- Hardcover: 388 pages
- Publisher: Hutchinson; 1st edition (15 July 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091768772
- ISBN-13: 978-0091768775
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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- #81 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > J > Jacques, Brian
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"This is a big work," says the badger Lord Russano of Salamandastron about his latest historical manuscript. "I've been two seasons now, reading through dusty old parchments, interviewing creatures for stories about their ancestors, and studying carvings in the forge. I've sat on the shore, listening to sea otters, stood beneath trees recording squirrels--huh, I've even had to crouch for four days in a mole dwelling."
But fans of Brian Jacques' novels should be thankful that so much trouble was taken over this, the 13th slice of his triumphant Redwall saga. It is another gloriously chivalrous and swashbuckling adventure--recounted to the young future of the kingdom by its respected badger guardian. From the moment Russano pulls the first scroll from his pail of scripts, he has every eye and ear's attention.
He begins a story about Salamandastron from back in the mists of time, further back than even he would dare to guess. The mountain, with its leveret school, Long Patrol and laws set down for all to live in peace by, was largely down to the work of one badger--Lord Brocktree of Brockhall. Other badgers were there before him, but the mountain did not come into its own until Brocktree arrived. He inspired their wonderful life of comfort--the wonderful chambers, the outer gardens and terraces, orchards and crop-growing areas.
But before his triumph there was struggle. Together with a scatterbrained but irrepressible haremaid called Dotti, Brocktree had to rescue Salamandastron from the threat of vermin rule at the hands of Ungatt Trunn--a vile and evil wildcat with a frighteningly dangerous army of Blue Hordes at his disposal.
The stage is set for a glorious battle, and Jacques delivers a breathtaking denouement with all of his characteristic verve and excitement. Fans will relish this book and new readers will be drawn into its pages - probably to be hooked forever. (Age 9 and over) --John McLay
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" He is a wonderful storyteller, immersed in his own kingdom." - "The Guardian"
" Not since Roald Dahl have children filled their shelves so compulsively." - "The Times"
" Not since Roald Dahl have children filled their shelves so compulsively." - "The Times"
"From the Paperback edition."
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This incredible story sees the founder of the salamandastron long patrol, Brocktree of Brockhall coming to salamandastron to suceed lord stone paw his father as ruler of salamandastron. The incredible character of a badger lord here really comes through in his character of Lord Brocktree. this book dislays Brian Jaques's writing at it's best in this wonderful tale of courage and adventure.Eulaliaaaaa!!!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been a massive fan of Brian Jacques for as long as I can remember. It didn't take me long to realise that he was extremely formulaic. He is a superb storyteller, a master of his craft. Each and evey character is rendered in technicolour. Few have influenced childeren's litreature quite like this. The plot is the same basic plot of all Redwall books, Big Evil guy masses army and takes castle, abbey or mountain (old hero of abbey, castle or mountain dies spectacularly,)Good Guy wanders around, picking up friends and learns of Big Evil Guy (or senses him, etc.) Gets allies (ussually having to fight one along the way) and Good Guy and Bad Guy have big fight at the end.
But, to be honest, I don't really care. Jacques brilliant, often moving writing gets us to emote with the character. His knowledge of the animals who populate his imaginary Kingdom allows us indepth insights into the racial traits of a certain species, and simple though these ambitions and species may be, it's still great. The climax is suitably gory, without going over the top and to be honest offers a more satisfying read than almost any other book in the childerens market, and at 15, Jacques can still draw me back and even entice me to buy a new book of his. In the days of overwhelming hype for any book Rowling touches, it's good to know that their are other authors just as talented and to be hones, just as good.
In the words of Gonff the Thief,
"Come on, matey, it's great,"
Format:Paperback
Just One, Of The Many Tales Of Redwall, Amazing Book. My Favourite Book Series, By My Favourite Author Brian Jacques.
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Animals do battle
I have read a dozen of Brian Jacques novels in this series, and have enjoyed them all. Perhaps as an adult I shouldn't really be submitting a review on what is considered a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tigger
Watership Down in a so-so medieval-type fantasy
I heard a lot about the Redwall series, so I found Lord Brocktree at a garage sale, I picked it up. I envisioned this to be in the same vein as Watership Down, but then... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dave
A very grand Adventure
This book is so ''can't put down'' I read it after my son Peter left it on the kitchen table last night and thought this book is brilliant. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Aaron Murphy
must read books
i can not get enough of these books. ment to be for children but i find them just as magical as lord of the rings hope they go on and 0n.
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Jm Carveth
A great novel but lacking of something.
Having just finished "Lord Brocktree", I think that is not quite up-to-par with a lot of the others in the series. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2002
great from start to finish!
this book showed brian jacques brillance again. it could be the best in the series, it is a great tale of faith and destiny of Lord Brocktree of Brockhall .
Published on 9 Feb 2002
Perhaps the best of the series
Perhaps I preferred this book to the other Redwall ones because of the novelty value, but I thought it was more well written than some and I found it was more of an enjoyable read.
Published on 11 Oct 2001
Lord Brocktree- the best!
This book from the Redwall series, in my opinion, is THE BEST! It tells the story of Lord Brocktree going to Salamandastron, to defeat the wildcat Ungatt Trunn, with Dotti... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2001 by Richard
Reccomended
The current Badger lord is besieged by Ungatt Trunn's innumerable Blue Hordes. His wandering son, Lord Brocktree, pals up with Dotti, a garrulous haremaid. Read more
Published on 14 May 2001
Very Good
Lord Brocktree is the story of the Badger lord that founded the infamous Long Patrol. It is brilliant and in my view one of the best Brian Jacques has written. Read more
Published on 21 April 2001
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