Though one of the later Redwall titles, this book still managed to maintain freshness of plot and did not fall prey to the "stock character syndrome" that plagued many other titles in the series. It is a good read with interesting characters (even the villain, for once), and offers a rare glimpse into the history of the Redwall world.
The thirteenth book in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga - soon to be a major Netflix movie!
Salamandastron, under the guardianship of old Lord Stonepaw, is under threat from an enemy of immense and terrifying power. Ungatt Trunn, the wildcat who can make the stars fall from the sky, has attacked with his Blue Hordes and is determined that the fortress should be his. The mountain's defences are weak and it seems that nothing can stand in his way.
Nothing, that is, but the badger Lord Brocktree, who is drawn to Salamandastron by an undeniable sense of duty. But if…
This one is worthy of a read, if for no other reason than to compare it to the film that was based off of it. Needless to say, the book is far better, and makes much more sense. In an era when environmental concerns and animal rights were a little more prominent, books like this were more common (e.g. The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams), and offer an insight not only into the ideas of the author, but also of the times in which they were penned. Fascinating, and well written. It requires a little more thought from the reader than one might expect from a children's book today.
Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award–winning classic by notable children’s author Robert C. O’Brien.
Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a…
This is actually one that I've been reading for the past 5 years (day by day, just as the title suggests). It is a fun and fascinating way to examine the American Civil War based on the significant events of each day as they unfolded. Some entries are but a single sentence; some take up multiple pages. But each one gives you something to think about, especially if, like me, you read each entry on the actual day of the year it refers to, year after year. It is a great way to immerse yourself in the subject, reading about the events at the same pace at which they actually occurred, and thus roughly how the general public would have known about them. While I come at it from the perspective of one who knows a lot about the war and its events, I imagine for someone completely unfamiliar, it would be an even more fun and educational experience if you're willing to stick to it.
