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Lata
I did not read this book (or its many following books) when I was younger, so thought it was time to give this book a go. Simple, straightforward story, with simply-drawn characters. The good guys (mice, squirrels, etc.) are really good people, while the bad guy is a whisker-twirling nasty fellow. The two main protagonists are as far apart in their actions and views as they could possibly be: Martin, the young, somewhat clumsy but respectful, hardworking and kind mouse. Cluny, the evil, lying, m ...more
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If I could say one thing about Jacques, it’s that he was a master storyteller! His books take you on grand adventures that rival the best fantasy novels out there. I’ve read them so many times the covers are falling off! An what’s more, the series sustains itself, with drawn out stories about downright fascinating characters. Bravery and Goodness can come from anywhere, and there are always evil-doers to stand up to. They are such well-rounded
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Helen
Jun 10, 2021 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
I’d have put money on me having read this. Turned out I’d read Welkin Weasels instead!

This was sweet; heroic heroes, brave helpers and evil baddies. You know who he evil ones are by the names.
Linda
Jun 13, 2021 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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This was a fun read!
Liam || Books 'n Beards
"Take fifty soldiers and see if you can round up any rats that know the lie of the land... Mind now, don't stand for arguments. Smash their dens up so they won't have homes to worry about. If any refuse to join up, then kill them there and then. Understood?"

REDWALL was one of my favourite book series back when I was young - I remember the entire class read this book together when I was in Year 6 (so around 11-12) and I'm kind of surprised. It is surprisingly brutal, as the above quote demons
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Ctgt
May 26, 2010 rated it really liked it
Carrie
Jan 20, 2013 marked it as need-to-finish  ·  review of another edition
Kent
Jun 21, 2014 rated it liked it
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Jul 24, 2017 added it
Aqsa
Mar 29, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Navi
Mar 03, 2021 marked it as to-read
Layton
Jun 30, 2021 marked it as to-read
Lynne
Jan 15, 2023 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Jorid Sørli
Jul 17, 2023 rated it liked it
Shelves: audiobook, 2023
DivaDiane SM
Nov 27, 2023 marked it as to-read
Christopher
Nov 04, 2024 marked it as to-read