Mossflower
A Tale from Redwall
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4.7 • 106 Ratings
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
The Redwall series is soon to be a Netflix original movie!
The thrilling prequel to Redwall, a must-read for any fan of the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga.
The clever and greedy wildcat Tsarmina becomes ruler of all Mossflower Woods and is determined to govern the peaceful woodlanders with an iron paw. The brave mouse Martin and quick-talking mouse thief Gonff meet in the depths of Kotir Castle's dungeon. The two escape and resolve to end Tsarmina's tyrannical rule. Joined by Kinny the mole, Martin and Gonff set off on a dangerous quest for Salamandastron, where they are convinced that their only hope, Boar the Fighter, still lives.
Perfect for fans of T. A. Barron’s Merlin saga, John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series, and J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Right from the start of this rousingly old-fashioned prequel to Redwall , readers will submerge themselves in the culture of the woodlanders and their council, the Corim, against the wicked Kotir. Kotir is the name of the group holed up at the castle, led by Tsarmina, a wildcat who poisons her father and imprisons her good brother Gingivere so that she may rule in her own way. Into the woodlanders' midst comes Martin the Warrior, who becomes fast friends with Gonff the mousethief and others; they soon set off to find the only warrior who can lead them to victory. More important than the outcome of the story, where good triumphs over evil, are the characters: baby hedgehogs Ferdy and Coggs, doing their valiant best to become warriors; the kindly Gingivere, who finds his heart's joy as a farmer; Lady Amber, the squirrel Chief and her band of archers; Chibb, the robin who will spy for anyone as long as he is paid in candied chestnuts. Martin's heroics pale in comparison to the acts of his fellow-fighters, so colorful are their escapades. While Redwall fans will enjoy this, no prior knowledge of that book is necessary. Illustrations not seen by PW. Ages 10-up.
Customer Reviews
My childhood favorite
I am 30 years old and I read this book when I was 11 or 12, this instantly brought me into the world of fantasy and talking animals and I absolutely fell in love. The characters come alive and the action is told very well and kept suitable for children. The stories have a way of being complex and yet easy to understand. Although there are many books in this series, it's sad that Brian Jacques passed away without gracing us with more stories from Redwall. I highly recommend this series to anyone wanting to break their younger children into the fun world of medieval fantasy, pre-lord of the rings and other series.