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#12: The Legend of Luke: A Tale of Redwall
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▼▲Joined by Trimp the Hedgehog, Dinny Foremole, and Gonff--the ever-mischievous Prince of Mousethieves--it is that legend Martin hopes to discover when he embarks on a perilous journey to the northland shore, where his father abandoned him as a child. There, within the carcass of a great red ship--broken in half and wedged high up between pillars of stone--he finally uncovers what he has been searching for: the true story of the evil pirate stoat, Vilu Daskar, and the valiant warrior who pursued him relentlessly over the high seas, seeking to destroy Vilu at all costs, even if it meant deserting his only son. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
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▼▲Title: #12: The Legend of Luke: A Tale of Redwall By: Brian Jacques Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 374 Vendor: Puffin Books Publication Date: 2005 Dimensions: 7.76 X 5.16 X 1.03 (inches) | Weight: 11 ounces ISBN: 0142501093 ISBN-13: 9780142501092 Ages: 9-16 Series: Tale of Redwall Stock No: WW501093 |
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▼▲In this twelfth book of the masterful Redwall epic, storyteller Brian Jacques goes back in time to the days before Redwall, revealing with dramatic poignancy the legend of the first of the magnificent Redwall warriors--Luke, father of Martin.
Joined by Trimp the Hedgehog, Dinny Foremole, and Gonff--the ever-mischievous Prince of Mousethieves--it is that legend Martin hopes to discover when he embarks on a perilous journey to the northland shore, where his father abandoned him as a child. There, within the carcass of a great red ship--broken in half and wedged high up between pillars of stone--he finally uncovers what he has been searching for: the true story of the evil pirate stoat, Vilu Daskar, and the valiant warrior who pursued him relentlessly over the high seas, seeking to destroy Vilu at all costs, even if it m
meant deserting his only son.
Perfect for fans of T. A. Barrons Merlin saga, John Flanagans Rangers Apprentice series, and J. R. R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings series.
"Swashbuckling adventures told with great gusto."Chicago Tribune
"This book is likely to appeal to adolescent readers who have found a friend in the Harry Potter stories."The ALAN Review
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▼▲Editorial Reviews
▼▲"Swashbuckling adventures told with great gusto."Chicago Tribune
"This fast-paced novel will delight new or returning readers to the Redwall series."Children's Literature
"The Medieval world of Redwall Abbeywhere gallant mouse warriors triumph over evil invadershas truly become the stuff of legend."Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"As always, Jacques peppers his storytelling with humor, sumptuous descriptions and abundant adventure. "Publishers Weekly
"For readers new to the series, the book stands alone as an exciting adventure into Martin the Warrior's heritage of courage and integrity . . . This book is likely to appeal to adolescent readers who have found a friend in the Harry Potter stories."The ALAN Review
"Full of daring deeds, this tale will appeal to fans of the series as well as readers who enjoy animal fantasies and adventure stories."KLIATT
Praise for Brian Jacques' Redwall series...
"Astonishing!"--Kirkus Reviews
"Energetic fantasy!"--The New York Times Book Review
"Rousing adventure!"--Publishers Weekly
"Old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure."--Locus
"Jacques's realistically drawn characters are full of personality."--Publishers Weekly
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