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J.S. Allen Author Of Woodland Tales

From J.S.'s 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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J.S.'s 3 favorite reads in 2025

J.S. Allen Why J.S. loves this book

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.

By Robert C. O'Brien , Zena Bernstein (illustrator) ,

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4 authors picked Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

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…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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J.S. Allen Author Of Woodland Tales

From J.S.'s 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Author Author Linguist Historian Nature lover Individualist

J.S.'s 3 favorite reads in 2025

J.S. Allen Why J.S. loves this book

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.

By Brian Jacques ,

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2 authors picked Lord Brocktree as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 9, 10, and 11.

What is this book about?

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…


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