm

I don’t known this book.But if I can,I will read it.I’m a Chinese girl,Can we be friends?
arianamus
July 21, 2010, 2:23 pm

talking animals kinda freak me out. its really weird! i kinda skimmed over this review cause it kinda bored me. but did you know that theres this 13 year old girl in my tap dancing class named lisa matthias?
2whitie
July 27, 2010, 3:49 pm

Mossflower: gonff actually DOES show up again in doomwyte, and he is the hero. And the next book is coming out! It’s called the rouge crew. It deals with the long patrol and sea otters.
liefstoneheart
August 9, 2010, 10:38 pm

I’m a big fan of fantasy and long books, but all the times i tried to read this i would get bored, which is weird because i read like every book that i get….. bad book
zoenightshade12
September 25, 2010, 8:40 am

my friend LUVS these! she said i should try them cuz it has lots of battle scenes and strategy and planning; my favorite things!

I:)
(unibrow smiley… lol, marien! )

~zoe
nowayjose12
September 25, 2010, 1:31 pm

I read tis book and I thought it was totally awesome with the battles between Clooney the Scurge and the gaurdians of the castle. I also thought the hare character was both adventurous and funny. My favorite cahracter was the badger whoever her name was (i don’t know the name because it has been a few months before I read it) becuase she was determined to get rid of the opponet.
GylfieTheOwl
October 19, 2010, 9:13 pm

sounds like Desperaux! cant wait to read this tooo! i have so many books to read…..
Vennasweeda
November 2, 2010, 4:13 pm

i love this book seires its soo good but i have to say that i like ben and ned(castaways from the flying duchtman waaaayy better)
parrotparty
November 10, 2010, 9:14 pm

This book is awesome. I have 17 of the 21 books.
sembalion
March 12, 2011, 2:27 pm

ok,let me tell you,i BEEN read this book,and only have ONE revew for it.

AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and,there right,it’s VERY long,but it has a goood ending,i dont want to spiol it,though.but,heres somthing: he finds a sword,that is very powerfull,he also must kill a evil badger,or somother kind of there family,and,by the way,in case you dont know,he is a squirl,and all the charectures are animals.the book also has some sad deaths,not to much to scare you,just: he ran,then a arrrow periced him,(NOT real sentence,just a example.) i hope,(and know you more you then likly will,)enjoy this!!!!!!
sembalion
March 12, 2011, 2:29 pm

whops!!!!!!!!!!!!not right,hes a mouse,just that i read the later one,very good.sorry
shadeux
April 28, 2011, 8:20 am

very good exciting book!!!!!!