BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Redwall and Its Read-Alikes (page 3)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 9, 1994

MARTIN THE WARRIOR

by Brian Jacques, illustrated by Gary Chalk

"Enjoy. (Fiction. 8-12)"

The generic Jacques yarn features an intrepid mouse aided by a stalwart squirrel, a bumbling, country-accented but doughty mole or hedgehog, and a seemingly foppish but actually steely hare; these precious few face a monstrous warlord (here, a weasel) and his motley crew. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 30, 1993

SHADOW WALKERS

by Russ Chenoweth

"Fans of Jacques's Redwall and the enduring Mrs. Frisby will enjoy this fine first novel. (Fiction. 10+)"

Life in the Cape Cod rat colony is peaceful; family and community are educated, cultured, comfortable, safe; favorite pastimes are reading, feasting, and conversation. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 25, 1992

MARIEL OF REDWALL

by Brian Jacques, illustrated by Gary Chalk

"Mariel marries Dandin, peace returns to Redwall, and it would be churlish to complain. (Fiction. 9+)"

In volume four of the Redwall Abbey saga, peace is threatened when Mariel—a fierce young mousemaid who's lost her name but kept her hatred for Gabool, the pirate rat king—arrives worn and half-starved. Read full book review >