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Redwall

Book 1 of the Redwall series

A quest to recover a legendary lost weapon by bumbling young apprentice monk, mouse Matthias.

Redwall Abbey, tranquil home to a community of peace-loving mice, is threatened by Cluny the Scourge savage bilge rat warlord and his battle-hardened horde. But the Redwall mice and their loyal woodland friends combine their courage and strength.

Genre
fantasyadventureepic fantasyscience fiction
Themes
animalschildhoodmice
Mood
action packedlightfunnyintriguenostalgia
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
medium · 352 pages

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