65 pages • 2 hours read
Brian JacquesRedwall
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1986A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Redwall by Brian Jacques follows Matthias, a young mouse, as he defends the peaceful Redwall Abbey from the ruthless rat warlord, Cluny the Scourge. Set in a medieval world, Matthias embarks on a heroic quest to retrieve the lost sword of Martin the Warrior to protect his home. Themes of heroism, community, and bravery are explored as the creatures of Redwall work together to overcome evil.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Brian Jacques' Redwall captivates with its richly detailed world and charming animal characters, appealing mostly to young readers and lovers of epic fantasy. Praise highlights its imaginative storytelling and vibrant prose, yet some criticize the predictable plot and repetitive themes. Overall, it offers an adventurous escape despite minor narrative shortcomings.
Who Should Read Redwall?
A reader who enjoys vivid fantasy worlds, heroic quests, and anthropomorphic animal characters will delight in Redwall by Brian Jacques. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit or C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia will appreciate Jacques’s blend of adventure, camaraderie, and richly detailed settings.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
800LBook Details
Fantasy
Action / Adventure
Children's Literature
Animals
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Society: Community
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance