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Redwall by Brian Jacques is a captivating adventure set in a fantastical world of anthropomorphic animals. It follows the young mouse Matthias, who embarks on a courageous quest to defend his peaceful abbey from the villainous rat Cluny the Scourge. Through themes of bravery, hope, and friendship, Matthias discovers his own heroism while striving to protect his community.
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You might enjoy this book if you love epic tales filled with adventure, bravery, and friendship. Set in a richly detailed world inhabited by animals, it offers an exciting journey with themes of courage and the timeless battle between good and evil, perfect for sparking the imagination of young readers.

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Matthias is just one little mouse but he knows it'll take more than stones and mouse-sized arrows to keep the rats at bay. Enlisting the help of a military hare, wild sparrows and argumentative stoats, Matthias sets out to defend his freedom, his friends, and the abbey he calls home.

'Mice are my heroes because, like children, mice are little and have to learn to be courageous and use their wits' Brian Jacques

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Mice are my heroes because, like children, mice are little and have to learn to be courageous and use their wits β€” Brian Jacques

SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES

Welcome to Redwall Abbey. Inside its enormous doors, mice live in peace, helping those in need and throwing epic feasts for the great and the good of Mossflower Woods.

But outside, a grave threat is gathering. An army of evil rats, led by a vicious, one-eyed warlord, is on its way.

Matthias is just one little mouse, but he knows it'll take more than stones and mouse-sized arrows to keep the rats at bay. Enlisting the help of a military hare, wild sparrows, and argumentative stoats, Matthias sets out to defend his freedom, his friends, and the abbey he calls home.

Includes exclusive material β€” In the Backstory you can learn to make a Redwall Abbey pudding!

Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from Peter Pan and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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Brian Jacques's Redwall is lauded for its captivating storytelling and richly imagined world, drawing children much like Roald Dahl's works. The book is celebrated for its adventurous spirit, featuring quests, riddles, and treachery, along with detailed descriptions of lavish feasts. This imaginative world and its engaging narrative have solidified its status as a prominent children's series internationally.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099595182

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Children's Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 378g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Brian Jacques (pronounced 'jakes') was born in Liverpool in 1939, and grew up in Kirkdale, close to the docks. He left school at the age of fifteen and worked as a railway fireman, bus driver, postmaster and stand-up entertainer, before beginning his writing career with a residency at the renowned Everyman Theatre. His first book for children, Redwall, was published in 1986. Twenty-one further books in the series were published to global acclaim, with millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2021 Netflix announced plans to release an animated film of Redwall that will introduce the series to a new generation of fans. Brian died in Liverpool on 5 February 2011.

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