His elite forces are an army of barbaric native monitor lizards, led by Lask Frildur, as well as a regiment of big searats that carry tridents as a mark of their rank, headed by Sagitar Sawfang. The emperor of all corsairs that make their berth at Sampetra is Ublaz Mad Eyes, a large, sinewy pine marten with a hypnotic stare. Meanwhile, far across the western sea on the tropical isle of Sampetra, trouble is brewing. Along the way, they meet two travelers: the irrepressible hare Clecky and his owl friend Gerul. Tansy, a young hedgehog who is considered generally capable and intelligent, piques Martin's curiosity, who quickly leads curious Redwallers back to the quarry to examine the mysterious skeleton. Martin is the son of Mattimeo and the current abbey champion. They are presently disoriented in a rainstorm and, failing to return to the abbey before the breaking of the storm, are rescued by Martin II. 'The Knights of the Round Table with paws.When gathering herbs near the quarry in Mossflower Woods, young Redwallers Tansy and Arven come across a mysterious skeleton among the rocks. Where intelligence is as valued as strength and wit is frequently more important than size… continues to surprise and delight with intriguing plots and fresh faces.' Cincinnati Enquirer Where the young triumph and the old endure. Where males and females are heroes and warriors. 'A richly imagined world in which bloody battles vie for attention with copious feasting and tender romancing. 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) 'Filled with the kind of vibrant storytelling that fans of Jacques have come to expect.

'Only a churl would reject this morality play in fur.' Kirkus Reviews With vibrant and distinct animal characters, Jacquess classically inspired plot-weaving achieves virtuosity.' Publishers Weekly 'An excellent adventure with an enlightened conscience.

'Redwall is both an incredible and ingratiating place, one to which readers will doubtless cheerfully return.' New York Times Book Review He clearly loves this other world he has createdtheres a genius sense of involvement and care (lots of lovingly descriptive passages), as well as an overflowing, driving imagination.' Birmingham Post 'Jacquess effortless, fast-paced narrative gets its readers quickly hooked. Once the reader is hooked, there is no peace until the final page.' Chicago Sun-Times 'The medieval world of Redwall Abbeywhere gallant mouse warriors triumph over evil invadershas truly become the stuff of legend.' Seattle Post-Intelligencer 'Brian Jacques has the true fantasy writers ability to create a wholly new and believable world.' School Library Journal

Pearls of Lutra by Brian Jacques