Salamandastron (Library Binding)

by Brian Jacques (Author) "The dormouse was a jolly plump old fellow, clad in a rust-colored jerkin, his white beard curled and trimmed neatly..." (more)
Key Phrases: badger maid, shrew leader, yew tew, Abbess Vale, Faith Spinney, Brother Hollyberry (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
As the inhabitants of Redwall relax in the haze of the long, hot summer, they are unaware that the neighboring stronghold of Salamandastron lies besieged by the evil weasel army of Ferhago the Assassin. Nor do they realize that Mara, beloved daughter of Urthsipe, Badger Lord of the Fire Mountain, is in terrible danger. But when a lightening bolt uncovers the sword of Martin the Warrior, young Samkin embarks on adventure that leads him to Mara, and their lives become inextricably entwined.

Brian Jacques once again strikes to the heart in this stunningly executed adventure, another in the best-selling Redwall series, proving, if indeed proof was needed, that he ranks high among the best children's authors in the world. His genius lies in his ability to capture character and atmosphere with a stroke of a pen, drawing the reader in until the only way to start breathing again is to finish the book. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

From Publishers Weekly
The beastly names have changed but the epic struggle between good and evil rages on in this continuation of the acclaimed Redwall series. Leading the fight is the badger maid, Mara; a dashing hare named Pikkle; and Dumble, a baby vole all aptly named in the colorful tradition of Jacques's animal characterizations. At stake are the lives of all the good beasts of Redwall Abbey who are stricken with a terrible plague. A bittersweet relationship between Mara and her guardian, the Badger Lord of Salamandastron, provides an emotional thread that cleverly joins far-flung bands of swashbuckling beasts, on various quests and fighting sorties, in its moving ceremonial conclusion. Against the backdrop of a seemingly endless parade of heroes and villains, danger and daring rescues, Jacques has created over the years a loyalty between his readers and the creatures of Redwall Abbey: the reader feels included in the Abbey's history as it is being written, and Jacques encourages that empathy by creating animal characters that respond to extraordinary circumstances with compellingly human-like humility and strength. Chalk's black-and-white illustrations above each chapter number are small marvels of nuance and personality. Ages 10-14.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435280598
• ISBN-13: 978-1435280595
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Burr Aye, Et be gudder than turnip n' tater n' beetroot pie!, January 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Salamandastron: A Novel of Redwall (Mass Market Paperback)

Yet another accomplishment for the great Brian Jacques! This was indeed, another thrilling epic tale of the inhabatents of both Redwall and the great badger mountain. The villans were really, in a lack of words at the present, "Hateable." I started reading the Redwall series at age 8, and each book gets "absoballylutely" better each time I read them! Three years of reading and I realize that each new book that comes out becomes the highlight of my year. In all my reading, Brian Jacques has slowly become my favorite author! In any case this book is a must-read for every fantasy reader, as it captured my heart, I'm sure it will do the same to yours.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We Have a Winner!, February 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) (Hardcover)

Ferahgo the Assassin, the cold hearted, blue-eyed Weasel makes an attack on Salamandastron in order to come accross the badger treasure he has heard of. Meanwhile two of his horde members escaped the ranks and find themselves at Redwall Abby. One night they steal away from the Abbey with the sword of Martin the Warrior. The next morning Samkim adn Arula set after them to retrieve the sword. While they were gone, the deadly Ditcheye Fever spreads over the Abbey. So Thrugg and baby Dumble set out to find the flowers of Icetor, the only thing known to cure it. This book is packed with excitement, tragedy, laughs, and is written in the most creative way If you have a good imagination you will love this book, if you don't have an imagination it will give you one.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Salamandastron, March 11, 2000

By	George (Hancock,(Upper)Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) (Hardcover)

Salamandastron is the story of a fever spreading through Redwall Abbey. Two Redwallers, Thrugg and Dumble, must go north to the mountains to find the flowers of Icetor to make the medicine to stop it. At the mountain fortess of Salamandastron the badger lord, Uthstripe the strong, and his warrior rabbits called the Long Patrol fight off the villianous weasel, Ferhago the Assassin, and his evil horde. Meanwhile, Samkin and Arula of Redwall look for the sword of Martin the Warrior as Mara and Pikkle try to make it back to Salamandastron and the four strangely join. I liked this book because it makes me not want to stop reading and anxious for the next book in the series. Something exciting happened on every page. Salamandastron would be the perfect book for someone who likes action or adventure books. It would also be great for someone who has a good imagination. If you like this book you would like all the other books in the Redwall series.