The Bellmaker (Redwall Book 7)

published	February 9th 2004 by Puffin
first published	1996
binding	Paperback
isbn	0142400300 (isbn13: 9780142400302)
pages	352
description	Vicious Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru--a fox who long ago discovered the body of a wolf and skinned it to wear as his own--is holding the young Mariel and Da...more [close] Vicious Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru--a fox who long ago discovered the body of a wolf and skinned it to wear as his own--is holding the young Mariel and Dandin captive. The pair are at the mercy of the evil despot and have only one hope of survival. But can they really count on the legendary freedom fighter, Martin the Warrior, to come to their rescue? The Bellmaker fairly boils over with passion, intrigue, and adventure. A true page-turner, the heat is immediately turned to high, and never cools until the close of the very last chapter. Brian Jacques's skill lies in creating fantastical yet believable characters, placing them in an extraordinary yet convincing setting and then letting loose with a flood of imagination that takes the breath away. One of the best writers of our time, Jacques comes through once again for his readers in this remarkable tale of good triumphing over evil. --Susan Harrison [close]
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Brenna rated it:

07/05/08

bookshelves: animal-adventure

Read in July, 2008

recommended to Brenna by: Myself
recommends it for: All redwall readers

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Vivian rated it:

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10/15/07

Read in October, 2007

Book 7 of a series of stories concerning the creatures of Redwall Abbey, this is a great swashbuckling adventure concerning Joseph the Bellmaker. He has a dream in which Martin the Warrior tells him to go on a quest in search of and to rescue his daughter Mariel, who's a warrior herself. This one was a real page turner! I can't wait to read the others.

What I learned from this book: the creatures of Redwall Abbey eat amazing well. I think the author loved particularly to dream up the delights...more

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Jennifer rated it:

09/01/07

My mom picked this book up for me from a $5 table at the grocery store and I have read every book in this series since that day. Classic good versus evil plotline. Fantastically written and one that can be read aloud to kids, this book captures your attention as well as your heart from the first page. I fell in love with every character, as well as Brian Jacques' way with words. Just wait until he describes a Redwall feast. You will be wiping the drool from the corners of your mouth!

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Caroline rated it:

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08/12/07

bookshelves: fantasy, read-before-2000, young-adult

I really enjoyed this one for the change of scenery, and the characters were a little more colorful than usual. A fox whose so mean he skinned a wolf and runs around wearing the skin? Yup, my gruesome childhood self loved that stuff.

Mariel was less obnoxious than she was in the previous book, thankfully.

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Richard rated it:

04/24/08

bookshelves: fantasy

Read in July, 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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Rick rated it:

01/26/08

bookshelves: fantasy

Read in January, 2008

At first, I was skeptical... I mean, talking badgers and mice? Well, I must say the book was enjoyable and fun, though I think I would have liked it a lot more if I had read this while a child. Keeping in mind that it is aimed at that audience, this wasn't bad.

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