The Redwall Books in Chronological Order

Here are the Redwall books in chronological order, for those of you who are interested:
The order of the books is based on the Prologues and Epilogues

Martin the Warrior
Mossflower
The Legend of Luke
Outcast of Redwall
Mariel of Redwall
The Bellmaker
Salamandastron
Redwall
Mattimeo
The Pearls of Lutra
The Long Patrol
Marlfox
Lord Brocktree
Taggerung
Triss
Loamhedge
Rakkety Tam
High Rhulain
Eulalia
Doomwyte
The Sable Quean
The Rogue Crew

Doomwyte, Published in 2008 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

"Set your paws on the track of a great adventure, my friend. Who stole the jeweled eyes of the Great Doomwyte Idol long ago? What horrors dwell in the caves beneath the wooded hill - the realm of the fearsome Korvus Skurr, the black-feathered raven?

Young Redwallers and their friends find themselves in the grips of adventures, solving mysterious riddles and battling villainous foes in daring underground forays. Join them in the quest, the feasts, the songs, and the fray. Unite with the tribes of the Gousim and Gonfelin against Wytes. Discover why the black avenger haunts the wooded slopes. But most of all, beware the dreaded Balissssssssssss!"

This Redwall book is perhaps my least favorite. This is the book when grey characters (Characters that are neither good or evil) appear the most. One of them is the Gousim Log-a-log Tugga Bruster. He is heartlessly cruel to vermin. He also is mean to the shrews under him and Redwallers. You would naturally think of him as evil, except for the fact that good creatures don't think that of him and that he practically lives among them, those that can stand him. Sorry to say, I was actually kind of happy when he died. Another grey character is the black otter, Zaran the Black. She only lives for revenge, with is not a good thing, even though she is pictured as a good creature in the minds of most. I also think the whole plot of the story is not too good. All that happens happened because of four jewels. That makes it seem as if one of the main themes is greed, even though it might not. Another thing is the Gonfelins and the stories of Gonf. Gonf was all but forgotten in some of the earlier books before this one. Why does he reappear in the stories and tales, and why is there a whole tribe descended from him? I think this book is not one of Brian Jacques' best.

Eulalia! Published in 2007 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

"Across the seas comes Vizka Longtooth, with a scurrilous crew of Sea Raiders bound for plunder and conquest. Aboard, a young badger lies captive. The aged Badger Lord of Salamandastron sends forth a hare-maid, questing for his successor. A young thief is exiled from Redwall. A Brownrat chieftain, with his savage horde, ravages Mossflower Country. The fate of all these creatures, both good and evil, is caught up in this saga of war and destiny.

Over the cold Nrothern Isles, across the heaving seas, sweeping through forest and plain, from the legendary badger mountain to the ancient stones of Redwall Abbey, the warcry thunders out. . .

Eulaliiiiiiaaaaa!"

This book is the first and only book in which the badger (In this book, Gorath) takes out his arch-nemeses (Vizka Longtooth) without suffering from a fit of Bloodwrath. Admittedly, Gorath had great attacks of the Bloodwrath, some of the worst fits of all badgers. But, he forces himself to break free from those chains in order to protect his friends and himself. Even when it is only his enemy and himself, he kills Vizka without going completely mad. Brian Jacques added an interesting new twist to the Redwall series in this book.

High Rhulain, Published in 2005 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

Young Tiria Wildlough is and ottermaid touched by the paw of destiny. Her epic adventures take her on a journey from Redwall Abbey across the Great Western Sea, to the mysterious Green Isle. There she must fulfill and ancient prophecy and gain her inheritance.

Green Isle is home to the otterclans, but they are beset by dangers from the wildcat chieftain Riggu Felis and his catgaurd slave masters.  Aided by two birds and a platoon of Long Patrol Hares, Tiria joins forces with the outlaw leader of the otterclans in a battle that will test all their courage and skill.

In the true tradition of Redwall comes a new saga full of feasts and fighting, riddles and quests, and a heroine you're not likely to forget as she strives to become the chosen one--the High Rhulain!

This 18th book of the Redwall series, written by Brian Jacques, is one of the few books in which the main character (Tiria the otter)  finds out that she is a ruler, more precisely a queen, and even more precisely the High Rhulain, the queen of all otters on Green Isle, which is currently ruled by vicious wildcats. It might be the only one, excluding books like Lord Brocktree, in which a badger receives the lordship of Salamandastron when his successor dies. This book is also one of the several books in which the good creatures take a long voyage. I like how Brian added common things into this part of book., like seasickness. It really improves the plot. This also is a great Redwall book.

Rakkety Tam, Published in 2004 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

"From beyond the cold northern seas and lands of ice, a terrifying beast arrives on the shores of Mossflower Country: Gulo the Savage! With his crew of white-furred vermin, this creature out of a nightmare comes to murder his brother and seize the fabled Walking Stone. Nobeast is safe from the mighty Gulo, who feasts on the flesh of his enemies.

But something stands between Gulo and what he seeks: the ancient Abbey of Redwall. Who will come to the aid of Abbot Humble and his peaceful Woodlanders? The mercenary warrior from the borders, Rakkety Tam Macburl, that's who! With his mate Wild Doogey Plumm, the brave squirrel sets forth on a quest to rescue two kidnapped Redwall maidens, and joins forces with one hundred perilous hares from the Long Patrol. Together they face a battle that ranges far over the plains, streams and woodlands of Mossflower in this epic tale of war, courage and comradeship.

Hark to the battlecries: Redwaaaaaaal! Eulaliiiiiaaaa! Haway the Braaaaaaw! "

This Tale from Redwall introduces some interesting elements. First of all, it introduces cannibalism. I am glad Brian Jacques incorporated it with the evil side only, and that the good creatures are thoroughly disgusted with that aspect of their foes. I wouldn't read these books if the good side embraced the idea of cannibalism. Second of all, it introduces the tortoise, or the "Walking Stone".  This just could be the only book in which that type of creature is found. I think that it is funny that all the creatures in this book think that it is a seat or a rock that moves around. I just can't get over the fact that they are so ignorant. Over all, this is a good book.

Loamhedge, Published in 2003 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

"Loamhedge, the deserted Abbey, forgotten for countless seasons. What secrets do its ruins hold?

Martha Braebuck, a young haremaid, wheelchair-bound since infancy, wonders about a mysterious old poem relating to the ancient Abbey. Could it really be the key to her cure? But how could she get to this Loamhedge? As fate has it, two old warriors, travellers returning to Redwall Abbey, are inspired by he spirit of Martin the Warrior to quest for the ancient place - and three young rebels determined to go with them.

In another part of Mossflower Country, the giant badger Lonna Bowstripe thirst for vengeance as he relentlessly hunts down the Searat Raga Bol and his murderous crew. He pursues them unto the very gates of Redwall - and finds valiant Abbeybeasts defending their home against the conniving band of marauding vermin!

Riddles, feastings, songs and battle intertwine with the forces of good and evil in this epic saga. Join the heroes in their far-flung mission. Stand on the ramparts with the Abbot and his friends. Face the Foebeast at the Abbey of Redwall. Take the high road to adventure in the search for the hidden secret of Loamhedge! Eulaliiiiiaaaaaaa!"

Triss, Published in 2002 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

"Enslaved by the evil ferret King Agarno and his daughter Princess Kurda - slavers who have shackled hundreds - the brave squirrelmaid Triss, along with Shogg the otter and Welfo the hedgehog, plans a daring escape by sea. In her flight from Kurda, Triss happens upon Redwall, and the abbey creatures discover a new hero in her. Someone brave enough to carry the sword of Martin and face the evil that threatens them . . . "

This is great book. The only thing I find strange about it is the re-occurrence of Brockhall. Why didn't the abbey creatures search for it earlier, since it has such historical value? How come they just happened to find it out of nowhere? It is one of those mysteries that might never be solved. . .

Taggerung, Published in 2001 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

"In which the otter Taggerung, having discovered that he is too pure of heart to live and fight beside the vermin clan who raised him, embarks on a journey to find his true home and family . . . "

This is the 14th book in the series. It is a good story. Boorab the Fool is my favorite character. I always like the hares, appetites and all, plus all the cracks made about them and by them.

Lord Brocktree, Published in 2000 by Brian Jacques, Philomel Books

"In which the mighty badger warrior Lord Brocktree - with the help of the spirited young haremaid Dotti - must reclaim the mountain of Salamandastron from the army of a villainous wildcat . . ."

The 13th book in Brian Jacques' New York Times Bestseller Series, Lord Brocktree is one of my favorite Redwall books. I love the characters, especially the main one, the strong, quiet badger lord who has a great sense of humor: Lord Brocktree. I also like all the battle chapters. There is a great one at the end. If you read it, you will love it.