Rakkety Tam (Redwall Series #17)

by Brian Jacques

Overview

There has never been a Redwall hero quite like Rakkety Tam, theroguish 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. Readers will cheer at the return of the Long Patrol, the antics of a renegade vole thief, and the emergence of a new champion to wield the sword of Martin.
As fans of Brian Jacques and Redwall know, the adventures just keep getting bigger and better.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780142406830
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	09/21/2006
Series:	Redwall Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	63,499
Product dimensions:	5.13(w) x 7.75(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Brian Jacques was both a master storyteller and a jack-of-all-trades. He lived the life of a sailor, actor, stand-up comedian, radio host, bobby, even a bus driver. He was the recipient of an honorary doctorate in literature from the University of Liverpool and a New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five books for younger readers, including the wildly popular Redwall series. Dr. Jacques was a lifelong resident of Liverpool, England.

Date of Birth:

June 15, 1939

Date of Death:

February 5, 2011

Place of Birth:

Liverpool, England

Place of Death:

Liverpool, England

Education:

St. John¿s School, Liverpool, England

Website:

http://www.redwall.org

Editorial Reviews

The Abbey of Redwall and all its peaceful inhabitants by a ravenous invader. From the frozen north, Gulo the Savage and his pack of white-furred vermin have landed to slaughter Gulo's brother, cannibalize the land, and seize the fabled Walking Stick. Can anybody stop this vicious beast-eating wolverine? A new hero named Rakkety Tam musters all his squirrel courage to seize the day. Redwaaaaaaal!

The Redwall series marches on with Rakkety Tam by Brian Jacques. Gulo the Savage-a cannibalistic wolverine with an army of foxes and ermines-invades, searching for the "Walking Stone" his brother Askor stole. King Araltum and Igda Drayqueen turn to the surly, squirrelly warriors Rakkety Tam MacBurl and Wild Doogy Plumm to find Gulo and repossess their kingdom's banner, as Gulo advances on Redwall. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

Gr 5-9-Jacques once again delivers a heroic tale of friendship, valor, and a battle between good and evil. Gulo the Savage and his army of vermin invade Mossflower Country to murder his brother and capture the coveted Walking Stone. Rakkety Tam MacBurl, a highland warrior, and his companion Wild Doogy Plumm, join forces with the hares of the Long Patrol Regiment and the occupants and friends of Redwall Abbey to defeat the villains. Numerous battles occur across Mossflower Country and eventually end at the doorstep of Redwall Abbey. This fast-paced adventure will keep readers on their toes until the final battle. Elliot's ink sketches appear at the head of each chapter, giving readers a glimpse of what is to come. Some characters' accents may pose a slight challenge for those not familiar with the previous books. The colorful writing style, the strong cast of characters, and twisting plot will continue to delight fans of the series.-Christine McGinty, Albany Public Library, NY Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Praise for the Redwall series
 
“Brian Jacques has the true fantasy writer’s ability to create a wholly new and believable world.” –School Library Journal
 
 “The medieval world of Redwall Abbey—where gallant mouse warriors triumph over evil invaders—has truly become the stuff of legend.” –Seattle Post-Intelligencer
 
 “A grand adventure story. Once the reader is hooked, there is no peace until the final page.” –Chicago Sun-Times
 
 “Jacques’s effortless, fast-paced narrative gets its readers quickly hooked. He clearly loves this other world he has created—there’s a genius sense of involvement and care (lots of lovingly descriptive passages), as well as an overflowing, driving imagination.” –Birmingham Post
 
“Redwall is both an incredible and ingratiating place, one to which readers will doubtless cheerfully return.” –New York Times Book Review
 
 “An excellent adventure with an enlightened conscience. Brilliantly complex. With vibrant and distinct animal characters, Jacques’s classically inspired plot-weaving achieves virtuosity.” –Publishers Weekly
 
 “Only a churl would reject this morality play in fur.” –Kirkus Reviews
 
“Filled with the kind of vibrant storytelling that fans of Jacques have come to expect. His dialogue is lively and delightful to read aloud…so rich in detail that the sights and sounds and smells of the adventure pull the reader in.” –Grand Rapids Press (MI)
 
 “A richly imagined world in which bloody battles vie for attention with copious feasting and tender romancing. Where males and females are hero's and warriors. Where the young triumph and the old endure. Where intelligence is as valued as strength and wit is frequently more important than size…[Jacques] continues to surprise and delight with intriguing plots and fresh faces.” –Cincinnati Enquirer
 
 “The Knights of the Round Table with paws.” –The Sunday Times (London)

From the Publisher

Gulo, a flesh-eating savage wolverine, has returned to peaceful Redwall Abbey. With his army of weasels, foxes, and other vermin, Gulo means to pillage the Abbey and kill Mossflower's residents until he finds the Walking Stone, a symbol of great power. Heroic Rakkety Tam McBurl and Wild Doogy Plumm, two soldier-of-fortune squirrels, join with the hares of the Long Patrol Regiment to defend against this evil force. Performances by the author and a full cast are enthusiastic and intense as cast members enter into the spirit of the wild and woolly action. Youngsters new to the series might find it difficult to keep the characters straight, but compelling performances make this seventeenth Redwall adventure a powerful listening experience for fans. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine

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