The Newest Book by Brian Jacques

Brian Jacques newest book, The 400 page long The Rogue Crew: A Tale of Redwall, came out May 3, 2011. Here is an introduction found at http://www.redwall.org/:

From Salamadastron's Western Shores, to the High North Coast, here they come. Captain Rake Nightfur, and his long Patrol Hares, with Skor Axehound and the Rogue Crew Sea Otters. Marching boldly into a thrilling saga, singing, feasting, swashbuckling, and battling. Questing for the infamous ship Greenshroud, crewed by Searats and Corsairs, Captained by the murderous Razzid Wearat, terror of land and sea. His aim, the conquest of an Abbey! Was there ever such a blood and thunder chase? The Fate of Abbot Fibb and his Redwallers hangs in a balance. Who will be first to the gates, who can save the legendary Abbey from the clutches of the Wearat? On, on to victory or death!

Pray read on, gentle reader...

Mattimeo, Published in 1989 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

This book was Brian Jacques 4th. Slagar the fox hated Redwall Abbey-its peaceable creatures, its fearless mouse warrior Matthias. He blamed Matthias for the injuries he'd suffered...but his quest for vengeance would have a cunning one, for he knew the power of the legendary Redwall sword.

"Above all, he knew, the Redwallers cherished their young. So Slagar would steal them from their very noses-and the greatest prize would be Matthias' headstrong son, Mattimeo..."

This book goes beyond all borders of the maps, to the tops of the dancing cliff and to the ancient Abbey of Loamhedge, forgotten and uninhabited since the dawn of time. Since this book, Loamhedge has only been visited again in the book Loamhedge.

Redwall Drinks #2

Today's Drink:

October Ale

• 16 oz. Soda
• 8 oz. Grape Juice
• 1 tsp. Sugar
• 1 tbsp. Lime Juice

First, mix the grape juice and soda slowly, so as not to make too much fizz. Add the sugar and heat the mixture for fifteen seconds. Mix well until all the sugar dissolves. Next, add the lime juice and stir again. Finally, chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!
To find more delicious drinks, go to http://www.redwall.net/kitchen/beverages.html

Mossflower, Published in 1988 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

"Generations before the building of Redwall Abbey, all Mossflower bowed to the will of Tsarmina - the wildcat Queen of a Thousand Eyes. With unrelenting cruelty, her ruthless army terrorizes the woodlands - until the fabled coming of Martin the Warrior. A remarkable mouse, Martin vowed to end forever the evil feline's oppressive reign - journeying to the perilous Mountain of Dragons to reforge a mighty weapon...and to prepare for the terrible battle that would mean the salvation - or destruction - of Mossflower Woods."

This book goes way back before Redwall Abbey. It shoes the courage of Matin, and it explains why Redwall creatures would look to his guidance thousands of seasons later.

Redwall, Published in 1986 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

Redwall, Brian Jacques first book, was published in 1986. Here is and introduction to his fabled story:

"Welcome to Mossflower Wood, where the gentle mice have gathered to celebrate a year of peace and abundance. All is well...until a sinister shadow falls across the ancient stone abbey of Redwall. It is rumored that Cluny is coming - Cluny, the terrible one-eyed rat and his savage horde - Cluny, who has vowed to conquer Redwall Abbey! The only hope for the besieged mice lies in the lost sword of the legendary Martin the Warrior. And so the epic quest of a bumbling young apprentice - a courageous mouse who would rise up, fight back...and become a legend himself."

From there, Brian Jacques wrote the Redwall Series, boasting over 20 books and over 20,000,000 copies sold worldwide.

I think this is Brian Jacques' best book. The tale is truly captivating. He includes the bases for all the stories he wrote latter, from the Gousim to the courage and boldness of hares.