Badgers

Tribes of Redwall #1

by Brian Jacques, Jonathan Walker (Illustrator), Peter Standley (Illustrator)

If you ever reveled in the courage of Bella of Brockhall or wondered about the ancestry of Rawnblade Widestripe, this first installment of the Tribes of Redwall series will enlighten you. From the introduction by the one and only Brian Jacques to the detailed descriptions of tribe members, the badger habitat and heroes, Redwall fans will be in their glory. Readers can also test their knowledge with "Badger Bafflers" and try to match the the badgers with their enemies. "The Badger Quiz" challenges true fans as they answer specifics about the characters and the series. This abundant little package includes all this and more. The stunning full-color pullout poster adds another resplendent dimension to the Brian Jacques universe.

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Young Adult, High Fantasy, Animals, Fiction

21 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2001

About the author

James Brian Jacques was an English author celebrated for the Redwall series of children’s fantasy novels and the Castaways of the Flying Dutchman books, along with several collections of short stories that blend adventure, folklore, and the supernatural. Raised in Liverpool, he left school at fifteen and pursued a wide range of occupations, including merchant seaman, truck driver, bus driver, and entertainer, experiences that later enriched the characters and settings of his fiction. His love of literature, encouraged from childhood, remained constant, and he continued writing poems, plays, and stories throughout adulthood. While working as a milkman, he began reading aloud to students at a school for the blind, inspiring him to craft vividly descriptive tales that relied on sound, smell, taste, and touch. These readings evolved into the manuscript for Redwall, which launched a bestselling series known for its heroic quests, detailed feasts, and intense battles between good and evil. The books achieved international popularity, selling millions of copies and being translated into many languages, as well as adapted for television and audio. Jacques also hosted a long-running radio program devoted to opera and maintained strong ties to his hometown. His stories, rooted in memory, imagination, and compassion for young readers, continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Reviews

[Matthew Fleming · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fully respects the lore, the quiz is hard, and the map - as ever - is fantastic. Does contain very specific spoilers of the books up to that date, however.

[Katja Labonté · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. A super fun rundown biography-type book about all the different badgers from Redwall, and their characteristics, as well as cool quizzes and games.