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Redwall was the first book in the series by Brian Jacques.
Redwall was the first book in the series by Brian Jacques. Redwall is a Fantasy Novel by Brian Jacques. Originally published in 1986, it is the first book of the Redwall series

Redwall is a series of fantasy novels by Brian Jacques. Fantasy is a Genre that uses magic and other Supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting (James Brian Jacques (pronounced "Jakes" (born June 15, 1939) is an English author, best It is the title of the first book of the series, published in 1986, the name of the Abbey featured in the book, and the name of an animated TV series based on three of the books (Redwall, Mattimeo, and Martin the Warrior), and first aired in 1999. An abbey (from Latin abbatia derived from Syriac abba "father" is a Christian Monastery or Redwall is a television series made by Canada -based Nelvana and France -based Alphanim and is based on the Redwall Redwall is a Fantasy Novel by Brian Jacques. Originally published in 1986, it is the first book of the Redwall series Mattimeo is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1989. Martin the Warrior is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1993. The books are primarily aimed at older children, but have fans of all ages. Fans in Little Italyjpg|thumb|right|Fans in Little Italy Manhattan celebrating the victory of the Italian association football team after the 2006 FIFA World Cup]][[Image Wm-oly-de-cr There have been nineteen novels and two picture books published as of Autumn 2006.

The book series does not chronicle any one particular timeframe. Rather, it is set in many different periods in the history of the world of Redwall, which entails Mossflower woods, surrounding islands, and a land called Southsward. The characters in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques live in a world dominated by birds rodents and other small creatures Some of the books focus on characters who, in other volumes, are historical figures (e. g. , Martin the Warrior's father, Luke, in The Legend of Luke). Luke the Warrior is an Anthropomorphic Mouse, best known the father of Martin the Warrior in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. The Legend of Luke is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1999. Typically, those books are set before the founding of Redwall Abbey. (Note: There is a timeline in the Redwall series, but it generally places the books in a completely different order than the order in which they were written. There were two phases when the novels were published in chronological order. )

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Plot summary

The characters in the books are all anthropomorphic animals of some sort, almost all of whom are capable of speech (with a few exceptions like the horse in Redwall), which Jacques renders as various dialects of English. Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely Human characteristics to non-human creatures and beings natural and supernatural phenomena material states and objects With a few rare exceptions, such as the monitor lizards from The Pearls of Lutra, other reptiles and the Jerbilrats of Loamhedge, the flora and fauna in the Redwall books are all native to Brian Jacques's home country of Britain. Monitor lizards are the family Varanidae, a group of carnivorous lizards which includes the largest living lizard the Komodo dragon. The Pearls of Lutra is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1996 Loamhedge is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2003. (James Brian Jacques (pronounced "Jakes" (born June 15, 1939) is an English author, best The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

Despite the fact that Redwall is a fantasy series, it contains no elements of magic. Magic, sometimes known as sorcery, is a Conceptual system that asserts human ability to control the natural world (including events objects people and Occasionally, elements of the supernatural or paranormal appear, mainly in two forms. First, the ghost of Martin the Warrior or another long-dead hero will often appear in dreams or visions to one of the woodland creatures (usually, but not always, an Abbey-dweller) and impart information. The information is always accurate (though often in the form of a riddle that is solved by accident) and is of a nature such that it must have come from the ghost of Martin the Warrior and could not be the result of a creature "solving" a mystery in its sleep and dreaming about Martin the Warrior on its own. Also, some creatures in the books are called "seers" and claim to be able to see the future. While some of these "seers" turn out to be frauds, others such as the seers of Loamhedge, Taggerung and Lord Brocktree are quite real and play a key part in the turning of events in these books. Loamhedge is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2003. The Taggerung is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2001. Lord Brocktree is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2000. Virtually all of the seers, both real and fraudulent, are vermin, who are generally considered more primitive and superstitious than woodlanders and other goodly creatures and are almost always the "bad guys". However, in the book Tribes of Redwall Mice, both Martin the Warrior and Abbess Germaine can foresee the future. Tribes of Redwall Mice was published in 2003 as an accessory to the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. In the Fictional Redwall universe created by author Brian Jacques, Redwall Abbey is ruled by an Abbot or Abbess, usually a mouse but Also present is the sword of Martin the Warrior, which is believed by many creatures to be magical. The Sword of Martin, also called Ratdeath (although it is only called that once or twice is a fictional weapon from the Redwall series of novels by Brian This sword was forged from the fragment of a star at Salamandastron by Badger Lord Boar The Fighter. A Badger Lord is the ruler of Salamandastron in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques.

Though the primary location is an abbey, and a church of St. Ninian makes appearances, there has been no mention of a creator or godlike deity; although in the Legend of Luke a song is sung about how "St. An abbey (from Latin abbatia derived from Syriac abba "father" is a Christian Monastery or Traditional story Ninian is first mentioned by Bede, in his Ecclesiastical History of the English People (book III chapter 4 Ninian" is a misnomer who refused to help his wife build a house,so his wife put a sign above the door that read,"this ain't Ninian's, but the weather washed off the "thi" from "this", making it read "s ain't Ninian's", so it looked like "Saint Ninian's" and St. Ninian's became one of the oldest buildings in Redwall history. however, there have been at least three mentions of the devil, Hell and other demons. After sending one of his minions to death, Cluny the Scourge roars "Tell the devil Cluny sent you!" On another occasion Constance the Badger makes a reference to "Hell's whiskers. Cluny the Scourge, an anthropomorphic Rat, is the Antagonist in the novel Redwall by Brian Jacques. Badger Mother is a fictional office in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. " According to the ferret Killconey, the snake Asmodeus is named for "the devil himself. Asmodeus Poisonteeth was a giant male adder who lived in an old Sandstone quarry north-east of Redwall Abbey in Redwall, a " While these references from Redwall, the first book, were made before the series had truly realised itself, The Taggerung makes references to an underworld again when a devilish character called "Vulpuz" is mentioned by one seer as the ruler of Hellgates and the ancestor of foxes. Redwall is a Fantasy Novel by Brian Jacques. Originally published in 1986, it is the first book of the Redwall series The Taggerung is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2001. In several of the later novels, whenever a creature dies, characters make references to "The Dark Forest" or "Hellgates" as places where creatures go after death. The Dark Forest however, has not been explained further.

Books in the series often contain one or more "monsters", but these are not mythical creatures, rather being some type of ferocious predator. Monsters have included snakes (from Redwall and Triss), large carnivorous fish such as pikes (from Marlfox and Mossflower), a dragon-type creature (from High Rhulain), a wolverine (from Rakkety Tam), a giant scorpion (from Mariel of Redwall) and a giant sea serpent (from Salamandastron), along with an eel (from Mossflower and "Taggerung"). A snake is an elongate Reptile of the suborder Serpentes Like all reptiles snakes are covered in scales. Redwall is a Fantasy Novel by Brian Jacques. Originally published in 1986, it is the first book of the Redwall series Triss is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2002. Marlfox is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1998. Mossflower is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1988. High Rhulain is a children's Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2005. Rakkety Tam is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2004. Scorpions are eight-legged Carnivorous Arthropods They are members of the order Scorpiones within the class Arachnida. Mariel of Redwall is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1991. This article is about sea serpents in mythology and cryptozoology Salamandastron is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1992. True eels ( Anguilliformes) are an order of Fish, which consists of four suborders 19 families 110 Genera and approximately 600 Mossflower is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1988. The Taggerung is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2001.

A typical book in the Redwall series details a particular period in the history of Redwall Abbey. Redwall Abbey is the Fictional refuge of many of the "good" creatures in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. In all but a few cases, the book is about the inhabitants of Redwall and the surrounding Mossflower Woods. The world of Redwall In the fictional world of Redwall, Mossflower Woods is the large forested woodland area surrounding Redwall Abbey. Usually, there are at least two different stories going on. For example, a typical book may relate the story of a small expedition by a group of woodlanders, as well as the story of a large group of Redwallers at home fending off a vermin horde. Because of the widely spaced storylines (chronologically speaking), very few creatures are mentioned in more than one or two novels, except in a passing historical sense. One notable exception is Martin the Warrior, who appears in all books, even if, most of the time, only in spirit form or no more than as a passing historical mention. Also, Martin's sword appears in all of the novels. Though he is not mentioned by name in Lord Brocktree, Martin does appear, referred to in Brocktree's dream as "a young mouse bearing a beautiful sword".

Other recurring elements and characters in the Redwall series include Badger Lords and Badger Mothers, "Dibbuns" (the Redwall name for toddler woodlanders), the Skipper of Otters, Foremoles, helpful birds, mouth-wateringly detailed descriptions of (almost entirely vegetarian) food, and one or more Log-a-logs (a Log-a-log is a leader of a tribe of shrews). A Badger Lord is the ruler of Salamandastron in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. Badger Mother is a fictional office in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. Dibbuns are young creatures of all species who reside at Redwall Abbey in the fictional Redwall series by Brian Jacques. In the Fictional Redwall series of novels by Brian Jacques, the Skipper of Otters is what Otters call their leader Foremole is a title applying to several characters in the Redwall novels by Brian Jacques. Throughout the fictional Redwall series by Brian Jacques, numerous bird characters play key roles in the novels Shrew Tribes in Redwall In the Redwall universe created by author Brian Jacques, Redwall Abbey is allied with the shrews of Mossflower.


Books of the Redwall series

There have been nineteen books published so far, with Eulalia! having been released, in both hardcover and paperback, on October 18, 2007. The next book, named Doomwyte, is scheduled for an October 16, 2008 release.

Until 2001, the books were not written in the order that the stories take place in the Redwall universe. The books are listed below, both in publication order and in their chronological order within the fictional world of Redwall:

Publication Order Chronological Order

The first three books (in chronological order) take place before the construction of Redwall Abbey, while the fourth takes place during the construction. The characters in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques live in a world dominated by birds rodents and other small creatures Redwall is a Fantasy Novel by Brian Jacques. Originally published in 1986, it is the first book of the Redwall series Mossflower is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1988. Mattimeo is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1989. Mariel of Redwall is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1991. Salamandastron is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1992. Martin the Warrior is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1993. The Bellmaker is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1994. Outcast of Redwall is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1995. The Pearls of Lutra is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1996 The Long Patrol is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1997. Marlfox is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1998. The Legend of Luke is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1999. Lord Brocktree is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2000. The Taggerung is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2001. Triss is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2002. Loamhedge is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2003. Rakkety Tam is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2004. High Rhulain is a children's Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2005. Eulalia! is the nineteenth book in the Redwall novel series by author Brian Jacques and illustrated by David Elliot. Doomwyte is the twentieth novel in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. Lord Brocktree is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2000. Martin the Warrior is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1993. Mossflower is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1988. The Legend of Luke is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1999. Outcast of Redwall is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1995. Mariel of Redwall is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1991. The Bellmaker is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1994. Salamandastron is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1992. Redwall is a Fantasy Novel by Brian Jacques. Originally published in 1986, it is the first book of the Redwall series Mattimeo is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1989. The Pearls of Lutra is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1996 The Long Patrol is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1997. Marlfox is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1998. The Taggerung is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2001. Triss is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2002. Loamhedge is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2003. Rakkety Tam is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2004. High Rhulain is a children's Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2005. Eulalia! is the nineteenth book in the Redwall novel series by author Brian Jacques and illustrated by David Elliot. Redwall Abbey is the Fictional refuge of many of the "good" creatures in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. Many or most of the books that take place before Redwall was constructed are written in the format of a story told by a visitor--for example, Martin the Warrior is told as a story by a descendant of Brome, who was visiting Redwall. The term framing device refers to the usage of the same single action scene event setting or any element of significance at both the beginning and end of an artistic Martin the Warrior is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1993. These books are organized by the main story, not by the "actual" time period which is almost always after the construction of Redwall.

Most books that are adjacent to each other in chronological order take place within a generation or so of each other (as evidenced by mentions of past characters in the later books). It is notable that, by contrast, there is an indefinitely long chronological gap between Salamandastron and Redwall.

The Redwall Wiki has a collection of cover art of the Redwall novels.

Characters

In the Redwall universe, species almost invariably (with very few exceptions, including change of character mid-story) determines a creature's nature, whether inherently good or evil. In the Redwall series of books by Brian Jacques, many species of animals are featured as Protagonists and Antagonists. Some common "noble" species in Redwall include mice, otters, moles, hares, squirrels, hedgehogs, shrews, birds, and badgers, while common "vermin" include rats, foxes, weasels, ferrets, snakes, and stoats. However, many other varieties of species also make appearances throughout the novels as well. Twice, in Mattimeo and Loamhedge, there is a creature, apparently half weasel and half stoat, called a [Wearet]. There are also some creatures that have only been mentioned once (Eg. turtle, wolverine, golden-furred hamster).

Locations

Main article: The world of Redwall

The Redwall universe is centered around Redwall Abbey, a red sandstone abbey on the outskirts of Mossflower Woods. The characters in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques live in a world dominated by birds rodents and other small creatures Redwall Abbey is the Fictional refuge of many of the "good" creatures in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. The world of Redwall In the fictional world of Redwall, Mossflower Woods is the large forested woodland area surrounding Redwall Abbey. Built after the events of Mossflower, it is the home to many of the "good" animals of Mossflower Woods. Mossflower is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1988. Another important location is the mountain fortress of Salamandastron, home to the Badger Lords. Salamandastron is the Fictional fortress of the Badger Lords in Brian Jacques 's Redwall series A Badger Lord is the ruler of Salamandastron in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. There are many other places, such as the fortress Riftgard, and Green Isle. Also, a main waterway is the River Moss. The world of Redwall In the fictional world of Redwall, Mossflower Woods is the large forested woodland area surrounding Redwall Abbey. Though in some stories, such as the Bellmaker and the Legend of Luke, most of the story takes place onboard sailing ships and many dangers are only those involving the weather and damage resulting from such. The Bellmaker is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1994. The Legend of Luke is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1999.

Literary significance and reception

From the beginning, Brian Jacques has been praised for his Redwall series, being described as one of “the best children's authors in the world. ”[1] The books of the Redwall series have drawn comparisons to everything from J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings[2] to Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows and Richard Adams’s Watership Down. The Lord of the Rings is an epic Kenneth Grahame ( March 8, 1859 – July 6, 1932) was a British Writer, most famous for The Wind in the Willows The Wind in the Willows is a classic of Children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Richard George Adams (born May 9, 1920) is an English Novelist who is best known as the writer of three novels featuring animal characters Watership Down is the first and most successful Novel by British author Richard Adams. [3] Jacques combines “action, poetry, songs, courage, and vivid descriptions” to create a unique style that spans the seemingly endless series. [4]

The Redwall series has also received praise for its “equal-opportunity adventuring, in which female creatures can be just as courageous (or as diabolical) as their male counterparts. ”[5] Novels such as Mariel of Redwall, The Pearls of Lutra, and Triss all feature strong female leading characters. Jacques has also received acclaim for his development of unique language[6] intrinsic to certain species, giving the novels an "endearing dialectal dialogue". [7]

Some reviews have been critical of the Redwall novels for providing too simplistic a view of good and evil. [8] The characteristics of the animals in the novels are fixed by their species, making them quite “predictable”. [9] Also, characters always seem to “epitomize their class origins,” rarely rising above them. [10]

Many reviewers have also criticized the Redwall series for repetition and predictability, citing "recycled" plot lines[11] and Jacques’ tendency to follow a “pattern to the dot. ”[12] Of course, other reviewers note that such predictable “ingredients” may be what “makes the Redwall recipe so consistently popular. ”[13] Although the series does not continue to break new ground, it does provide satisfying adventures with “comforting, predictable conclusions for its fans. ”[14]

Illustrators of Redwall

The current interior artist is David Elliot. David Elliot is a New Zealand Illustrator, known internationally for his contributions to the Redwall fantasy series by British He has illustrated six books in the Redwall series, including Eulalia, the latest. Eulalia! is the nineteenth book in the Redwall novel series by author Brian Jacques and illustrated by David Elliot. He also illustrated the Anniversary edition of Mossflower, with full page illustrations. The series' cover art was created by Troy Howell.

Adaptations

International editions

The Redwall series has been translated into Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and recently Hebrew.

Television series

The first season of the Redwall television series, released in 1999, was based upon the novel Redwall. Redwall is a television series made by Canada -based Nelvana and France -based Alphanim and is based on the Redwall It was later followed by two more seasons, based on the books Mattimeo and Martin the Warrior. Mattimeo is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1989. Martin the Warrior is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1993. Production for the series is assumed to be finished.

Audiobooks

There have been full-length audiobooks published of Redwall, Mattimeo, Mossflower, Salamandastron, Martin the Warrior, The Bellmaker, The Outcast of Redwall, Eulalia, The Long Patrol, High Rhulain, Rakkety Tam, Loamhedge, Mariel of Redwall, Triss and The Taggerung. Redwall is a Fantasy Novel by Brian Jacques. Originally published in 1986, it is the first book of the Redwall series Mattimeo is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1989. Mossflower is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1988. Salamandastron is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1992. Martin the Warrior is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1993. The Bellmaker is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1994. Outcast of Redwall is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1995. Eulalia! is the nineteenth book in the Redwall novel series by author Brian Jacques and illustrated by David Elliot. The Long Patrol is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1997. High Rhulain is a children's Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2005. Rakkety Tam is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2004. Loamhedge is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2003. Mariel of Redwall is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1991. Triss is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2002. The Taggerung is a Fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 2001. Instead of being read by a single actor, the novels are narrated by a large cast. Brian Jacques serves as a narrator for all of the audiobooks, sometimes reading select parts, and his son Marc Jacques appears as the characters Matthias, Martin and others.

Opera

In 1996, Evelyn Swenson composed an opera based on the first book in the Redwall series. It was produced by Opera Delaware in Wilmington, DE and later toured Europe. [15]

Other Redwall-related books

Footnotes

  1. ^ Harrison, Susan, Amazon. The Great Redwall Feast was written by Brian Jacques and illustrated by the well-known Redwall artist Christopher Denise, and it was published A picture book is a popular form of illustrated Literature &mdashmore precisely a Book with comparatively few words and at least one Picture on each of The Redwall Map & Riddler was published in 1997 as an accessory to the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. The Redwall Friend & Foe was published in 2000 as an accessory to the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. A Redwall Winter's Tale was written by Brian Jacques and illustrated by the well-known Redwall artist Christopher Denise. A picture book is a popular form of illustrated Literature &mdashmore precisely a Book with comparatively few words and at least one Picture on each of Tribes of Redwall Badgers was published in 2001 as an accessory to the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. Tribes of Redwall Otters was published in 2002 as an accessory to the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. Tribes of Redwall Mice was published in 2003 as an accessory to the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. The Redwall Cookbook is a Cookbook based on food from the Redwall series Redwall is a Fantasy Novel by Brian Jacques. Originally published in 1986, it is the first book of the Redwall series com reviews (1992). Editorial review of Salamandastron.
  2. ^ Publisher’s Weekly (1987). Editorial review of Redwall.
  3. ^ Chang, Margaret, School Library Journal (1990). Editorial review of Mattimeo.
  4. ^ Saecker, Tasha, School Library Journal (2005). Editorial review of High Rhulain.
  5. ^ Publisher’s Weekly (1995). Editorial review of The Bellmaker.
  6. ^ Kirkus Reviews (1998). Editorial review of The Long Patrol.
  7. ^ Estes, Sally, Booklist (1995). Editorial review of The Bellmaker.
  8. ^ Estes, Sally, Booklist (1995). Editorial review of The Bellmaker.
  9. ^ Publisher’s Weekly (1996). Editorial review of Outcast of Redwall.
  10. ^ Kirkus Reviews (1992). Editorial review of Mariel of Redwall.
  11. ^ Publisher’s Weekly (1996). Editorial review of The Pearls of Lutra.
  12. ^ Kirkus Reviews (1994). Editorial review of Martin the Warrior.
  13. ^ Publisher’s Weekly (1996). Editorial review of Outcast of Redwall.
  14. ^ Shook, Bruce, School Library Journal (1998). Editorial review of The Long Patrol.
  15. ^ Brian Jacques: The Redwall Opera

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