Thursday, December 9, 2010

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. . .