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RAkkETY TAM
There has never been a Redwall hero
quite like Rakkety Tam, the roguish
Highlander squirrel who sets off for
Mossflower Wood on a mercenary errand
and loses his heart to the charms
of Redwall Abbey. And there’s never
been a villain quite like Gulo the Savage:
a vicious beast-eating wolverine who
descends upon the Abbey in search of a
relic called the Walking Stone. “Jacques
once again delivers a heroic tale of
friendship, valor, and a battle between
good and evil.” —School Library Journal
Rec: BL, SLJ, V
5 1/8 x 7 3/4 384 pp. 2006
978-0-14-240683-0 $8.99
REDWALL
When the peaceful life of ancient Redwall
Abbey is shattered by the arrival
of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous
hordes, Matthias, a young mouse,
determines to find the legendary sword
of Martin the Warrior which, he is convinced,
will help Redwall’s inhabitants
destroy the enemy. “This epic adventure
contains elements of all grand quests,
with heroic archetypes that will keep
fans of Tolkein and King Arthur tales
engaged to the final battle.” —Publishers
Weekly
Rec: AY, BLH, C, CLJ, CR, CS, E, H, K, LA, NYT, PW, SLJH,
TE, W
5 1/8 x 7 3/4 352 pp. 2002
978-0-14-230237-8 $7.99
6 x 9 352 pp. 2000
978-0-399-23629-7 $12.95
ACE
4 1/4 x 6 3/4 333 pp. 1998
978-0-441-00548-2 $7.99
REDWALL 20TH ANNIVERSARY
GIFT PACkAGE ❖
Illustrated by Gary Chalk
A stunning slipcased edition of the
best-selling fantasy classic.
8 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 1 5/8 352 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240945-9 $17.99
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SALAMANDASTRON
The inhabitants of Redwall relax in the
haze of summer-but as they do, the
neighboring stronghold of Salamandastron
lies besieged by the evil weasel
army of Ferhago the Assassin. Worse still,
Mara, beloved daughter of Urthstripe,
Badger Lord of the Fire Mountain, is
in terrible danger. Then a lightning
bolt uncovers the sword of Martin the
Warrior, and young Samkin embarks on
an adventure that leads him to Mara.
“[T]horoughly satisfying!”
—School Library Journal
Rec: PWH, SLJ
5 x 7 3/4 400 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250152-8 $8.99
ACE
4 1/4 x 6 3/4 356 pp. 1994
978-0-441-00031-9 $7.99
TAGGERUNG
“Here’s book 14 in the Redwall dynasty,
and Jacques shows no sign of flagging…A
baby otter is kidnapped by the
vermin horde, whose leader believes him
to be the epic hero Taggerung. As the
otter grows, he runs away from his evil
foster clan and, with the help of many
good friends, particularly the harvest
mouse Nimbalo, he finally makes his way
home to Redwall…The fact that fans will
devour this book is doubtless.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, HK, K, PW, SLJ, V
4 1/4 x 7 448 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250154-2 $8.99
TRISS
Triss, Shogg, and Welfo escape from
slavery at Riftgard and are pursued
across the sea toward Redwall by Princess
Kurdah, Prince Bladd, and a band
of freebooters who seek the rumored
treasure of Brockhall. “The fifteenth saga
in the Redwall series continues the satisfying
formula in which the separate paths
of valorous companions and brutal villains
eventually converge… The myriad
Redwall fans will relish this.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, H, PW, SLJ, V
4 1/4 x 7 400 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240248-1 $7.99
See index for more titles by Brian Jacques.
KIDD, SUE MONK
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
“The tale of one motherless daughter’s
discovery of what family really means—
and of the strange and wondrous places
we find love.”
PENGUIN
—The Washington Post
5 x 7 3/4 336 pp. 2003
978-0-142-00174-5 $14.00
KOJA, KATHE
THE BLUE MIRROR
“Maggy, a talented, 17-year-old artist
who spends long hours sketching at a
local cafe, notices a beautiful boy of extraordinary
grace…through the window.
Eventually she and Cole meet, and she
falls head over heels in love. Despite the
well-meaning advice of a friend, Maggy
is unable to see Cole’s considerable flaws,
and the relationship spirals downward
until a tragedy finally forces her to see
what is really going on.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, C, H, K, PWH, SLJ
4 1/4 x 7 128 pp. 2006
978-0-14-240693-9 $6.99
BUDDHA BOY
The kids at school call Jinsen “Buddha
Boy”—he wears oversize tie-dyed dragon
T-shirts, shaves his head, and always
seems to be smiling. He’s clearly a freak.
Then Justin is paired with him for a class
project. As he gets to know Jinsen and
his incredible artistic talent, Justin questions
his own beliefs. “Koja accomplishes
quite a feat...A compelling introduction
to Buddhism and a credible portrait of
how true friendship brings out the best
in people.” —Publishers WeeklyH
Rec: BL, PWH, SLJ, V
4 1/4 x 6 3/4 128 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240209-2 $5.99