Search - Redwall (Redwall, Book 1)

This is an exciting tale for young readers. Matthias, a novice mouse, is a clumsy but lovable creature who becomes a warrior and the defender of the abbey, Redwall. Traipsing around the abbey in his too big sandals everyone smiles because they like the friendly little fellow. However, danger comes to Redwall when Cluny the Scourge and his pack of ruffians arrive. Time and again the gang attacks Redwall while defenders and attackers both die. The battles are many, long and fierce. Meanwhile Matthias, enthralled with the tale of Martin, the warrior, who long ago defended the abbey and saved it from disaster. His greatest wish is to become a warrior like Martin and defend the abbey. To do so he must find Martin's sword, a task as difficult as defending the abbey. It seems that Matthias is destined to follow Martin's path. How he does it and what he achieves is the basis of a wonderful story. Excellent read!