Redwall Map & Riddler

Tribes of Redwall

by Brian Jacques

Escape into the land of Redwall with this beautifully illustrated full-color fold-out map. Explore the treacherous terrain, legendary landmarks, and wondrous sites which Brian Jacques has made famous in his Redwall tales. Then, test your Redwall knowledge with "The Redwall Riddler"--full of riddles, quick-fire suggestions, and baffling word puzzles .

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

15 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

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

[Josiah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maps and riddles play a large part in Redwall lore, and the Redwall Map & Riddler compiles trivia and riddles from the pages of the long-lived series, as well as a full-color foldout map to give clear perspective on the adventures in the books. One who has read the Redwall novels many times will find themselves at home.

Who drew the original architectural plans for Redwall Abbey? How are the two badgers Urthstripe and Urthwyte related in the book Salamandastron? What kind of animal is the villainous Asmodeus? Can you name the missing ingredient of a Pearl Queen Pudden? Even if you've only read a few Redwall books, some of the trivia is easy enough to answer correctly, while other questions should challenge any devoted fan. The map is neatly folded away to consult as you read the novels, a tool to help you picture the scope of the stories. Keep the Redwall Map & Riddler close at hand if you're a visual learner, and your enjoyment of the series may be enhanced.

This companion volume to the Redwall books offers nothing in terms of story, but is a nice collector's item. The map folds out without much difficulty, and the Riddler keeps things short and sweet. I wouldn't read the Redwall Map & Riddler again, but I'm glad I did once, and I might rate it one and a half stars for the nostalgia it brings back for one of my all-time favorite series. The Redwall novels are a unique and wondrous odyssey.

[Conor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful. One of those collectar items for people who really like Redwall. I have it somewhere on my book shelf. It's filled with triva questions and Maps that thoroughly help you understand the long journeys Mathias and other characters in future Redwall books had to endeavor

[Nighteye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Showing the outlining of the first ten book, ending with Long Hare Patrol, and it works but are not that tiny details as I found inside the book covers. Still gives a general wiev how far things are apart which is nice. The later books are also within this area but those features like that cave or that's camp is not presented here. Copyright 1997. Recommended to use.

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little tie in booklet for fans of the books.

[Sella Malin]

my friend said that I have to read this series...