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published
January 27th 1997
(first published 2004)
by Philomel Books
binding
Audio Cassette
isbn
0399231781
(isbn13: 9780399231780)
description
On the Isle of Sampetra, Emperor Ubla, better known as Mad Eyes, sends his lizard army on a mission to capture Redwall. Meanwhile the inhabitants of...more
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Read in October, 2008
I really like animal fantasy, like Watership Down and Charlotte's Web , which is why I asked for and received several books out of the Redwall series for Christmas some years ago, and even though I'm an adult, those of you who know me know that I enjoy an occasional dabble with young adult fiction. But after reading Redwall itself, I haven't read another book in the series until now. I wouldn't say they are bad books; they are just intended for an audience a level or two below the audienc...more
I remember this being one of my least favorite Redwall volume when I read it around age thirteen. It is still fairly good, but it uses the reliable Redwall formula without much spice added it. Think of it as watching a mediocre Bond picture after viewing Goldfinger, The Spy Who Loved Me, and your favorite Brosnan flick. If it was the first action movie you had ever seen, you might be blown away, but as it is, you've been there and done that (and better).
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Read in September, 1996
The Redwall books ought to be a perennial children's favorite. They are simple and formulaic, but it's a good formula! Jacques has a real gift for dialect, and culinary descriptions. I credit an early fascination with the Redwall stories for my modern-day feats of gastronomic delight. "Salad anna scone!"
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Sampetra was a pretty interesting addition to the geography surrounding Mossflower, and the nautical atmosphere of this book was a lot of fun. This one felt less formulaic than some of the other books, and even had some "good" vermin about (or, at least, as good as Jacques will allow them to be).
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Read in October, 2007
recommended to Brenna by:
Brother-in-lawrecommends it for: All readers
Amazing story, makes you sad, happy, anxious, ect. All at the same time! It's a very emotional story, but very touching in parts. Definitely one of my favorites out of the series! Not just Redwall readers should read this, everyone should!
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Read in November, 2007
recommends it for:
People who like original fantasy books
This is about how Holt Lutra, a clan of otters, is slain for six pearls, called the Tears of all Oceans. As Ublaz, the king of Sampetra, the tears are a must have. The tears are hidden around Redwall Abbey, and a wonderful chase ensues.
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This is one of my favorite Redwall books, and trust me, I have a lot! This about a sea otter bent on getting revenge on her family's killers. Holt Lutraaaaaa!!!!!!
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recommends it for:
mature young readers and anyone else
Trademarks are good food, good songs and poetry and lots of swashbuckling.v Excellent lyrical storytelling. A great listen as well.
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I loved this one for the riddles. It made me want to build a mansion full of secret passageways and puzzles to solve.
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Read in January, 1999
recommends it for:
childrens/pre-teen
i loved this whole series! more magical than babysitters club, but also realistic descriptions and amazing adventure set.
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This book has a lot of fascinating riddles in it. That is kind of a trademark of a Redwall novel. It is great.
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Probably my favorite book in the Redwall series to date, I love the clues in poem form!
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recommended to Laura by:
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recommends it for: steph
recommends it for: steph
amazing one of my favs steph u have to start reading all the redwall books
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So far it is AMAZING. yes, Gracee, your brother donated the library this...
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The riddles in this book are probably the most interesting so far.
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again, full of mystery, boring in beggining, but good in the end!
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Another one I like. Martin the Warrior coming back again was fun.
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This one was great i loved the tale of the pearls it was a fun read
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Read in January, 2005
recommends it for:
Everybody
The very brave ottermaid going on a adventure. Tansy Pansy toogle doo!
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