The Long Patrol (Redwall, Book 10) [School & Library Binding]

Brian Jacques (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Redwall (Pb)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Tammo, a daring young hare hungry for adventure, is sent with Russa Nodrey, the wandering red squirrel, to join the Long Patrol and defend Salamandastron against the Rapscallion horde.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

As young Tammo dreams of joining the Long Patrol--the legendary army of fighting hares that serves the Lady Cregga Rose Eyes, Ruler of Salamandastron--the brutal reality of a battle with Damug Warfang's mighty battalion of savage Rapscallions fast approaches.

Brian Jacques has proved time and time again his ability to transport readers into a world of fantasy and adventure that many writers of adult books would love to emulate. The Long Patrol certainly proves the point yet again, but distinguishes itself by being perhaps the very best of all the Redwall books so far. Relying less and less on the old, familiar Redwall characters and more and more on the ingenuity and passion of younger blood, The Long Patrol will certainly win Jacques a fresh following while continuing to delight his existing army of fans. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-8?In this latest "Redwall" entry, Tammo, a young hare, becomes a member of a contingent of fighting forest folk who seek to defend the imperiled Redwall Abbey, led by the badger Lady Cregga Rose Eyes. Tammo and his comrades do battle against the Rapscallion foe, whose leader is the evil greatrat, Damug Warfang. Eventually the forces of good meet and clash with their evil enemies in a battle of legendary proportions. Good triumphs, of course, but not before several noble warriors have met their deaths. There is a tremendous amount of violence in this book. The characters maintain some of their animal characteristics, but it is their human qualities that make them either appealing or repugnant. The bad Rapscallions are thoroughly dishonest, traitorous, and cruel. The badgers, mice, hedgehogs, moles, and other assorted creatures that represent goodness may have foibles but they are unremittingly kind and generous. Pen-and-ink thumbnail sketches appear at the head of each chapter and strongly communicate the sense of drama. Some of the creatures, most notably the laboring class of moles, speak in an impossible, jaw-breaking dialect that may slow some readers down a bit; nevertheless, this is a worthy addition to a series that has found a definite niche among fantasy lovers. It breaks no new ground, but it is a satisfying adventure with a comforting, predictable conclusion. Its closing lines pave the way for yet another sequel.?Bruce Anne Shook, Mendenhall Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 318 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613131991
• ISBN-13: 978-0613131995
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (200 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,352,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book very interesting, March 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Long Patrol (Redwall, Book 10) (Mass Market Paperback)

Though it has been a while since i have read this book I still know it is a great book. I think it is the best of the series because it has a lot of action. Some people dont know the books very well but here is the correct order of books. Redwall, Mossflower, Mattimeo, Mariel of Redwall, Salamandastron, Martin the Warrior, The Bellmaker, Outcast of Redwall, Pearls of Lutra, The Long Patrol, Marlfox, and The Legend of Luke. They are all great books but that is stiill my favorite.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Book I Have Ever Read And I Have Read A Lot, November 29, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Long Patrol (Redwall, Book 10) (Hardcover)

A great book by Brian Jaques it has all the aspects to keep you reading. In it a young hare Tamello De Fformello Tussock (Tammo)
is a determined hare trying to get into the long Patrol with the most Perilous hares ever.His father ofcourse won't let him but his mother tells him to run away with her old friend Russa NoDrey a squirrel. She takes him to Redwall an abbey at wich the Long Patrol goes to alot. Yet the Abbey is unsafe the Rapscallions lead by Damug Warfang are going to attack. Over in Salamndastron The badger lord Lady Cregga Rose Eyes hears of it and sends aid. Do they win find out.I also beleive he should right a sequel.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite One!, December 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Long Patrol (Redwall, Book 10) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the greates Redwall book to ever come out. The beginning has a young hare called Tammo who runs away from home to as the book suggests, fight with the long patrol, comprised of elite fighting hares. He dashes off with the squirrel, Russa Nodrey, and has many adventures. However, as always, there is a evil warlord that is trying to become the ruler of the world. This warlord is none other then the greatrat Damug Warfang. WIth a thousand at his back, he plans to kill, plunder, and conquer. It is up to Tammo and the long patrol to stop this great army from reaching the gates of Redwall. Meanwhile, at Redwall, the south wall is collapsing! This book is, as i have already said, my favorite one in the whole series. It has action, and the riddles that are famous of Jacques.