Redwall
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1986 · Est. 11.5 hour read

Redwall

Written by Brian Jacques · Illustrated by Gary Chalk

Book #1 in the Redwall series

A young mouse must find a legendary sword to save Redwall Abbey from a fearsome rat horde.

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352 pages· 102,515 words· Est. 11.5 hour read· 800L
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In Mossflower Wood, peace is shattered by Cluny, a ruthless rat bent on conquering Redwall Abbey. The mice's only hope lies in the lost sword of Martin the Warrior. Young Matthias, an unlikely hero, embarks on a daring quest to reclaim the weapon and defend his home. Can he rise to the challenge and become a legend? Discover a world of riddles, humor, and adventure in this epic tale of courage and destiny.

From the publisher

It has been ten years since readers around the world discovered the amazing creatures of Mossflower Wood. Ten years since they met the wicked one-eyed rat Cluny the Scourge and his battle-seasoned horde who vowed to conquer peace-loving Redwall Abbey.

The question in this epic first volume is resoundingly clear: What can the peace-loving mice do to defend themselves against Cluny and his army of rats? If only they had the sword of Martin the Warrior, they might have a chance. But the legendary weapon has long been forgotten – except, that is, by the bumbling young apprentice Matthias, who becomes the unlikeliest of heroes.

Teeming with riddles, humor, unforgettable characters, and high bounding adventure, the Redwall epic, now in nine volumes, has become an internationally beloved classic. Here, then, illustrated by fine artist Troy Howell, is an anniversary edition of the book that started it all: Redwall.

At a glance
Format
Pages
352
Words
102,515
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
800L
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Let me be clear: I was not a kid who loved all fantasy young adult literature. I liked fantasy in small doses, and especially avoided the worlds of "high fantasy." But take those fantasy novels and make all the characters cute little rodents, and I somehow found it more palatable. As a fourth grader, I really enjoyed reading Redwall. I didn't read many more books in the series, but it drew me in and kept me engaged right to the end.

Lauren Hancock

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~S
AR points
16
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
7129
Publication
Published
September 30, 2002
First published
January 1, 1986
Publisher
Firebird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142302378

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