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Book Review of Redwall (Redwall, Bk 1)

Redwall (Redwall, Bk 1)
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Helpful Score: 1


This is a very cute book in the beginning of the Redwall series. We are introduced to Redwall Abbey, a peace-loving home for many woodland creatures dedicated to healing and protecting life. But, when the Abbey is threatened by the likes of Cluny the Scourge and his horde, something must be done! A Novice mouse, Matthias, takes it upon himself to answer the riddles left behind by the famed Martin the Warrior. Matthias only wants to protect his Abbey and his friends, and this book is that story. Will Redwall fall to Cluny's horde or will Matthias find Martin's sword and save the day?

Anyway, this is a fun little book, and the writing sometimes just makes me laugh. The author gets excited! It's interesting since exclamation marks aren't used a whole lot in the novels I normally read, but I think the style works quite well here. It adds to the melodramatic tone, and is fun. Besides, how can you not love a book with a cute, sword-wielding mouse on the cover?