Mossflower (Redwall, Book 2)
by Brian Jacques
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Author: Brian JacquesBrand: Firebird
Illustrator: Gary Chalk
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-09-30
ISBN: 0142302384
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Firebird
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Book Review: Mice, Badgers, Otters and more
Summary: 5 Stars
"The arrow flew through the air and pieced Martin in the shoulder, he didn't flinch." This is a snippet of Brian Jacques' book Mossflower. Mossflower is Brian Jacques' second book in the Redwall series, a series that talks of the adventures of many animals connected in some way to the abbey called Redwall.
In Mossflower, Tsmaria, a vicious wildcat, has taken over the village in Mossflower woods and all its creatures, including hedgehogs, moles, squirrels, otters, mice, etc. These creatures are called Woodlanders. The Woodlanders used to live in the village and farm the nearby land, but Tsmaria changed that. She taxed the creatures so heavily that they were forced to retreat deeper into Mossflower woods. One day Martin the Warrior, a mouse, stumbled upon Mossflower and joined the Woodlanders. Bella, a badger and one of the leaders of the Woodlanders, saw great courage in Martin so she sent him on a quest. The quest: to bring her father, Boar the Fighter, back to Mossflower to free them from Tsmaria. Gonff, prince of mouse thieves, and Dinny, a mole, went with Martin to Salamandastorn, a badger mountain, where Boar the Fighter was living.
Mossflower is a good book in many ways, it combines adventure, battles, strategy and trickery into an outstanding story. I like how the battle scenes are described and how he gives some foreshadowing in the beginning. I also like how the ending does not end abruptly and quickly, there's some suspense. Brian Jacques did a stellar job in creating this book; he is one of my favorite authors. Other Redwall books Brian has written are Martin the Warrior, The Long Patrol, The Legend of Luke, Redwall, Pearls of Lutra and many more. I have liked all of his books but Mossflower was my favorite and I encourage you to read it.
Summary of Mossflower (Redwall, Book 2)
Tells the story of how Redwall Abbey was established through the bravery of the legendary mouse Martin, and his epic quest for Salamandastron. Illustrated with black and white chapter heads by Gary Chalk.Brian Jacques's superb Redwall series truly captures the finest in storytelling tradition and combines it with the ultimate in upbeat, catch-your-breath adventure. Mossflower tells the story of Martin the Warrior, who finds himself trespassing on the land of Verdagua, King of a Thousand Eyes, as he lies sick and near dying. With his last strength, Verdagua is struggling to make a decision on who should replace him as ruler of Mossflower Country. As Martin and his newfound friend and fellow prisoner Gonff become embroiled in the battle against Verdagua's ruthless daughter, Tsarmina, a bloody fight between good and evil ensues.
Stunning landscapes, brilliant characterization, masterly plots, and a wicked sense of humor unite in this epic tale of derring-do and the triumph of good over evil, making it one of the most addictive and memorable books that anyone is ever likely to read. --Susan Harrison
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