
This is the prequel to Redwall which follows Martin the Warrior when he first arrives in Mossflower woods. He is immediately taken prisoner by the foul cat Tsarmina and held prisoner along with the mouse thief Gonff. With the help of the nearby woodland creatures they escape and plot to take down the wicked cat and her castle of rats, stoats, and weasels. In order to accomplish the task, Martin sets out for the mysterious mountain Salamandastron to find the badger warrior Boar the Fighter.
This is a great addition to the Redwall story and introduces two of my favorite characters, Martin and Gonff. One of the great things about Jacques' writing is that he always has so much going on at once, such as Martin and Gonff's adventure, to the plotting of the forest creatures in Mossflower, to Tsarmina fighting with her horde. Together he weaves all these stories into one to create a brilliant tale.
Reading Level: A
Story: 5
The story continues to be amazing.
Characters: 5
I love all the characters, they each have a life of their own and it's hard to believe that they don't actually exist after reading the book.
Style: 5
The writing is gorgeous and flows great. It has an old-style feel to it, which fits the story perfectly.
Cover: 4
All the various editions have great covers.
Presentation: 3
As I mentioned before, I would love to see a fantastic collector's edition of the series, with a great layout and illustrations.
Epicness: 5
Spanning many generations with a rich, interwoven plot, Redwall is one of the most epic stories ever written.
Final Score: 4.5
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