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Bedrang the Stoat has his evil eyes set on ruling over his ownempire, and will do anything to make sure that his ultimate fantasy isfulfilled. But little does he realize that the quiet, nameless mouse heis holding captive will one day turn out to be the heroic and fearlessMartin the Warrior.

Brian Jacques uses the full force of his stunning storytelling talentto unravel the mystery and adventure that unfolds in this tale ofRedwall as a quiet little mouse refuses to bow down to a tyrant andbids to fight for freedom at any cost. Brimming with cutthroatskullduggery and intellectual intrigue, Martin the Warrior is amountainous tale that introduces the ethos and passions of Redwall witha host of well-drawn characters, each with their own Achilles' heel,making them feel as real as they are magical. --Susan Harrison ... Read more

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Save the sword or read the book
This is another good book from the Redwall series. This book starts differently than the others. It is told by Abbot Saxtos. In one day, he tells the story of Martin the Warrior to some travelers who know a little about Martin.
The book started at Marshank. Martin was a slave to Lord Badrang. Lord Badrang took his father's sword from Martin. One day he and some others break out from the Prison Pit. The few that break out go separate ways. Brome and Fellodoh go with the Rambling Roseship players. Martin, Rose, and Grumm are captured by Pygmy Shrews. They were made to look after the little ones. A seagull took the Queen's baby. So Martin saved him and him and his friends get to leave. They made it to Noonvale. Martin sees how many of them are willing to go and fight Badrang and get the sword back. He gets few. Then heading to Marshank, he get hundreds of animals to help fight. They meet Brome and Fellodoh. That's when the war to get back the sword begins.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes animals and medieval times combined. This is another great book written by Brian Jacques. This is one of the better Redwall books because it has more action and adventure.

Martin the Warrior is amazing!
Zack's Rating: 97%

An excellent tale about a young mouse named Martin who is captured and slaved by the ruthless Badrang the Tyrant. He escapes Badrang's fort, Marshank and joins Rose, Grumm the mole, and Pallum the hedgehog. Martin leaves safety at a peaceful place called Noonvale, and will do anything to win back his father's sword from Badrang's grasp...

Finally got the rankings of Redwall books I have read:

1.Mossflower-99% 2.The Bellmaker-98% 3.Martin the Warrior-97% 4.The Outcast of Redwall-97% 5.Redwall-96% 6.Mariel of Redwall-94% 7.Mattimeo-89%

Mitton's Martin the Warrior
I want to start out by saying that this book had a very good plot. Luke the warrior Martins son wanted to be a warrior. There was an oath he swore of not to give his sword up and he got it taken. Martin didnt want to go back like this so he went on a journey, from being in slavery, from running, his own adventure. He saved people along the way and had a dream to get his sword back. Find out if he did. This book deserves 5 starts because of how the climax worked out. It left you gessing what was going to happen. This was an excellent book for ages 10+.

Martins History
This book all about Martin the warrior. How he became a warrior. Later be a founder of Redwall. This takes place a long time ago I redwall ancient pass before Salamdasron and Redwall.

Martin is captured when he is young by the vile Stoat Badrang. He is forced to helpthe other slaves Build his fortress Marshank. Then throw in captain Clog made rang X Mate coming back for Revenge.

After bit Banrang Martin is sentence to be excuted by goals. Martin swear to take back his father sword. Beautiful rose of Novale lucking for her Brother arrives Marshank. She and Grum a mole drive of the goal and save Martins life.

After Martin, Brome and a young muscular squirrel name Felldo escape. Martin had help Feldo father. The slaves plan to help Martin all but a stuborn youn bank mole Drup. Who is later killed.

After flee the get seperated at sea Feldo and broom meet the Rambling rose Players who agree to help them rescue the other slaves in Marshank.

Meanwhile Martin has temporaly been enslave again by a pigmy shrew and her farther. A long with Rose there they meet polloum the hedhog. Polloum sex differs from the book and cartoon version. After Martin saves the life of one of her kids for a nat they are set free.

The go on have many adventures. They ecounter the Jaba tribe who tried to slaughter them for mere amusement. The meet the beautiful owl boldred. The even meet a creature with some thing sort of like ESP.

Later the meet the Warnden who later one help them in the final battle at Marshank will Martin kill Badrang and what price will be paid find out in Martin the Warrior.

Best Book by Brian Jacques!!
This book was amazing from the first pages -- in which an enslaved mouse called Martin attacks a slave-guard at the evil fortress of Marshank and is sentenced to death by the stoat Badrang the Tyrant -- to the end where...well, I had better not tell.
This book was almost non-stop action, which is rare in many books. You would not want to put this book down!! This book is possibly the BEST book that Brian Jacques has written!! There are a few sadder parts, where the pace slows down a little (but that is typical of all Jacques' books). You can read this book over and over again and find something new, a new implication or piece of irony. Best of all, instead of just two armies battling each other, Brian Jacques creates a third party -- the freebooting stoat Cap'n Clogg -- that battle both the good and bad armies.
I have only one piece of advice for you: GO BUY THIS BOOK NOW, OR ELSE YOU MAY BE MISSING THE BEST BOOK IN PRINT!!! ... Read more

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Slagar the Fox is determined to vanquish peaceable Redwall.Gathering his mercenary band of rats, stoats, and weasels, he advances upon the abbey with a cunning scheme-rather than making courageous battle plans, he will steal the children of Redwall from under their parents' very noses.And his prize captive will be Mattimeo, the headstrong young son of Matthias, the fearless mouse warrior! ... Read more

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Read it and you'll love it forever!
"One day, you will wield the Sword, my son... But it will not make you a Warrior." says Mattimeo's father, Matthias. This is a truly thrilling book to read over and over again and you'll never get tired of it! This story is about a cunning fox, Slagar the Cruel, and he and his evil followers sneak into Redwall Abbey to kidnap the Woodland children along with Mattimeo, the son of the warrior Matthias. The evil creatures makes them slaves to sell them to the mysterious kingdom of Malkariss where an equally mysterious king rules. As Matthias and a few more brave parents and friends starts searching for their lost young ones, Redwall Abbey is being invaded by General Ironbeak's ravens.........

My favorite character in this book is Basil Stag Hare who has an ENORMOUS appetite and I love the way he acts. I also like Cheek, the very cheeky otter who accompanies Matthias and the other parents.

This is a book you have to read! This is just GREAT!

Dust In The Wind
Even though Brian Jacques' books are considered to be for children, I find that even as a teenager I can still enjoy the stories and characters that are apart of Redwall. I've been hooked to the series since 6th grade when I had to read REDWALL for a book reading compeitition. But of all the novels, I've always loved Mattimeo the most. The rich story lines, the family ties between Matthias and his son are very real, even though they are fictional mice in a fantasy book. So for the past five years I've been collecting all his novels, reading them over and over, getting all the hardcover editions for the wonderful illustrations. Though it is Mattimeo which I read the most, and the song Dust In The Wind (I can't remember the artist) is a wonderful theme song for this novel. Everytime I hear it, I close my eyes and can imagine the characters, their strengths, weaknesses, and this plight for good over evil. In 7th grade I wrote a poem about Slagar The Cruel (the fox in the novel) and won a poetry contest with it. I've read many classics over the years, from Dickens to Dumas, but it is Brian Jacques' novels that stick in my mind the most.

Review of Mattimeo (Audio Cassette)
I'm a fan of all Redwall books. I like all of them, and this was no exception. It had great imagery, a twisting plot, unforgettable characters, villianous enemies, and enigmatic riddles. There are few things in this book that I think should be changed. I thought that the ending was rather abrupt, and more of the story was left untold.

I recommend this book to ages 8-14, though some of the younger readers may need some help. (This review is based on both the book and the tape)

Mattimeo
Mattimeo is awesome! It's the story of a courageous, young mouse, Mattimeo. He is the son of Matthias, Warrior of Redwall. Mattimeo and a few other Redwall children are captured by the sly Slagar the Cruel, long time enemy of Matthias, and are being taken to the kingdom of Malkariss. Matthias sets out to find them with the help of a few brave followers. At Redwall, in the meantime, General Ironbeak and his army are attacking. The Redwallers are holding them off. They're not fighters, but they're much smarter. This book is one of the greats. You'll never want to put it down. It's one of the best Redwall books Brian Jacques has written if not the best. It has it all.

Mattimeo
The story takes place in Mossflower, a forested area where the animals of Redwall live. It takes place in fantasy times. There are no humans, just animals roam the earth.
The Main Characters: The main characters are Mattimeo who is the son of the great warrior mouse of Redwall, Matthias. Matthias is the great warrior of Redwall, whose son has been taken captive by Slagar the Cruel. Jess squirrel is an average Redwall inhabitant whose son has also been taken by Slagar. Orlando the Ax is a huge badger and his daughter Jube has been captured by Slagar. The last main character, Basil Stag Hair, is a veteran foot fighter rabbit that has an enormous appetite.
This is a story of a child becoming a man. It is told through animals that act as humans and is made from the author's imaginative fantasy. It starts with the animals of Redwall having a peaceful celebration of the new season. During the feast an evil creature, Slagar the Cruel, sneaks in and spikes the animals' drinks with a sleeping potion and kidnapped all of the children of Redwall, including Mattimeo, son of the great warrior mouse Matthias. When they awaken, they send out a search party to find the children. Matthias, Jess, and Basil discover the trail of the missing children. On their way they met Orlando the Ax who was also looking for his daughter, Jube. They found out that Slagar was kidnapping children and taking them as slaves in a slave train to an unknown realm. All of the main characters eventually unite to the same hatred toward Slagar and his band of assassins and thugs.
Brian Jacques writes in a unique style in his novels. He writes different plots that alternate through the story but eventually meet up at the end of the story. Constantly meeting new people, the main characters never reach a dull moment.
Throughout the different parts of the novel, the setting had quite an impact on the story. In the middle ages, traveling great distances was quite a task. Traveling through vast forests, expanses of mountains, and crossing raging rivers added much more tension to the story and the odyssey the animals had to complete. The setting makes the novel much more exciting to read.
All the animals in the story somewhat represent their traits. The hedgehogs and rabbits are mostly the kind abbey creatures, while the badgers like Orlando the Axe are fearsome warriors. And most certainly the Fox, Slagar, like the animal is a most cunning creature. This book clearly shows that vigilance and determination pays off. Matthias and company traveled many miles to reach their goal. This book can appeal to any age because it teaches great morals and is a spine-tingling and suspenseful action story.
I really liked this book because of all its suspense. The author kept my attention constantly from beginning to end. Even when the author was just describing the scenery; he used descriptive words so that I could envision what the characters were going through. The theme in this book is clearly to stand up for others weaker than you. Mattimeo helped the weaker slaves make it through the unbearable journey. I give this book a ten out of ten. Outstanding! Take my word for it. ... Read more

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A real surprise
I picked up this book because I thought I hadn't read it before, wanting to see the Moominvalley books through adult eyes - not to have my childhood memories of favourite books tarnished. As it turns out, I had read "Tales from Moominvalley" before (the fungus-covered granny was the trigger for my recollection), but I was really relieved to find that Tove Jansson's books are just as good as I remember - and there is, I think, even more for the adult to appreciate and enjoy than there is for the child.
I generally dislike the short story genre, but not when it's done like this. Every short story is simply that, a short story; not a contrived literary exercise with the obligatory "twist in the tail". Jansson's stories are charming little gems, full of wonderful moments and images, thought-provoking and touching. Her characters are often the lonely, the lost, and the troubled, and she makes you feel for them and understand them, without ever becoming ridiculous or sentimental. The tales about Snufkin and his tune and the Fillyjonk who believed in disasters are shining examples of this. But Jansson can write humour and happiness just as well, as the tales of the invisible child and the fir tree show.
I really can't speak highly enough of this book. Jansson's wonderful insight into people, her spare, deft prose, and her brilliant imagination make a great combination. Buy it for your children or for yourself.

my thoughts
I would like to say that I, as a small child, read the complete Moomintroll series, given to me by flatmate of my mother and myself who took a particular pleasure in improving my ability to read ( actually, I think he was getting annoyed at my small fingers leafing through his prized historical library every Saturday morning while my mother was at work ), and I can't thank this person enough for doing so, even though I have never seen him since that moment of my life, so thankyou David.
One particular work by the author has stuck with me throughout my life, a story within this volume by the name of " The Fillyjonk Who Believed In Disasters ", the reason being it is a remarkably adult tale given to such young minds. I feel that this story is quite dark, the character leading such a quite, and safe existance, all coming to failing at the hands of a huge storm. I myself being a victem of such events twice in my life I always think of this tale in reflection to our views on " home " and " security ", and the precarious state of their existence in regards to the very strength of natural forces. Such huge upheaval also brings us to the age old question of " purpose ", something which the author gives the reader the opportunity to do with the character in this story, quite a question for a young child. It is a strange tale, this one, and I urge adults as well as children to read it.

A delightful read!
I had read these books as a kid, and recently my sister bought me the whole set -- I was delighted to find that they are just as enchanting as I remembered, even for adults! They are witty and cleverly written -- much like A A Milne, but in an imaginary world of Moomintrolls and Hemulens. A great read for kids and adults alike.

Tales from Moominvalley: a gem of a collection
Readers large and small who enjoy a well-told tale will find many hours of pleasure with Tove Jansson's "Tales From Moominvalley." Written by the famed children's author in the 1950s and first published in English in 1963, "Tales" contains nine pithy short stories that startle and delight.
Jansson's familiar characters -- half animal and half human -- wander through these tales set in the finnish countryside.
In "The Last Dragon in the World," young Moomintroll discovers unrequited love and learns the value of friendship. "The Secret of the Hattifatteners" presents the patriarch Moominpappa in an unusual mid-life crisis: after years of domesticity, he takes to the sea with a band of mysterious silent creatures, who only come alive during thunderstorms.

A magnificent study of the value of letting go is Jansson's bittersweet "The Fillyjonk who Believed in Disaster." In it, a worn, harried creature named the Fillyjonk is conned by a real estate salesman to rent a summer house that supposedly belonged to her ancestors.
Upon arriving at the dreary home on a windswept peninsula, the ever-toiling Fillyjonk senses not only that she's been had -- but that there's further trouble awaiting. Will the images of a violent hurricane that flit in the Fillyjonk's mind come to fruition? The morning finds the Fillyjonk liberated from her house of memories, only a china kitten tucked in her hand.

I loved these stories growing up in the 1960s and '70s, and even today, I re-read them from time to time. Dark, funny, instrospective -- the Moomin characters have little in common with the plastic heroes of many children's books. If only life were half as satisfying as a Moomin book. -- Queza

Want to forget yourself for a moment? Go to Moomin Valley.
I am one of those who have been thrilled by Tove Jansson's tales of the Moomin trolls since childhood ... I use them as a stress-control, they are often reached for in my book-shelfs during periods of intense work or worries and ALWAYS leave me stoic and happy ... Read more

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Simply a Classic.
The Moomin books are extremely unique in the realm of children's literature. They are clean, endearing, thoughtful, a little dark, and always utterly enchanting. I am in high school now, and I still love to read these books.

I first recieved a copy of Finn Family Moomintroll from an aunt who read and loved them in HER childhood, spent in Japan. I devoured it, and promptly begged my mother to find more. Now, several years later, I am still held spellbound by these books. They are quirky, charming, full of clever witticisms and simple, wonderful turns of phrase, and are among the many hidden gems which so many cynical youngsters will scorn for lack of blood.

This book, though contains plenty of fun and even a little revenge (provided by Snufkin, of course,) but of course the characters are forever polite. Better yet, they set a good example for kids without shoving sticky-sweet morals down their throats. In addition, by setting the story around a theatre - which the Moomin family knows absolutely nothing about - Jansson gives the reader a humorous edge over the characters, which helps keep the story moving and the reader amused.

These books should be introduced to young, thoughtful children, older, shy children, college students, people going through mid-life crises, and/or those in rest homes. They are to be read in a comfy chair before a fire on a gray, rainy day, or with the snow coming down and a mug of cocoa. These books are only for those who have open, quiet minds, and for people ready to be enchanted and amazed.

Ranks with Pooh as classic children's lit
I discovered this book while rummaging through a flea market bookshelf 5 years ago. I had never heard of Jansson or the Moomins, but was looking for something to read to my daughter, who was then 6. With nothing more than an interesting cover illustration to recommend it, I took a 10cent gamble.

Within the first 10 pages I realized that I had stumbled onto something quite remarkable, by the middle of the book both my daughter and I were engulfed in Moominland, and by the end I went out to scour bookshelves and web sites to get my hands on all the other Moomin books.

Quite simply, this series (and this book in particular) ranks with Winnie-the-Pooh and the Alice books as the truest, wisest, funniest, and most beautiful books for kids ever written. Tove Jannson has created a world populated with myriad creatures possessing a variety and depth of character unrealized in any other children's series I can think of, and rarely reached in adult fiction.

Of particular note are her numerous and varied female characters, unheard of in American and English children's lit...Little My is brash, determined, unrepentant, and spoiling for a good fight. Moominmamma is warm and nurturing without ever being sappy or sentimental. Long sufering Misabel looks only at the bluer side of life and relishes a good cry. The Snork Maiden is vain and frivolous. Emma is cantankerous, crochety, and uninterested in changing to suit anyone else's agenda. How many other books can you read to a young girl with that variety of female characters? And that's just the beginning of the list. The male characters are equally as varied, fallible, goofy, and complex.

Character aside, Jansson's sense of adventure, wild imagination, bleak Scandinavian humor, and peaceful world view make these books a marvel to read. Her illustrations are gorgeous, plentiful, and a perfect compliment to her writing.

My daughter is 11 now and doesn't require a parent to read to her anymore, yet she still asks to hear the Moomin books read aloud.

My advice...give Harry Potter a rest, and treat yourself and family to real classic children's lit. You won't be sorry. And if you like this one, Moominland Midwinter and Comet in Moominland are great next choices.

The best of the moomin books
This is probably the best of the moomin books - it has some of the best moomin pictures and is completely nuts! :)

Great book - shame about the translation
I am reading this book to my kids aged 5 and 7. We already read "Finn Family Moomintroll" which I read and adored as a child. My criticism of "Moominsummer Madness" lies in its translation. I don't remember finding anything strange or difficult in "Finn Family..." but here I find that the English is often awkward, or unnecessarily difficult words are used. This is a shame! If you are looking for a Moomin book to read to your kids, maybe you should look first to those translated by Elizabeth Portch....

My favourite
This book is one of my favourites.I discovered moomin books when I was in my late twenties and fell in love with moomin land. Now that I am in my mid-forties, I feel a longing to read moomin books again.Unfortunately, a search along the childrens'book section in my local bookstores revealed that moomin books appear to be out of favour with children nowadays - or is this due to the fact that the adult writers and reviewers favour dreary realism? Thank goodness for Amazon! ... Read more

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This is an excellent edition to an already magnificent ries.
I have always wondered about the overall layout of Mossflower Country and the surrounding areas, such as Salamandastron and the remains of Loamhedge Abbey. After carefully inspecting this beautiful and intricate map, though, I wonder no more. The riddler is a fun challenge, even though it is fairly easy to a true Redwall fan. I would recommend this book to any Redwall addict.

Follow the Path to Redwall !
I have been reading Brian Jacques' Redwall series for over eight years and I own the all novels except for Loamhedge and look forward to the next one.
I bought the map a couple of years ago and was so excited to see the brilliance of Mossflower Country, Salamandastron and surrounding destinations from the Redwall novels come alive in full color and detail. From the rosy walls of the Abbey to the cold and abandoned Northland where the Tribe of Luke the Warrior and Martin lived to Southsward and Castle Floret. From the tiny details of a flag waving above Redwall to the fabled sword of Martin the Warrior pointing North on the compass rose, this map is a must-have for any Redwall fan so that they can follow the paw-steps of Martin, Matthias, Mattimeo, Mariel, and the score of other Redwall heroes on thier quests in this wonderful map of the world of Redwall.
The riddler section has many fine and funny riddles from the novels. Jog your memory and try your hand at these brain teasers and see how well you know the world of Redwall and its creatures.
This book would make a great gift for Redwall readers and I Highly recommend it for readers young and old alike will see the treasure that is the Redwall Map and Riddler.

A must have for those starting out on the Redwall series
We love the map! It's quite big with great illustrations!(Have not read the riddles yet)
We just started the first book in the series and the map has really helped to get a 'feel for the story' to know distance, direction and scale of the settings. We actually took the map out of the book and put it up on the wall in the room where we read. If you decide to take it out, be very very careful, it took me a long time to get it out because it was stuck really well (and not really meant to be taken out) I was lucky that it didn't tear, but I spent ages slowly separating it from the book.

Redwall map and riddler
I bought this yesterday and I realy like it.

It has 8 or 10 pages of realy good riddles in the riddler some come right out of the books (like in Pearls of Lutra) and others re new.

The map is realy good detal and covers from Marshank to Southsward

not perfect, but very good
The packaging is very nice here, being a book cover which, when opened, reveals an attached booklet of quizzes on the left and a fold-out map on the right.

The quiz book covers the first ten Redwall books and contains five quizzes of seven to eleven questions: Places and Journeys, Heroes and Heroines, Rogues and Villains, Dreams and Quests, and Food and Feasts. There are also five riddles taken from the Redwall books, and all answers are given at the back. I didn't think these questions were overly easy. They are not multiple choice, and if you read the ten books before taking the quizzes, how can you remember the "four other titles of Gabool the Wild" or all the ingredients of the Great Hall cake, for instance? Some, where a riddle is given and the solution requested, are easier than others.

The map folds out to about three feet by two feet and is nice as a very general map. I was hoping that it would be more of a combination of all the ten books' maps, with all the labelling from them, but most of the specific places from those maps aren't noted. Also, it would have been nice to have sites marked where interesting plot elements occurred. Still, it is fun to have a big map of the Redwall universe.

All in all, this was slightly disappointing, but still a lot of fun. ... Read more

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Unable to fall asleep one night, Harold uses his purple crayon to create his very own bedtime fairy tale.

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2nd best of the series
Impossible to beat the original "Harold and the Purple Crayon", this is certainly the next best thing. This story is appealing to a somewhat older child than the original story, as it is a bit more complex. It is better than "Trip to the Sky", which has an odd story line that children do not follow as well. The new books that go with the television series are weak in comparison to the books written by Crockett Johnson.

Gets the imagination going!
You have to love Harold and his purple crayon! You never know where they are going to take you. In this adventure, he and his crayon meet a king who is sad because there are no flowers in his enchanted garden. Well, Harold finds the reason for this crime and takes care of it.
Well written and in such a nice rhythm. Your child will ask questions, think up scenarios, and wonder aloud at what will happen next.

I'm a kid again
This book is filled with such imagination. It is a great book, if your a teacher or a daycare assistant, to read to the kids and have a fun project.

It's so cute!
This was the cutest book I've ever read. If you're thinking about reading a short story this summer, read "Harold's Fairy Tale:Further Adventures with the Purple Crayon." By: Crockett Johnson. Remember this book deserves five stars. Have fun reading! ... Read more

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The Tribes of Redwall series takes an exciting new look at the wealth of clans-the badgers, the moles, the shrews-that make up the legendary life of Brian Jacques' best-selling series. In this first guide, readers can learn about and celebrate the hidden world of the badger Lords and the badger warrior spirit.

In the tradition of Redwall Map and Riddler and Redwall Friend and Foe, the packet features a detailed 16-page booklet, complete with a wealth of information on badgers, several puzzles, and a quiz to test the knowledge of Redwall fans old and new. Also included is a stunning full-color pullout poster illustrating the badger heroes and heroines profiled in the booklet.

Complete with an introduction by Brian Jacques himself, Tribes of Redwall is a must for any Redwall enthusiast! ... Read more

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An appealing, colorful presentation
Tribes Of Redwall Badgers may not be suitable for library lending, with its pullout color poster, but will prove a fine parent's pick and will also appeal to school libraries for classroom enjoyment. This is recommended for prior young fans of the Redwall series: it provides a guide to the characters of the Badger Lords, covering the laws, language, and secrets of their tribes. An appealing, colorful presentation. ... Read more

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Brian Jacques's 14th fantasy in the popular Redwall series exceedsexpectations in this suspenseful tale of good versus evil where the nefariousvermin seek to destroy the peace-loving mice, moles, shrews, and otters ofRedwall Abbey. The villainous Sawney Rath clan of rats, weasels, foxes, andferrets believe Deyna, an otter born of the community at Redwall, is theirTaggerung, a great warrior destined to lead them. Members of the Sawney Rathclan kidnap Deyna from his home as a young otter, but to no avail. As Deynagrows, he embarks upon a search for his true family at Redwall.

As ever, the master storyteller's language lends his swashbuckling adventures amysterious and magical quality, as well as a hint of the Old World as thecharacters address each other with thees and thous. Hearkeningback to medieval times, Jacques presents a tale of courageous warriors andgrotesque evildoers alike, each group journeying toward conflicting ends.Danger, fear, action, heroism--Taggerung is an intense page-turner withstartling plot twists that will keep readers on their toes. (Ages 9 to 15)--Yvonne Schindler ... Read more

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New Plot Theme Opens in Redwall Series-YES!
I've loved the Redwall books ever since first grade when I read Redwall for the first time. I've read it 16 times since, but that's not the point. When Taggerung came out, I was delighted, even more so when I actually read it. Much as I love the Redwall series, the later books' plots do get rather repetitive. I don't hold that against Mr. Jacques. The books are still good. But Taggerung was a completely new plot, standing apart from the others, but just as good; better than some. The plot twists and turns, with things happening that I didn't think would ever occur. I was frequently surprised by the outcome of a section, and the characters were all perfect, developed so they'd fit their station perfectly. The repetitive theme of "Martins sword and/or tapestry is lost, a young creature, male or female, goes out to find it, and invariably succeeds, killing the villain in the process" was gone, though some fragments remained, which was terrific. I happen to like that redundant theme. Anyway, if you like fantasy, you should definately read this book-oh, except you should read the other 13 books in chronological order first. That will make Taggerung better. Happy reading!

The Latest and Greatest!
You may have read many reviews of "Taggerung" and seen the book jacket. Yet they tell you nothing about it. First of all, there's an otter named Deyna, who's born at Redwall. Meanwhile, in the clan of a warlord named Sawney Rath, Grissoul the Seer predicts that the Taggerung, a fabled chieftain, is going to be borne but is not going to be a vermin. Sawney and his clan go to a stream where Rillflag, Deyna's father, is performing an otter ritual on him. Sawney gets one of his vermin to kill Rillflag, then steals Deyna away. Deyna's position as Taggerung is threatened by Antigra. Antigra is a stoat who claims her son Gruven is Taggerung. Grissoul said that it was impossible for this to be before Deyna came along. They rename Deyna Tagg and train him to be the Taggerung. Sixteen seasons pass. Back at Redwall, the Abbey is again without a leader. Mhera the otter, who is really Deyna's sister, and her friends Gundil the Mole and Lady Cregga, uncover a riddle from Abbess Song. Basically, there are two plots that wind together. I'm not going to tell you anymore

a fan who's read every book at least 3 times
A long but interesting book about an Redwall otter cub who's father was killed by a bowbeast.He was then taken as the Taggerung of a wandering Juska clan.He flees when the leader of the clan wants him to skin a living fox.

A Solid Book
This is an awsome book. It is good to read with the series or even if you have read any other redwall novels(which I reccomend) it is still a good read. I love this author and own almost all of his novels.

An excellent book
In Taggerung the other Deeyna is stolen by a gan of vermin beliving he is the next Taggerung. The leader of the vermin clan who will lead to vermin to victory in battle.

This book does not have a lot of figting in it. But it has great songs poemm and riddles. The charactes are kind and loveable. Denya reminds me when I used to be strong and fearless and had many fears.

The vilians in this book are the vile Swiny. This book is full of twist and turns. The part when Deeny fights the giant eel and stop the shrew sacrifice had my heart pounding.

If you like this boo red the 15 books 15 Triss and 16 Lomhedge are continuation of Triss. Lomhedge is the most reacent book in chronilogical order. ... Read more

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In the world of Redwall, knowing your friend from your foe can mean the difference between life and death! Celebrate Redwall's loyal heroes--Martin, Matthias, Mariel, and more--and condemn its villainous vermin with this new presentation from Brian Jacques' best-selling series.

This one-of-a-kind pack contains a pull-out color poster featuring Redwall's fiends and favorites, plus a booklet filled with puzzles, quizzes, information about key characters, and a fantastic introduction from Brian Jacques himself. ... Read more

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A good companion for any Redwall fan!
My kids love Redwall. If your's do to, this is a good companion. The poster is pretty neat. I also recommend books by Robert Stanek, Kingdoms and the Elves, the Elf Queen and the King. A Series of Unfortunate Events Books. Other books by Robert Stanek.

Cool poster
this book is great. The packet isn't much, but the poster is awesome. It includes the most important charachters (good and bad guys). It has beautiful artwork and shows the sword of Martin, which I was curious about. It's GRRRRRREAT!!!!!!

Disappointing and misleading
We bought this for our library collection... and there is nothing in the description to show that this is a flimsy paperback "guide" (glued to a piece of cardboard that cannot be circulated) to the Redwall characters and a large poster. The poster is pretty, but this is not at all what we thought we were getting. I would give this less than one star if it were possible

redwall
I have read everyone of the redwall books and they were great but this book I found borry and mature.

Great book
In the world of Redwall, knowing your friend from your foe can mean the difference between life and death! Celebrate Redwall's loyal heroes-Martin, Matthias, Mariel, and more-and condemn its villainous vermin with this new presentation from Brian Jacques's bestselling series.

This one-of-a-kind pack contains a pull-out color poster featuring Redwall's fiends and favorites, plus a booklet filled with puzzles, quizzes, information about key characters, and a fantastic introduction from Brian Jacques himself. ... Read more

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With his magic purple crayon, Harold draws himself into a rocket voyage to Mars, then safely back to earth just in time for breakfast. ... Read more

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One of the best children's books for the imagination.
As a child between the age of 6 and 8, I remember going to the library with my mother and checking out each of the adventure's that Harold had. I must have checked them all out more than ten times each. The concept of a small boy using his purple crayon to imagine many things was so fun. The vocabulary is suitable for the reccommended age group. The pictures are great. The spectacular thing and most valuable lesson is that it not only teaches one how to read, but it also says it's o.k. to have an imagination. Today I still remember how much I loved Harold and his purple crayon. I plan to buy all of the Harold books not only because of my love for them, but to one day share them with my children. ... Read more

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Getting to know the tribes of Redwall is essential to any avidRedwall Abbey fan.In this, the third guide in the series, readers can learnabout and celebrate the hidden worlds of the mice clan. From the legendaryMartin the Warrior, to Matthias and other mice heroes whose courage faroutweighed their size, this packet celebrates them all in a detailed 16-pagebooklet, complete with a wealth of information, puzzles, and a quiz to test theknowledge of Redwall fans old and new. There is also a stunning full-color pullout poster.

Complete with an introduction from Brian Jacques himself, Tribes of Redwall isindispensable for any Redwall enthusiast! ... Read more

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Getting to know the tribes of Redwall is essential to any avid Redwall Abbey fan. In this, the second guide in the series, readers can learn about and celebrate the hidden worlds of the otter clan.

Just like the popular Tribes of Redwall: Badgers, this packet will feature a detailed 16-page booklet with history, puzzles, and a quiz about these favorite Redwall creatures. There is also a stunning full-color pull-out poster featuring the otter heroes and heroines featured in the booklet.

Complete with an introduction from Brian Jacques himself, Tribes of Redwall is a must for any Redwall enthusiast!

Illustrated by Jonathan Walker. ... Read more

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You otter know otters!
In this short booklet, one will get to know all the who's who and what's where of the otter tribes of Mossflower country! The beautiful poster that accompanies the booklet has full-color illustrations of all the most important otters in the Redwall saga. Inside the booklet, short histories of the otter VIPs, along with explainations of what a "holt" is, and why "hullabaloos" are so important to the otters, will make you an otter expert!
Oh, and the recipe for "shrimp and hootroot" soup is well worth the price!! ... Read more

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I'm 11 and have read all of tha Moomin books twice.
I'm sad that not too many people my age have read these books but I highly recomend them. I wish Tove Jansson wrote more books because I like reading about the Moomin Family and friends' adventures. I like reading them over, and over, again, because I remember that they were good books. My favorite character is the Snork Maiden because I like how she can change colors. The characters weren't ordinary animals like cats and dogs, but characters that you've never heard of before and want to know more about where they live and what they look like. Sometimes I forget what the book is about and want to read it over again so I can picture the characters more clearly so as to read the next book. I hope more kids and adults will read the Moomin books so that they can get transported into Moominland. And also learn about the wonderful characters and world of the Moomin Family and friends.

2 generations of reading pleasure
My sister and I read the Moomin fantasy stories in the 1960s, when we were children. We STILL share jokes about plot lines today! When my son was 5, I bought them and we read them. We could hardly put them down, and he wanted to read the entire series through again the minute we finished. I hadn't realized how entertaining they were for adults. Maybe it's the wry humor of Finland coming through. While these are chapter books, they do have some absolutely charming illustrations. My son ... prefers them to Harry Potter (which he is hearing aloud again at school). It's best to read them kind of in order, as there is a time line to the books insofar as characters are introduced. Comet in Moominland is the first one, in my opinion, and Moominpappa's Memoirs is last. You can read the others in any order, in between. Moominsummer Madness was a little bit weak, I thought; but the others are just terrific, children's classics! Also great take home messages subtly presented, such as: even orphans can find a family; friends help friends out of jams; people go through moods, and it's OK; people who look scary and behave strangely, can maybe just be misunderstood. I credit these books as major contributors to his outstanding love for reading. The characters are beautifully drawn, diverse and imperfect; while there is a mother, a father, and a son, family structure is not stereotyped; the plot lines keep your attention; and the prose created by the translators is superb. They may be hard to find in libraries but they are WELL WORTH the search (or purchase).

A 6-Star book!
Reviewer "angrymofo" summed thes books up beautifully.

I read several of the books from Moominland when i was about 6 or 7. Comet in Mominland was my favorite by far. The very instant i finished reading the last page in this book i would turn to the beginning and start reading it again. I can't remember exactly how many times i read this book! I still have my old, old copy that was given to me when we lived in England. Upon diggin this book out of my "archives" i felt that i had to preserve it as well as i could so that my child could read it. On a whim, i thought i would see if it showed up on Amazon (i had never seen any Moominland books in bookstores). I was overjoyed to discover that they were available in the US. So now my child has his very own, crispy-new copy of Comet in Moominland waiting for him.

Bliss!

Well, this is a pleasant surprise!
I didn't expect this to be available in English, for some reason, but rarely have I been happier to be wrong. If you favour the existence of good children's literature, you owe it to yourself to get all the Moomintroll books. Sure, you yourself might not get that much out of them, but if you have children, it is your absolute duty as a parent to give them these books. It's what you give them to read now that will determine whether they grow up to love literature, after all - are you going to let the likes of Animorphs and Goosebumps dictate their future tastes, with their assembly-line banality, hideous nature, and utter lack of any aesthetic qualities whatsoever? I didn't think so.

A key aspect of Tove Jansson's world is that there is no conflict in it, as such. There's plenty of danger and risk, as much as the adventurous exploits of the Moomintroll would require, but there are no villains, no good-versus-evil struggle, no battle to save the world that has to be hidden from the grownups for some bizarre reason. Some of the Moomintroll books are more pastoral in nature, featuring the Moomin family just lounging around and talking to each other and various other denizens of the neighbourhood. Others feature struggles, such as this one, but they are struggles of knowledge against blind cosmic forces - Moomintroll is trying to _discover_ and _conquer_ the nature of the comet that threatens his home with destruction. This makes for suspense aplenty, and one may even forget that there are no real antagonists, no one who is willfully malicious. The closest thing to that to be found here is the menacing character of the Groke, who freezes the ground under her feet, but she is viewed with sympathy, as a part of nature as well. Nor is she deliberately malicious; she's cold and frightening by nature.

Then there's Jansson's prose and gift of description. Oh my! It's like a gorgeous watercolour. Just read the bit in the beginning where Moomintroll finds the hidden cave, or the part where Sniff and Moomintroll are travelling downriver - there's an air of adventure and beauty to that that seems to have died a lonely death in children's literature sometime in recent history. The setting is a beautiful, undefiled Nordic paradise, where nature rages unfettered and beauty exists in its balance rather than in its placidity. And how about the weird denizens of Moominland themselves - the Hattifnauts, for instance, who can't talk or do anything other than wander from place to place, hauntingly, in vast herds, exhorted by something in their nature that they cannot articulate? What about the philosophizing Hemuls with their respective passions for collecting things and putting them in order? All of these different characters reflect different aspects of human nature. They are emotionally complex, contemplative, given to reflection. Jansson's realistic (the description even says "Naturalistic," which isn't that far from the truth) dialogue brings them to vibrant life.

Apparently, various corporations have gotten their hands on the rights to Moominland, and are exploiting them for all they're worth. There's a cartoon on this theme in Japan, so I hear. But fortunately, no matter what anyone does, the original books are still right here, in all their lyricism, poetry, wonder, melancholy, and aesthetic perfection.

Wonderful treasure to find
This was the first Moomintroll book I read. More than any other book (or series), this is the one that captured my imagination and started my love of reading. I read the entire series, and now that I have a daughter, I look forward to sharing these stories with her. Do yourself a favor and buy this book, either for yourself or for a child you love. ... Read more

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Robert Frost's well-known poem takes on new life in its first picture-book adaptation.The poem--long appreciated for its strong rhythm and evocative images--leaves readerswondering, "Where was the man going on the darkest night of the year?" and"Why on earth did he stop by the woods in a snowstorm?" Artist Susan Jeffersanswers these questions visually--the kindly older gentleman who narrates the poem stops hissleigh to feed the forest birds and creatures. He stops once more to visit his daughter andgrandchildren, then is off again through a blizzard, with many miles to go before he can sleep.The silent beauty of a snowy night shines through Jeffers's artwork; the man's clothing andblanket are the only bright touches of color in the white and wintry world of the woods. Thisquiet yet powerful book has a magic all its own. (Ages 4 to 7) ... Read more

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A Gift of Poetry & Beauty
Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening is Susan Jeffers' illustrated book of the Robert Frost poem. It is a beautifully illustrated book which can be enjoyed by the parent as a child sits snugly on their lap.

I think it is a book that shows a great deal of respect. It respects the intelligence of the child by introducing beautiful "adult" poetry to the young. Simultaneously it is respectful of the adult reader allowing them to read something which is jointly appealing. This is ideally how an illustrated book should be. It should have appeal to both the reader and the listener and this book is a perfect example of that.

Susan Jeffers illustrations are exquisite. She captures the quiet beauty of the woods on a snowy evening. Animals peak from behind trees and bushes watching the man and his sleigh. There is plenty to be observed by child and parent while reading this book . It will be a thrill to find and name the animals while reading the book. Every page is a work of art.

The illustrations also work to tell a story within a story providing possible explanations for why the man is in the woods on that particular evening. Children will have some fun seeing the kinds of this this old gentleman does when no one is watching.

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is a wonderful wintertime book, but will make an excellent read in any season. What a wonderful gift for an adult to make for a child, a gift of poetry and beauty.

Quiet Beauty
This perfect blend of poetry and artistry makes a memorable reading experience for readers of any age. Susan Jeffers' illustrations not only capture the mood of the poem but also add her own unique, sometimes humorous, twist. Children will especially love looking for the animals "hidden" in the pencil drawings.

Just as I pictured it
When illustrators provide their visual representation of a well-loved story or poem, I'm often disappointed. That's not how I pictured it, I complain.

Well, not in this case. I love this poem dearly, with both "promises to keep" and "miles to go before I sleep" being recurring themes in how I think about what I need to get done each week. And behind the philosopy is the image of a bearded man driving his carriage through the snow on the way home to his waiting family. My father, I think, is the guy in my mental images of this.

The artwork in this book is absolutely delightful, and serves to make more vivid the images that were already in my mind. I love the poem, I love the art, and I love sharing these things with my daughter, who also loves this book.

Gorgeous, captivating
This gorgeously illustrated book with the classic Frost poem is a beautiful way to share poetry with children. When kids get older they can be introduced to deeper ideas behind the poem -- this book is a wonderful introduction to the poem, and Frost's work in general. Poetry-snobs will probably look down on this book, which is all the more reason to like it, buy it, and share it with every kid around.

A Fine Way to Treat Your Children to Robert Frost
Please read the poem to your children out loud if they're old enough to follow it. Allow them the intense pleasure of visualizing the scene on their own before sharing another person's visualization with them. By all means, share this book, a beautiful, atmospheric slice of winter with them. Susan Jeffers has done such a splendid job on the illustrations. They are a hushed, crunchy-cold excursion into the dark solstice night in the deep woods. The only bits of color come from the living beings, the colorful man and his grandchildren and the shy forest animals he comes to feed. The stark, snow covered tree branches are illuminated to perfection and the big feathery snowflakes float down about you as you read. My favorite picture is the second to last one but I won't spoil it by telling you about it, except to say, see if it doesn't perfectly capture the reality you remember. This is a lovely book in and of itself, regardless of others that may have come before. Enjoy! ... Read more

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On the Isle of Sampetra, Emperor Ubla, better known as MadEyes, sends his lizard army on a mission to capture Redwall. Meanwhilethe inhabitants of Redwall are on a mission of their own--to solve thesix fiendishly difficult riddles that will lead them to therose-colored gems, the Pearls of Lutra. As they get closer to solving toriddles, the lizards get closer to Redwall and a battle to the deathbegins.

One of the excellent fantasy adventure series about the mysticalRedwall, Pearls of Lutra is a magical, mind-blowing adventurethat never disappoints. Brian Jacques expertly weaves his web ofintrigue through the pages, capturing the imagination with a stroke ofa pen as if he were a wizard with a wand. Challenging, colorful, and,most importantly, readable to the point of addiction, The Pearls ofLutra is an absolute must. --Susan Harrison ... Read more

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Find The Pearls Of Lutra
This was one of the best Redwall books that I have ever read. It was a lot more action packed than the others except - of course - Marlfox. I especially liked it when
Grath Longfetch, the last member of the Lutra Holt of otters, was killing off some searats that were coming ashore.
Martin the Warrior the Second, son of Matimeo and grandsire is Mattiais, is the defender of Redwall. Tansy the hogmaid and Avren the squirrel dibbun went into Mossflower woods in search of some herbs. They stumbled upon a dead weasel named Graylunk. That's when the search for the Tears Of The Ocean start. Lord Ublaz, ruler of Sampetra, wants the pearls to put into his crown. He sends forces to Mossflower. Abbot Durral and Viola the bankvole are eating a picnic lunch out of Redwall's walls. They are captured by the enemy. Martin along with the shrew, Guosom, and a Holt of otters head to the sea. They get to Sampetra and set most of the fleet on fire excluding Freebooter. That's when the fight begins.
I think if I should recommend this book to anyone, it would be old or young. Because it has action and adventure with a good twist at the end.

This is the best redwall novel by far!!!!!!!!!!!
Redwall is the best series of books but this is the best book. Starring Tansy the hedgehog, Craklyn the squirrel, Rollo the recorder, abbot Durall, Piknim squirrel and Martin the warrior this tells a tale of six rose colored pearls, the tears of all the ocean which are trying to be found for two different reasons. On the isle of sampetra, a madeyed emporer, Ublaz is also trying to find the pearls. With the aid of trident weilding rats and flesh eating lizards, he is competing with corsairs for controll of the isle. So if you're looking for adventure and battles and amazing power, read Pearls of Lutra.

A Very GREAT book
This is the best book in the series, It has alot of action and some drama and a lot of Adventure. However read the books in order and I hope you read this one cause its GREAT!!

An excite squel
In Pearls of lutra the evil Pim martin Ulba Madeyes is seek seven perals that he stole from and ottter hord he slaughtered. He tracks the perals to the abby. Where his montro lizard capture Rollo who is no the Abbey Recorder.

Martin the son of Mattimeo must embark on his quest to rescue there beloved recorder. This book is full of action and graphic battles. The must solve the clues to find and locate the seven perals that the vermin brought into Redwall.

A good buck with lots of action there was one part I did not like. When Skipper of the otters order Saint Nina Church to be burned to the ground. Other than this the book is fine.

Holt Lutraaaa!!!
This book is really good. Action, riddles, drama...this book has it all. In my oppinion its one of this best in the Redwall series (a series with animals as animals as main characters). Also if you like this book read the Long Patrol so you can see Tansy,Craklyn and others again. ... Read more

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Self-described "scalawag" Brian Jacques (venerable author of the beloved Redwall series ) sets out to spook young readers with six scary (but, of course, not too scary) tales, steeped in a mulligan stew of folk fables, ancient myths, and horror-flick fiends.

The star of the sextet is undoubtedly Jacques' eccentric style--his diction, humor, and unmistakable brogue--which (in context) shouldn't give young readers too much trouble, and often makes for very-fun reading besides: "No, sir, I h'arrived too late. But I knows me rats, sir. If the h'Oriental chap says that's wot 'appened, then I'll back 'im h'all the way." Kids, of course, figure prominently in each story, too--whether as protagonists or as more scurrilous lads and lasses getting their well-deserved comeuppance. One such schoolboy causes much mayhem in the book's first (and by far best) story, in which an aspiring scoundrel named Archibald Smifft summons an occult creature, the Ribbajack, to do his evil bidding. Other stories riff off various other creepy creatures, from werewolves to ghosts to even Medusa, usually with some winking moral woven in by Jacques.

Some of the tales (the title story and "Miggy Mags and the Malabar Sailor," in particular) pack more punch than others, but there's more than enough fun here for a few late-night, flashlight reads. (Ages 9 to 12) --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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Truly good
An imcomporable masterpiece of quiet, subtle children's literature, perhaps only equalled by other books in the series such as "Moominpappa at Sea" or the inexplicably out of print "Moominvalley in November." A perfect read for winter, embodying both its beauty and loneliness, and the way in which good souls can muddle through it, flaws and all. Sophisticated, sensitive children will most appreciate this unique world.

Perfect gift for kids or adults
I've given at least 5 copies of this book to friends ranging in age from 8 to 50, and everyone I've given it to has loved it. Moomintroll's adventures here are less rollicking than in the earlier Moomin books, but that's in keeping with the wintry setting of the story. Jansson is expert at combining sly, sometimes dark humor with a sense of wonder and delight in the world. The mood is quiet, sometimes somber, but somehow reading this book always makes me feel happy and content. Probably my favorite in this wonderful series.

Subtle and wonderful
Moomintrolls usually sleep through the long winter, but when the moon shines upon him, Moomintroll awakes one January to discover an alien world of cold and snow while the rest of his family sleeps on. (Moomintrolls are not trolls as we commonly think of them, but handsome little round fellows - see the picture on the cover. That's Moomintroll on the left in the brown coat.) At first he feels terribly alone in this strange season, but he soon discovers companions in the form of Too-Ticky, a sensible creature who has taken up residence in the bathing house, and Little My, a devil-may-care little critter known from other Moomin books in the series. Alongside these friends Moomintroll faces the winter, with its freezing cold blasts, sledding on tea trays, equinox bonfires, ice fishing, and blizzards that promise spring. He soon discovers that the winter landscape is full of lonely, oddball (and comical) creatures who are not around at other times of year, and does his best to shelter and entertain them in the Moominhouse. Like all of Jansson's fine Moomin books, this one astounds me with its ability to convey power and subtle emotion with just a few choice words. Her exquisite attention to the aspects of the season, as well as to the sensitive inner worlds of her characters, render this a masterpiece. (Its subtleties, both comic and deeper, might perhaps be appreciated by slightly offbeat children who like a little peace and quiet sometimes to be alone with their thoughts.)

Brave New World
Moomintroll did what no other Moomin in the history of the world has ever done. He woke up in the middle of his Winter Sleep. He sees a world he never saw before. He is by turns frightened, lonely, persevering, and at times just a mite irritated. Thus begins this charming tale told with subtlety and grace by the talented Tove Jansson.

The creatures may be strange and wondrous, but somehow we feel as if we might have met them before someplace. Haven't we all known someone like the Hemulen: large, cheerful, energetic without a mean bone in his body who always wants us to enjoy the cold brisk air and strenuous sports with him-and why is it we don't exactly like him very well?

The descriptions of Moomin world are lovely and fanciful. Early spring clouds are "scatterbrained" rushing along. The Great Cold is beautiful, but ominous. This is a book for all ages. It saddens me my children are not young enough to be read to anymore. The Moomins, like Winnie the Pooh, are perfect read-alouds with assured discussions afterward.

A lovely book. Highly recommended.

FANTASTIC
This book is simply FANTASTIC. I first read it when I was 8 (20+ now). It has a sense of wonder to it, that really undefinable suspension of reality where you go with the "flow". I dont want to give the story away, but every child under 10 should read this book. Adults will probably like it too. To me the this is in my top 10 books of all time. (And I read a lot). The only thing that comes close to comparing for children (in my opinion) is the short story "The Little Prince" ... Read more

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McDuff a Family Favorite
My one-year-old daughter loves McDuff. The illustrations are what really make this book stand out. They convey a sense of humor that even adults can enjoy - we love when McDuff gives the baby squinty looks! We read every night but McDuff and the Baby is the only book that she will sit all the way through - smiling at every page. We look forward to more McDuff books!

A perfect little book, about a perfect little dog!
I loved this book! I bought it for my niece because I have aWestie. The illustrations compliment the story extremely well. Youcan really tell that the writer and illustrator both own Westies! I recommend this book t