Author:Brian Jacques
The nineteenth book in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga - soon to be a major Netflix movie!
Lord Asheye of Salamandastron has a prophecy: a new Badger Lord will soon reign over the legendary badger fortress, one who 'shuns both armour and sword'. But who is he and how is he to be found?
A young haremaid from the Long Patrol regiment is dispatched on a dangerous mission to find him - but the unsuspecting future Badger Lord has been captured by a murderous gang of Sea Raiders, intent on conquering Redwall Abbey.
While the fate of many creatures, both good and evil, are caught up in the saga, somehow the young ruler must escape and find a way to defend Redwall, for only then will be be able to fulfil his destiny as leader of Salamandastron.
Brian Jacques is one of Britain's best-loved storytellers - and Redwall is his most famous creation.
'A fast-paced fantasy adventure with a thrilling plot and exciting characters'
—— BookTrustA story that doesn't sit still!
—— Gill Ward, Alexandra Palace Children’s Book AwardFantastic and a must read. If we could give it more than 5 stars, we would!
—— The Book BrothersThis freezing world should warm the hearts of young readers
—— The TimesSimply gripping story-telling
—— The TimesAn astonishing novel...I marvelled at the ferociousness of the humour, and the willingness to go into dark places
—— Financial TimesCatherine Doyle has done the impossible - she has breathed new life into this much loved and oft retold story, sprinkling it with her inimitable warmth, charm, and humour. This vividly exciting and poignant retelling made me believe in magic as fervently as I did when I was a child. It is, to my mind, destined to become a Christmas classic
—— Louise O'NeillA charming reimagining of one of my favourite childhood reads, managing to be both heart-warmingly familiar, and refreshingly new at the same time. It's filled with miracle-making curiosities, a delightfully bonkers cast, a purple reindeer with a grudge, and a quest to mend two very broken hearts. All-in-all, a magical whirlwind of an adventure filled with heart, hilarity, and miraculous mayhem
—— Hana TookeDelightfully festive . . . Warm, imaginative, and brimming with Christmas magic
—— Carlie SorosiakThis reimagining of A Christmas Carol is simply spellbinding
—— iNewsThis is a beautiful, magical adventure
—— Tricia Adams , Lovereading4kidsA dazzling feat of imagination. Enchanting: I was bewitched
—— Saga MagazineCatherine Doyle's delightful novel moves deftly from melancholy to "jolly holly", genial all the way
—— Financial TimesAn instant Christmas classic
—— The Irish TimesAction-packed, full of imagination...uplifting
—— The Independent