Outcast of Redwall (Redwall Series #8)

by Brian Jacques

Overview

The Redwall series is soon to be a Netflix original movie!

Energetic and poignant as ever, Jacques' Outcast of Redwall is another must-read in the bestselling Redwall series. 

Abandoned as an infant by his father, the evil warlord Swartt Sixclaw, Veil is raised by the kindhearted Bryony. Despite concerns from everyone at Redwall, Bryony is convinced that Veil's goodness will prevail. But when he commits a crime that is unforgivable, he is banished from the abbey forever. Then Swartt and his hordes of searats and vermin attack Redwall, and Veil has to decide: Should he join Swartt in battle against the only creature who has ever loved him? Or should he turn his back on his true father?

Perfect for fans of T. A. Barron’s Merlin saga, John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series, and J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780142401422
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/24/2004
Series:	Redwall Series
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	58,671
Product dimensions:	5.13(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.91(d)
Lexile:	1010L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Brian Jacques (redwallabbey.com) was born in Liverpool in 1939. He left school at age fifteen and found work as a docker, a truck driver, a policeman and a stand-up comic, all before turning his attention to writing. He wrote his first novel, Redwall, for the children at a school for the blind in Liverpool. Since 1986, his descriptive style of writing has captivated readers from age 8 to 80. His books have won international awards and acclaim and have been made into a TV series.

Date of Birth:

June 15, 1939

Date of Death:

February 5, 2011

Place of Birth:

Liverpool, England

Place of Death:

Liverpool, England

Education:

St. John¿s School, Liverpool, England

Website:

http://www.redwall.org

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Another surefire hit for Redwall fans." (School Library Journal)

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Outcast of Redwall

"Another surefire hit for Redwall fans." (School Library Journal)

Praise for Brian Jacques' Redwall series...

"Astonishing!"—Kirkus Reviews

"Energetic fantasy!"—The New York Times Book Review

"Rousing adventure!"—Publishers Weekly

"Old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure."—Locus

"Jacques's realistically drawn characters are full of personality."—Publishers Weekl

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