Mossflower
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1988 · Est. 12.5 hour read

Mossflower

By Brian Jacques, Gary Chalk (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Redwall series

A tyrant wildcat rules Mossflower Woods. Can two mice and a mole stop her reign?

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431 pages· 113,824 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
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In the depths of Kotir Castle's dungeon, brave mouse Martin and quick-witted thief Gonff form an unlikely alliance. Their mission: to overthrow the tyrannical wildcat Tsarmina, who rules Mossflower Woods with an iron paw. Joined by Kinny the mole, they embark on a perilous journey to Salamandastron, seeking the legendary Boar the Fighter. Will they find the strength to challenge Tsarmina's oppressive reign and restore peace to their land? Adventure, danger, and friendship await in this thrilling prequel to the Redwall saga.

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The thrilling prequel to Redwall, a must-read for any fan of the fantastic series.

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
431
Words
113,824
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
780L
Themes & topics
Books about miceBooks about animalsBooks about wildcatsBooks about friendshipBooks about escape
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
17
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6688
Publication
Published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
Firebird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142302385

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