Brian Jacques
Paperback | Pages: 432 pages Rating: 3.93 | 9638 Users | 149 Reviews
Details Containing Books Loamhedge (Redwall #16)
| Title | : | Loamhedge (Redwall #16) |
| Author | : | Brian Jacques |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 432 pages |
| Published | : | September 8th 2005 by Firebird (first published January 1st 2003) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Young Adult. Animals. Childrens |
Commentary Toward Books Loamhedge (Redwall #16)
The sixteenth full length Redwall novel sheds light on the Abbey's ancient origins in a thrilling adventure. Loamhedge, the deserted Abbey, has been forgotten for countless seasons. What secrets do it's ruins hold? When it becomes clear that wheelchair-bound Martha might be cured by a formula buried there, two old warriors are inspired by the spirit of Martin the Warrior himself to go on a quest for the ancient Abbey and three young rebels are determined to go with them. Meanwhile. the giant badger Lonna Bowstripe thirsts for vengeance as he relentlessly pursues Raga Bl and his murdering crew of Searats...who are on their way to attack Redwall itself@ The valiant Abbeybeasts must defend their home, but how can they, when their boldest warriors are away on their quest? Will Redwall fall to vermin invaders at last?A rare glimpse into Redwall's history makes this volume a memorable additional to Jacques' epic. Fans will not be disappointed, and new readers will be eager to jump on board.
Present Books In Pursuance Of Loamhedge (Redwall #16)
| Original Title: | Loamhedge |
| ISBN: | 0142403776 (ISBN13: 9780142403778) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Redwall #16, Redwall (chronological order) #16 |
Rating Containing Books Loamhedge (Redwall #16)
Ratings: 3.93 From 9638 Users | 149 ReviewsCommentary Containing Books Loamhedge (Redwall #16)
I liked that the heroes of Loamhedge (two of them, anyway) were old warriors and served as the mentors of the three younger ones. It made the trope of the heroes of Redwall know everything about fighting despite never going outside the Abbey walls before much less noticeable. Horty, Fenna, and Springald are inexperienced and rash, and as a result have noticeable character development throughout the book as they journey with Bragoon and Saro.Although not as good as the Freebooters in Triss,I've always been a sucker for a good old Redwall tale. I wish Brian Jacques were still alive writing more of these. I vaguely remember reading Loamhedge as a kid. I didn't enjoy the book then as much as other titles I'd read such as Redwall, Martin the Warrior, Marlfox etc. There was an echo of sadness I recalled about the story and the names Bragoon and Sarobando. Little else more.The sadness hit me hard, it's still there, but also the good cheer, homeliness and songs of Redwall and Mossflower
Loamhedge is placed in the world of Mossflower. Mossflower is a fictional place where the animals are like humans. The book begins when an otter tribe discovers a giant wounded badger. His name is Lonna Bowstripe and he is the strongest badger in Mossflower. Lonna was injured when he and his friend were travelling. They were attacked by Raga Bol and his searat crew. Outnumbered Lonna was severely injured and survived but his friend was killed. Lonna is healed by the otter crew and he seeks to
Ah, now this was an absolutely spiffing tale. It was enjoyable and funny and all that rot, and that's all I'll say, to be quite honest.
In traditional Redwall style, I couldnt finish this book without getting misty-eyed! Always finishes with a heart warming feel-good scene. A great adventure, filled with close calls, cross-country treks, and lots of vermin... but also full of triumph, and mind-over-matter. It went by quickly towards the end, but the story was wrapped up neatly, as usual. Excited to move on to the next one and see how many seasons have passed within the Mossflower universe!
"When the sun sets like fire, I will think of you, when the moon casts its light, I'll remember, too, if a soft rain falls gently, I'll stand in this place, recalling the last time, I saw your kind face. Good fortune go with you, to your journey's end, let the waters run calmly, for you, my dear friend." Loamhedge, P. 114 If the Redwall series has not quite the luster of its first seven or eight volumes by book sixteen, I think author Brian Jacques can be forgiven for the slight letdown. Each
From start to finish, Loamhedge is an exciting tale that blends seamlessly into the world of Redwall, and delivers whole heartedly on my deep-seated nostalgia of the series.It's been a long time since I read a Redwall book. I have very found memories of them being my favourite books as a child and I had an entire shelf reserved just for them. In time though, I grew out of them, my tastes changed, and I buried them in a forgotten box in the attic. So when I rediscovered them all in the last
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