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Redwall

Redwall, Book 1

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Redwall

Written by: Brian Jacques
Narrated by: Brian Jacques, Full Cast
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Summary

 When Redwall was published in 1987 it catapulted author Brian Jacques to international stardom. And small wonder! This enthralling tale is jam-packed with the things we long for in a great adventure: danger, laughter, hairbreadth escapes, tragedy, mystery, a touch of wonder, a truly despicable villain, and a hero we can take to heart.

That hero is Matthias, a young mouse who must rise above his fears and failures to save his friends at Redwall Abbey. The villain is Cluny the Scourge, one of the most deliciously despicable rats of all time. The unforgettable cast of supporting characters includes the stalwart badger Constance, an irrepressible hare named Basil Stag Hare, and the elderly wisemouse Brother Methuselah.

But most of all there is Matthias, seeking his true destiny in a journey that will lead through danger and despair to true wisdom.©1995 The Redwall Abbey Company, Ltd. (P)1997 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, An Imprint Of Random House Audio Publishing Group Action & Adventure Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Fantasy & Magic Fiction Literature & Fiction Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Heartfelt
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What the critics say

Praise for Redwall and the Novels of Brian Jacques

“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
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Listened with my 2 kids (9 & 11) and they were entranced by the story. They rated the performance down 1 star because some of the accents were hard for them to understand but overall we all enjoyed it very much!

enjoyable family listen

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Such a great series and a pure peak into the past. As you listen to the words of this amazingly read and written series i can visualize myself there and all of the nostalgia of my youth with it. 10/10

Nostalgia

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My twin 8 year olds and I loved listening to this book on our road trip! Some accents are really hard to understand though. We can’t wait to listen to the next one!

Great story!

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I watched the show when I was young a few episodes here and there I'm glad I finally got the whole story and fully understand it

the voice for cluney the scourge was my all time favorite i couldn't wait for his voice to come up in the story (cluney is my 2nd favorite villain)

I highly recommend this audio book one of the greatest stories in fantasy 💯

Cluney the scourge #1 in this story

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the volume is a bit up and down but you cant beat a book narrated by the author and acted out but over 10 pros! my child hood favorite was brought to life and made for some enjoyable car rides!

great story, loved performance!

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