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The aged Badger Lord of Salamandastron sends a young haremaid on a quest to find his successor Gorath—held captive by Vizka Longtooth and his scurrilous crew of Sea Raiders, bound for plunder and conquest. ... Read more

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Eulalia!
I was going to give this book 3 stars until I remembered Gruntan Kurdly and Mad Maudie. I didn't like the badgers, and Abbot Daucus was the typical proud-to-be-ruling Redwall type as the later Abbots were. But Mad Maudie (The Hon.!) was funny, especially when a hare reported her in the beginning of the book, saying she went "bonkers". Gruntan Kurdly sounded very funny, and he was paid back for being greedy! I won't say how so I don't give any story away.

Jacques blew it this time.
I love the Redwall books. I have now read every single one execept the Sable Quean, but I was disappointed by this one. When I first heard about it, I thought it would be awesome. How could a book called "Eulalia!" not be great? It was pretty good until martin "saves" Gorath from the bloodwrath. ARE YOU KIDDING?! THAT WAS THE BEST THING ABOUT THE BADGERS!!!! I loved it when they went berzerk and started killing everyone! I did not find any lovable characters, and the abbot was rather stupid. If you like Redwall, steer clear of Eulalia.

Eulalia- not the best.
I love the Redwall books. I really enjoy each new book. I have now read them all except the Sable Quean, and I find this one to be the worst. It started off with promise- a badger taken captive by sea rats. I liked it up until the point where he escapes. I can't believe that Jacques got rid of the bloodwrath. THAT WAS THE BEST THING ABOUT BADGERS!!!!!!! I loved it when they went berzerk and started killing everyone! I found a total lack of loveable characters in this one, and the abbot is fairly stupid. That's why I hate this one.

Another Charmer
Torn from his humble home in the Northern Isles, Gorath the badger is taken captive aboard the feared vessel Bludgullet captained by the feared Viska Longtooth, a savage and crazed fox with an unquenchable blood thirst.

Meanwhile, far away in the heart of Mossflower Woods, a young thief is exiled from the great Redwall Abbey. Excited to seek his fortunes in the wider world, Orkwill Prink, a spirited and energetic hedgehog forges ahead into the unknown to search out his fate. Orkwill is unaware however, that he is soon to cross paths with the mighty badger and a crew of vile vermin.

I have always been a lover of Brian Jacques's Redwall series, and Eulalia was no exception. I love Jacques's work because even though the reader visits the same places over and over again in all of his books, his world becomes familiar and comforting as opposed to boring and predictable. His characters are always easy to love, and wonderful to hate all at the same time.

It's hard to find too many criticisms of Eulalia, which I'm afraid, will make for a fairly boring review, but Jacques's work always speaks for itself so I suppose lengthy reviews are not needed.

If I had to find a single complaint it would be with the characters of Salixia and Tabura. The pair shows up in the last quarter of Eulalia without warning and are suddenly major characters in the story. I did not dislike the characters at all; I just found that it was unusual for Jacques's style to suddenly throw in major characters so late in the story.

So, boring this review may have been, but Eulalia certainly is not. If you're an avid Redwall reader you've probably already read it and are at this review simply to see if I liked it as much as you did. If you're new to Redwall or thinking about picking up the series for your child do so, you won't regret it!

Intruging and wellwritten
A very decisive plot.Definetly NOT my favorite but up there somewhere. As the rope ends intwine and the puzzels pieces come together it all makes sense.A banished hedghog a headstrong hare and a revenged filled young badger help each other toward thier own destines. Vizka is the tipicall baddie, fitting in to the story quite well.A first Redwall reader, read Rakkety Tam,a Redwall adict, read. ... Read more

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In the fifth volume of the Redwall series, the powers of good and evil collide as Ferhago the Assassin, an evil weasel, attacks the mountain stronghold of Salamandastron, ruled by the badger Lord Urthstripe the Strong.Amazon.com Review
As the inhabitants of Redwall relax in the haze of the long, hot summer, they are unaware that the neighboring stronghold of Salamandastron lies besieged by the evil weasel army of Ferhago the Assassin. Nor do they realize that Mara, beloved daughter of Urthsipe, Badger Lord of the Fire Mountain, is in terrible danger. But when a lightening bolt uncovers the sword of Martin the Warrior, young Samkin embarks on adventure that leads him to Mara, and their lives become inextricably entwined.

Brian Jacques once again strikes to the heart in this stunningly executed adventure, another in the best-selling Redwall series, proving, if indeed proof was needed, that he ranks high among the best children's authors in the world. His genius lies in his ability to capture character and atmosphere with a stroke of a pen, drawing the reader in until the only way to start breathing again is to finish the book. --Susan Harrison ... Read more

Customer Reviews (134)

Astounding and suspensful!!!!
Yet again, Brian Jacques has created another wonderful tale of war, adventure, laughter, and a whole lot of good cooking. With a combination of vivid description and a suspenseful plot, this book is a great read. The story is set in several places, which include Redwall, Mossflower woods, and Salamandastron. This story is told in several different character's points of view, which gives it an interesting aspect when the story unfolds and everything comes together. This tale starts off by introducing Ferahgo the Assassin and his band of Corpsemakers. When Ferahgo decides to attack Salamandastron and capture the fabled Badger Lords treasure, the Long Patrol and its battlehardened hares aren't going down without a fight. At the same time, two rats steal Martin the Warrior's sword, who are promptly followed by Samkin and Arula, who hope to recover the precious sword. As their adventures unwind, so does time and hope for survival. Just when Ferahgo breaches Salamandastron, Logalog and Mara come to save the day with the Guossom band. This book will most certainly be a good read for almost anyone. Enjoy!!

Great!
At one time, this was my favorite redwall book. It was also the first redwall book I read all of. In this book, the fearless badger lord Urthstripe the Strong leads his army of long patrol hares in a battle against the cruel Ferahgo the Assasin. Read this book, it's great!

Different Size than others
While the book itself is very good (according to my 12 yr. old son), the size is different than the rest and he likes things orderly (especially since there are so many in this series) so we ended up going out and purchasing the same book, but by "Ace" publishers so they would all fit on his bed shelf.

The Book of Salamandstron
The Book of Salamandstron



Salamandstron, written by Brian Jacques in 1992 and published in 1993, is the fifth book in the Redwall Series. Like all Redwall books, Salamandstron is an animal adventure saga, which picturesquely describes a stunning tale set in medieval times. Intently, because of the strength of the story line, the reader will continue on through the book, like a bookworm, to find out what happens in the end When finished the person who examines this book, will have perused 391 obsessive pages, which, as interpreted, would have taken the reader through the world of Redwall.



Since the book, at times, tells five different stories, there are several different main characters and several antagonists. The first main character to be introduced is Lord Uthstripe the Strong, the Badger lord of Salamandstron, a mountain fortress. The Badgers lords of this massive mountain are mysterious characters. They are fierce fighters and reckless worries, who at times can be possessed by the terrible blood wrath and kill all in sight. Uthstrip's adopted daughter Mara, at the beginning of the book, was not content with her life at Salamandstron. The military fortress was strict and forcible, and Mara did not like her restrictions. Samkin, a young squirrel, contentedly lived at Redwall Abbey. In the beginning he was very mischievous and many times because of his carelessness, almost caused serous injuries. Ferahgo was an evil, cruel, pain-causing tyrant, who was the assassin weasel and chieftain of the horde of corps makers. Cruelly he Murdered Urthstripes parents and caused Urthstripe and his albino brother to be separated. Ferahgo's son Klitch was just as evil and crafty as his father. Fighting against each other, both wanted control of Salamandstron. Another enemy (although not a living creature) gets introduced about half way through the book. A terrible sickness called Dryditch Fever takes hold of the Abbey. It almost wipes out all. Although the characters all have different story lines within the book, each one is tied together in the end.



Opening at Salamandstron, the story begins with gloom. From the first, as Urthstripe reveals his anxiety for Mara with the words "Any sign of Mara yet?" it tells of Mara's discontentedness with the strictly ruled life she is living. It opens with her gone on one of her frequent run-a-ways. When she returns after two days absence from the mountain she brings two vermin, one of them Klitch, who falsely befriended her. Urthstripe throws the weasel and his companion out of the mountain, and Mara becomes so angry that she runs away for good. Accidentally (at Redwall) Samkin finds the skillfully crafted sword of the Legendary Hero, Martin the Warrior, but two stoats evilly steal the magnificent sword. The vermin were part of Ferahgo's horde but deserted. Samkin and Arula (Samkin's mole friend) chase after the stoats because the sword, which they took, represents the spirit of Redwall and could not be lost. They met some peculiar friends. Back at the Abbey Dry Ditch Fever broke out. Everywhere, from Salamandstron to Redwall Abbey trouble seemed to be taking hold of the good guys.



As the book continues the troubles grow worse. Mara, after being chased by Ferahgo's horde, escapes, but was betrayed into the hands of King Glagweb, the head of a cannibal toad tribe. Unfortunately she and several shrews, which were also caught, were going to be served up at a special occasion. Back at Redwall Thrugg, a brave otter set out on a journey to the mountains of the north to try to find the Icetor Flowers, which will cure any sickness. Sadly, however he gets trapped. Attacking him, a horde of crows in a pine forest almost overwhelmed Thrugg and his little friend baby Dumble. Samkin and his mole friend Arula were still persistently chasing after the vermin who stole the sword, when, one died of Dryditch fever and the other was killed by Ferahgo's tracker rats. The head of the trackers took the sword and headed back to Ferahgo's horde, but Samking and Arula still followed. They followed to get back the sword, they followed for their friends at the abbey, and they followed to slay the takers of Martins legendary blade. At Redwall Abbey, as dry ditch fever took victim after victim, all but two or three animals were stricken. At Salamandstron there was great famine because Ferahgo who besieged the mountain somehow destroyed or poisoned all the mountains food. Will Redwall Abbey be wiped out, or will Thrugg get back in time with the Icetor flowers? Will Mara and her friends be eaten or will they find a way to escape? Will Samkin retrieve the great sword? Will Salamandstron hold out?To discover what happens, READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



If The book Salamandstron is amazing it is because it seizes and holds the readers attention. Having a good story line, this book is extremely well written. Undoutedly, another reason this book is so good is because Brian Jacques uses very descriptive adjectives and excellent verbs as illustrations for every scene. The story builds up suspense.Throughout, it never contradicts itself. The story is very vivid. Salamandstron is not just a book, which might be ok to glance over; it is a must-read saga.

Amazing Adventures
What would you do if you were being attacked by an army of vermin, or your abbeys most prized possession, or if your abbey was being threatened by a deadly disease? Would you defend yourselves, find an antidote, or would you go after the possession? Well that is exactly what the charaters in this story did. This little world is filled with badgers, hares, vermin, mice, moles, shrews and squirrels. Also thisworld is also filled with a volcanoe, woods, seas, dunes, lakes, rivvers and enormous mountians.

Inthis fantasy a bagder named Mara left her home because her strict father was always punishing her. When she left, her friend ccame along with her. His name was Pikkle. On their journey they met two vermin who became frineds with them so they woild lead them to Salamandastron )(Mara's fathers fortress). There had been many rumors that there is a great fortune somewhere inside the volcanoe. So now the vermin were going to attack the fortress. Another two vermin acted as if they were lonely travelers (but they really weren't) and went to Redwall and the Red wallers accepted them. They tricked the Redwallers and stole the sword of Martin the Warrior also killing one of the Redwallers. When the vermin escaped one of them died of a deadly disease. He got the disease while at Redwall and now the Redwallers are at great risk.

What will happen to everyone?Will Salamandastron survive?Will the Redwallers perish?Will they get the sword back?This book was relly good and every time it would sound good, it would change to someone else. I would really recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy, action, and adventure.This is the fifth book of the 17 book series.

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Excellent service
This book arrived before it was scheduled and in excellent condition. I am very pleased with the results of this purchase.

READ IT
This is in my top 5 list of books I have ever read. And they are all by this author. An amazingly well written book and series.

Triss:A Tale That Will Keep You Busy
Triss by Brian Jacques is a book with adventure, action, humor, etc. It begins taking place at the fortress of the evil ferret King Agarnu and his family on an island called Riftgard far across the sea. He holds hundreds of thousands of slaves. Three of the slaves, Triss the squirrel, Shogg the otter, and Welfo the hedgehog, are planning a daring escape. They eventually escape on King Agarnu's prize boat, also vowing that one day, they will free all the slaves held at Riftgard. The ferret king's daughter, Princess Kurda, is furious and swears that she will capture them and kill them. So begins her chase with her brother, Prince Bladd, an army of her soldiers, and Freebooters [pirates basically.] Meanwhile, at the mountain fortress Salamandastron, the Badger Lord's son Sagax and Sagax's hare friend Scarum run away from Salamandastron. They sail away on their friend Kroova the otter's boat, the Stopdog. Many dangers await the trio, and are they ready for them? At Redwall Abbey, the two Dibbuns Bikkle and Ruggum manage to escape from Redwall so they won't have to take baths. By accident, they stumble upon Brockhall, the home of badgers before Salamandastron was around. However, three evil, scaly, and dangerous creatures are now living at Brockhall and are unwilling to let a single animal enter their home. Will the Redwallers find a way to be rid of this danger, and will Triss, Shogg, and Welfo manage to stay free and free the other slaves? Triss by Brian Jacques is certainly a book you will not want to put down.

another good redwall book
I havent read all of the books in the redwall series, this one was my 4th actually. I had a great time reading this one just as i had the others. Some people say Jacques has run out of ideas, maybe thats true, cant say as i havent read all of them. But his current ideas are already great and i just want to read another epic from the redwall world even if it bares similarities in themes and plots.
I love how Jacques keeps the story going from 3 different points. We have 3 main parties: a group of adventurers from salamandastron, 3 escaped slaves from an island run by a tyrant king, and the party sent out to capture the slaves with a bunch of freebooters. One chapter we have the journey of the adventurers, the other chapter is on the slaves, etc... eventually leading them together.
I also love the description of foods in jacques books as usual. The standard mole dialect, even though i barely understand, is lovable as usual. The dibbuns...well need i say more? One thing i wouldve like is the characters to be developed some more, and the fight parts to be a little more detailed.
Basically this is another great addition to the redwall series and if your a fan you should get it already. If your new to the series but like adventure and a well told story this is a good buy.

Very Good.
This is a good book, but Brian Jacques seems, about a 4 on a scale of 10, to be becoming uninterested in Redwall and its affairs. I don't mean to dissuade the reader from purchasing the book, because it is a very good book, but for people who are very picky about the style of their book and can tell the interest level of the author, I would recomend that they think for 5 seconds more than usual about buying this book.
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Product Description
Redwall fans will love the ghostly side of Brian Jacques!

Filled with humor, adventure, and imagination, these seven short stories go from the lighthearted to the bizarre. From a teenager who drives a museum curator to mummify him for signing Phantom Snake (an anagram of his name) all over his exhibits, to a boy who's dared to visit the tomb of a vampire at midnight only to discover that the vampire boy he meets has a mother who nags just like his own, the eerie and chilling settings and characters will captivate readers.

"Well crafted and smoothly written...While suitable for reading aloud, the tales are even better under the covers with a flashlight." --Booklist, starred review

"Brian Jacques, author of the Redwall books, proves to have a surprising gift for amusing, sometimes horrifying, sometimes quite poignant ghost stories....An excellent choice for reading aloud." --The Horn Book ... Read more

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Strange, but not Ghostly
I will admit that I was looking for a book to keep me up all night, but instead I found a slightly eerie, yet funny book about ghosts and vampires.
The best story is "The Fate of Thomas P. Kanne".
Bottom line:
It was good, but I've read scarier.

Brian Jacques, an awesome author
This a totally cool book. perfect for campfires. all of these stories are eery, spooky, or hilarious. In my opinion, his other books also rock the house. I've read every one. if you don't buy this, you should check it out of the library and take the time to read it. I especially praise "Jamie and the Vampire". Hillariously funny! I also liked "Thomas P. Kanne". This scared the crap out of me! If you can't get hold of this book then buy it.Definetly your loss if you don't read it.

Bad things happen to bad people
Having enjoyed reading the Redwall series of books by the same author, I started this book with high expectations. While the seven stories all have interesting and unexpected twists and an odd sense of humor, I ultimately found the book unsatisfying. The Redwall books are stories about good triumphing over evil. In Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales, the best you could say about the stories is that bad things happen to bad people. The characters are either bad people, or good people who are victimized by the bad people. For this reason, I found it hard to relate to any of the characters. And unlike Jacques' other books, there are no heroic figures fighting on the side of good. If this book is meant to help instill positive values in younger readers, it would be by frightening them with supernatural consequences of being bad, rather than providing positive role models.

More interesting than scary
If you're looking for something to keep you awake all night in fright, look elsewhere. This is not a shock and scream book. However, if you're looking for suspenseful stories that are well-written, thought provoking,and can double as cautionary tales, this is the collection for you. Thepoetry before each story and the word play within in are good enough tomerit special note. This is a book people of any age can enjoy.

B.J.'s Ghost stories are a hidden gem
Brian Jacques is best known for his Redwall series, but surprisingly enough, Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales is an undescovered gem. This book is intended for kids 9-14, but unlike Goosebumps or other stories for the age range, this book has rich writing bursting with original ideas. Take, for example, a story where a boy fools the Devil himself. Read this book, you won't be dissapointed ... Read more

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The Flying Dutchman! The legend of the wind-tattered ghost ship and its mad sea captain, cursed to sail forever, has been passed down throughout the centuries. But what of the boy and his dog who are trapped on board that ship? Thus begins one of the mightiest of Brian Jacques' stories, as boy and dog set off on an eternal journey, braving icy winds and waves to arrive on strange shores, and explore new places and times, including Chapelville, a sleepy Victorian town, replete with a bully and a mystery to solve. ... Read more

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A great book by a great author (review by YM, age 11)
I really enjoyed reading "Castaways of the Flying Dutchman". I have read all but a few of the "Redwall" series, also by Brian Jacques, but I never quite got around to reading"Castaways of the Flying Dutchman". I don't know why, but perhaps I thought it would be a little boring. However, as son as I picked the book up and started reading, I couldn't put it down. The story is almost like 3 stories in 1: The part where he is on the Flying Dutchman, the part where he lives with the shepherd, and the part in Chapelvale. The part on the Dutchman is spooky and violent, the part with the shepherd is moving, and the part in Chapelvale is like an urgent treasure hunt. If you have read most or all of the Redwall books, you will see that Brian Jacques likes to put treasure hunts with hidden clues in his books.
My favorite part is when Wilf, the leader of the Grange Gang, tries to punch Ben and breaks his hand instead. The characters in this story are very believable, and you can even find a moral in this story if you look closely: Progress is not always a good thing. It makes no sense to destroy a village for some stone you can build houses out of. It's like breaking a glass and then taking the pieces and making another glass out of them.
- YMP

A terrific fantasy book!!!
This is a great book! It has similar and different characteristics to the Redwall series. For instance, the animals can't talk, but are able to telepathically communicate. This book is mostly mystery. It is also sci-fi, and adventure.
The book begins in the year 1620. A young, mute boy, about the age of 13, is running away from his stepbrothers. They corner him on the wharf. After being bitten by the mute, the bully punches him. The scrawny boy falls into the sea. After a while, he surfaces and finds a rope. Slowly he climbs it, and sees the words Flying Dutchman.
After the ship sets sail, one of the crew looks over into the sea. He sees a small boy, stiff from frost and salt. The captain, Vanderdecken, says to leave him there, or toss him overboard. The ships cook takes the boy in. He mercilessly beats him, and makes him work. The ship docks at a country to get supplies. The boy, Neb, spots a black labrador, and calls to him. The dog comes and they become friends.
The men sent out to get supplies return late. This angers Vanderdecken. He beats them, badly. The ship's crew attempts mutiny, but fails thanks to Neb and his dog, Den. Vanderdecken keeps trying to sail through a dangerous part of the Atlantic Ocean. However, he keeps failing, and the fierce waves push the vessel backwards. They run out of food. The captain goes mad! He starts cursing at everything. An angel descends, and condemns the whole crew to sailing the seas for eternity. However, the angel spares Neb and Den. They fall off the ship, and wash ashore. They are now immortal.
This is just the beginning, the first adventure. I think that everyone would like this book. With adventure, mystery, and fantasy, it is a great story. The genre is fantasy-fiction. Are they really immortal? If so, why? Read "Castaways of the Flying Dutchman" to find out.

EXCELLENT
I read this book, unable to put it down for a split-second. I was one of the best books I have ever read and is one of my top favorites, along with Madeline L'Engle's "A Wrinkle In Time."

I was thoroughly impressed and hope to read the sequel that came out not too long ago. Cheers to Brian Jacques!

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman All the WAY!!
It was merely impossible for me to put the book down.This is a book that you're going to want to reread several times because it's so good.Enter Neb and Den's world of eternal journies.
I have read all of the Redwall series written by Brian Jacques and all of them put together couldn't beat this book if the Redwall series popularity depended on it!!!!

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman All the WAY!!
It was merely imposible for me to put the book down.This is a book that you're going to want to reread several times because it's so good.Enter Neb and Den's world of eternal journies.
I have read all of the Redwall series written by Brian Jacques and all of them put together couldn't beat this book if the Redwall series popularity depended on it!!! ... Read more

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Wonderful and Professional recordings!
This is a wonderful rendering of Eulalia. They've used different voices for each character instead of the single monotonous narrators voice. It's got music, colour characters and vivid imagery.

Well worth every single penny!

A great tale
Once again Brian Jacques through his creatures has shown us that courage, devotion, honesty and integrity are not outdated.This is a good read for adults as well as children. ... Read more

Product Description
Adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, Ben falls captive to a band of slave traders and their leader Al Misurata. With his faithful dog Ned at his side, Benmust plot escape as the ship of scoundrels sails up the Libyan coastlinetoward Italy, where a trap awaits. Ruthless enemies and hard times appeararound every bend, but Ben and Ned have quick wits to rely on and, justas important, one another.

Fans of the New York Times bestselling Castaways of the Flying Dutchmanseries will only want more after this latest installment – a rousing yarnthat’s full of high-seas adventure! ... Read more

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I Hate Talking Dogs
My mind is in a quandry over this review.I have to admit I did not read the book but quickly pulled the audio version off a library shelf on the way out of town on vacation.I had no prior knowledge of the series, the characters, or the author.I thought it was terrible!I said to myself, "This book should be read by a middle schooler."Imagine my surprise as I later researched the book on Amazon and found it WAS written for a child in middle school.

That modified my views slightly but I still have some complaints.The characters were all so simple and transparent.The good were too good and the bad were too bad.Furthermore, no one would have survived without a dog that was smarter than the people.The few scenes of adventure were surrounded with tedium.The book did not have to be so simplistic and contrived.After all, Robert Lewis Stevenson did not have to resort to gimmicks in KIDNAPPED.

Finally, the technical errors were glaring.Even children's literature should be well researched.The cordage on a ship is a 'line', not a 'rope'.Also, the dog in this adventure of 1705 was introduced as a Labrador Retriever.The breed wasn't even established until the mid 1880's!!!Can we be a little more careful?

Great for reluctant boy readers
My 8 year old son was a very reluctant reader and this book got him started. Something about it really grabbed him (boys, dog, pirates) and he has been reading B. Jacques ever since. Highly recommend.

Final Grade: C-
I really don't understand how this book got such good reviews. Sure, I have to give it credit for being the best book so far, but I've noticed that Brian Jacques has a bad habit. He makes his heroes to nice! I mean, I know they're good guys and all, but still, they never even seem to get angry! Plus, there aren't even any slaves that go on a voyage in this movie at all. Don't pay any attention to the cool looking cover, this book is just stupid. Of course, I do like the dramatic ending with the death of Ben (or Nebuchezzur as I like to call him)'s true love... nahh. This book still sucks.

A Very Entertaining Read
I've read the other two in the series and I finally got my hands on this.

I'll keep this short.

Ben and Ned are back and for a whole lot more adventures.The story drew me in and had me turning pages.I finished the book in one day.If you loved, or even liked, the other books in the series, then this book will not disappoint.

Boy and Dog battle pirates
Reviewed by Kim Peterson for Reader Views (1/07)

Ben and his dog, Ned, survived the destruction of the Flying Dutchman years ago. Spared the doom of the ill-fated crew, these castaways were still affected by the avenging angel's curse--they live forever without growing a day older. Constantly on the move so no one detects their ageless nature, they roam the earth together. Due to the angel's benevolence, Ben and Ned can communicate with each other through thoughts.

In "Voyage of Slaves"--the third book of the series--Ben and Ned are adrift in the Mediterranean Sea when they are accosted by pirates. The cruel men toss the black Labrador into the ocean and take Ben to Al Misurata, a slave trader feared along the Barbary Coast. He keeps Ben for his knowledge of languages.

Meanwhile a traveling troupe of performers finds Ned and nurses him back to health. They make him a part of their traveling show. When Al Misurata drafts them to entertain, Ben and Ned are reunited. But their happiness is short-lived. Al Misurata takes them all to sea, and they soon realize that the Rizzoli troupe have been tricked and will be sold as slaves.

Ben wants to save his new friends, especially the beautiful girl, Serafina. But Al Misurata and his ruffians remain determined to succeed. The rest of the story ranges from seafaring adventures to perils on land where Ben and Ned encounter benefactors and villains. They must use their wits to survive and pray for good fortune as they try to outsmart their adversary and free the entertainers from a horrible fate.

"Voyage of Slaves" provides rough and tumble adventure for young adult males, though girls will enjoy the story, too. Set in the early 1700s, Jacques brings the nautical past to life with its harshness, dangers and glories. The bond between Ben and Ned resounds with poignancy and humor and will be appreciated by anyone who ever wished they could communicate with their four-legged childhood friend.

In "Voyage of Slaves," Jacques's cast of characters who befriend Ben and Ned is well-developed and diverse. The antagonists are intriguing and evil, yet believable. The author provides a compelling yarn where good triumphs over evil. Young adult "Redwall" fans will want to read this series, too. ... Read more

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The Pearls of Lutra
Ublaz Mad Eyes, the ruler of Sampetra, is the most powerful sea-rat and corsair lord in all the seas. Pirate rats whole serve him pay a heavy tribute when they visit the island. Ublaz also holds all the wood on the island for repairing and building boats. There is only one thing that Ublaz lacks, which is the six, rose colored pearls of Lutra, an otter settlement.Only when he obtains these will he rule with absolute power. Unfortunately for him, the crew of corsairs that he sent to retrieve these valuable pearls lost them, as greed overtook two rats and they deserted their ship with the pearls. Consequently, one rat killed the other and made off with the pearls himself, only to die within the walls of Redwall. Ublaz send a fighting force to relieve Redwall of the pearls and return them to him, but they only manage to capture the Father Abbot and a little bank-vole, which they will use to ransom the pearls. The fighting creatures of Redwall, which include Martin the Champion of Redwall, Clecky the hare, and Grath the Otter of Lutra, pursue the pirates all the way back to Sampetra, while residents of Redwall rush to solve the riddles that lead the way to the pearls. Meanwhile, at Sampetra, Ublaz struggles to maintain control of the sea-rats, who have become very rebellious due to the lack of wood and supplies. A fox, Rasconza, leads the sea rats in rebellion to break the rule of Ublaz. When Martin, Clecky, and Grath arrive, a three way war begins. Ublaz, who is mainly fighting the corsairs, Martin an Co. who is fighting Ublaz to rescue the Abbot, and the sea-rats, who want freedom from the dreaded Ublaz. Martin comes out victorious, with Ublaz dead and the corsairs stranded on Sampetra. Martin returns to Redwall as a hero, and the corsair is destroyed.

A Great and Sad Story
I always enjoy reading a good Brian Jaques book. His Redwall series is definitely enchanting. This one in particular is quite enticing. It tells the story of a few young maidens from redwall who find a rhyme that may lead to the Pearls of a legend. Full of adventure they begin their search. Along the way however, they find that although the search may lead to something glorious, it may also mean that a few of them may not live to see the all of the pearls together. The ending of the story is totally unexpected but also enjoyable. It is a fun story and although it is also a very sad tale if you read it you will be hooked.

Lutra
It was an excellent book-it was a very good storyline-about a lone survivor seeking revenge against a corsair emperor for the massacre
of her family and theft of 6 rose colored pearls-i not only recommend
it, i am collecting the whole Redwall series!

Medeocre Adventure
Pearls of Lutra, by Brian Jacques, is part of the Redwall series and i believe deserves 3 stars.This book has many songs and poems, most of which are just filling up space, but the main character is very intriguing.I would recommend this book to kids under the age of 15 because all the characters are animals and the songs and poems are good for the little kids to enjoy.I enjoyed most of this book and i hope you do too.

A magnificent review of The Pearls of Lutra
The Pearls of Lutra by Brian Jacques is a great book of adventure and surprises. The book takes place in Redwall abbey, Mossflower wood, and on the seas, between mossflower and the island of Sampetra. Ublaz Mad-Eyes, a fox who has comfortably ruled with an iron fist for as long as anyone could remember, owns the island. Ublaz rules over many vermin, and a few score cannibal lizards. However the main characters of this book are Tansy the hedgehog, and her friends who take on a quest to find 6 perfect pink pearls, referred to be the title. This book is filled with Jacques' usual, including endearing characters and perplexing riddles. The riddles were quite entertaining in this book, providing considerable challenge. Also Martin the Warrior makes a few appearances in dreams, and Martin the second shows up too, being his normal dependable self, protecting the ########, and bringing villains to their knees. On this journey with Martin is Grath Longfletch, an otter bent on vengeance of her slaughtered family. All in all, not one of my favorites, and the relationship from the animals to the natural world is kind of confusing (trees, waves, etc.) but one of the better fantasy books out there. If you liked this book, you'll probably also like The Long Patrol which is another book in this series. ... Read more

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Ben and his black labrador, castaways from the legendary ghost ship Flying Dutchman, swore never to go to sea again. But fate casts them adrift once more on a French pirate ship, with two villainous sea captains--and a ghost--in pursuit. ... Read more

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Jacques-in-Command
I don't think Brian Jacques ever wrote anything not worth reading.He commands every story to the end.Take him to the beach, the ski lodge, the interminable family reunion.

Best one of the bunch
I adored the original Flying Dutchman book, and this one does not disappoint, especially as it focuses more on its two main characters than on whatever mystery happens to be going on at the time. Not that Jacques doesn't provide for an awesome story! It is set in 1628 off the Spanish peninsula, where the immortal duo Ben and Ned take up with a group of French buccaneers and form a deep friendship with the Captain Thuron. This friendship sets in motion many consequences that lead from the swashbuckling adventure of the high seas to the mysterious snowy caves dividing France and Spain. It's all a great combination of several genres that all fit together nicely under the label of adventure.

Still, what impressed me most was the characters. In the original book, we knew Ben and Ned as just some wise immortals. Here, we see deeper into their relationship and their fears. The rest of the characters are equally delightful, all divided between stark good and evil. If the lack of grey bothers you, you won't appreciate it, but it is classic Jacques characterizations.

The story reads like the adventure it's supposed to be, filled with poems and songs to delight any sailor. The plot is fast-paced and never slows down.

I eagerly await to read the next adventure of Ben and Ned.

The Flawlessly Written Story of a Boy and His Dog Continues. . .
Let me begin by saying that Brian Jacques has my utmost respect. Having had the extreme pleasure of meeting him in person twice, I view him as both an amazingly talented author and a fantastic human being. I started reading his Redwall series when I was in middle school and eagerly picked up the Castaway series during my college years. I have never been disappointed with his uncanny ability for storytelling and creating memorable characters.

Upon finishing this book, I believe it is yet another triumph from Brian Jacques.But I have to admit I had a hard time getting fully interested in it from the very beginning. I even started and stopped the book twice over the last few years before just this last month getting the patience to get past the point I kept stopping at. I realized, upon the third try, that if I could just get past all the early action on the sea, that I would be fine. It's not that I dislike the descriptions and action on the ships - Jacques writes these scenes with extreme attention to detail and I appreciate that.But for some reason I just truly LOVE the village scenes where Ben and Ned meet characters that they help, befriend, and inevitably have to leave. It's more the human element that draws me to these stories and I think Jacques writes those elements flawlessly. Is there a better story of the true lasting power of a love and relationship between a boy and his dog than these? - I truly doubt it. I greatly love and admire the characters of Ben and Ned and my heart finds it easy to follow them on their journeys.

So once I hit "The Razan" section of the book, I flew through the rest of the pages quickly, reading both morning and night on the train, curious to see what would happen next. I just think, for me, it's more about the characters and their relationships and less about the action, although it is stimulating and Jacques paints a wonderful picture throughout the entire tale.

Overall, I still think I liked The Castaways of the Flying Dutchman better than The Angel's Command, but that doesn't take away from what is a very worthwhile series that Jacques has created, one that I am very excited to continue reading.

The Angels Command
This awesome novel by Brian Jacques is one of the best ones yet. I had only thought that Brian Jacques was famous for his redwall books, but then when I studied him, I realized there was a lot more to Brian Jacques than I thought! I reccomend his books to people with lots of adventure and a moderate sense of humor!

From, JULIAN D. Wellsley, M.A.

The Angel's Command- Review
This book is a great continuer of Castaways of the Flying Dutchman. Once again Ben and Ned are off to sea and this time with a kind,good-spirited,jolly captain. They are chased by pirates and privateers,attacked by ruthless bandits,and befriend a ruler. Together and with some friends they overcome these hardships and to spread good and kindness-on the angel's every command. This book is a real page turner. I could't put it down for hours. It's a real compliment to Brian Jaques's writing. Definitly a 5-star book.
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The Tribes of Redwall series takes an exciting new look at the wealth of clans-the badgers, the moles, the shrews-that make up the legendary life of Brian Jacques' best-selling series. In this first guide, readers can learn about and celebrate the hidden world of the badger Lords and the badger warrior spirit.

In the tradition of Redwall Map and Riddler and Redwall Friend and Foe, the packet features a detailed 16-page booklet, complete with a wealth of information on badgers, several puzzles, and a quiz to test the knowledge of Redwall fans old and new. Also included is a stunning full-color pullout poster illustrating the badger heroes and heroines profiled in the booklet.

Complete with an introduction by Brian Jacques himself, Tribes of Redwall is a must for any Redwall enthusiast! ... Read more

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I ENJOYED IT!
I found it very informing. It talked about things I had mised in the main series and the poster was great!

P.S. wait until you have read the main series so you do not ruin any suppresses.

Not pleased
I am not pleased with this item.It is NOT a book.I don't really even know what to call it.It is folded over with some pages glued on the inside.It has a lovely poster if you want to pay that much money for a poster.It is more like cliff notes for a book.I very disappointed and feel like I've been had.

An appealing, colorful presentation
Tribes Of Redwall Badgers may not be suitable for library lending, with its pullout color poster, but will prove a fine parent's pick and will also appeal to school libraries for classroom enjoyment. This is recommended for prior young fans of the Redwall series: it provides a guide to the characters of the Badger Lords, covering the laws, language, and secrets of their tribes. An appealing, colorful presentation. ... Read more

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Escape into the land of Redwall with this beautifully illustrated full-color fold-out map. Explore the treacherous terrain, legendary landmarks, and wondrous sites which Brian Jacques has made famous in his Redwall tales. Then, test your Redwall knowledge with "The Redwall Riddler"--full of riddles, quick-fire suggestions, and baffling word puzzles . ... Read more

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Follow the Path to Redwall !
I have been reading Brian Jacques' Redwall series for over eight years and I own the all novels except for Loamhedge and look forward to the next one.
I bought the map a couple of years ago and was so excited to see the brilliance of Mossflower Country, Salamandastron and surrounding destinations from the Redwall novels come alive in full color and detail.From the rosy walls of the Abbey to the cold and abandoned Northland where the Tribe of Luke the Warrior and Martin lived to Southsward and Castle Floret. From the tiny details of a flag waving above Redwall to the fabled sword of Martin the Warrior pointing North on the compass rose, this map is a must-have for any Redwall fan so that they can follow the paw-steps of Martin, Matthias, Mattimeo, Mariel,and the score of other Redwall heroes on thier quests in this wonderful mapof the world of Redwall.
The riddler section has many fine and funny riddles from the novels. Jog your memory and try your hand at these brain teasers and see how well you know the world of Redwall and its creatures.
This book would make a great gift for Redwall readers and I Highly recommend it for readers young and old alike will see the treasure that is the Redwall Map and Riddler.

A must have for those starting out on the Redwall series
We love the map!It's quite big with great illustrations!(Have not read the riddles yet)
We just started the first book in the series and the map has really helped to get a 'feel for the story' to know distance, direction and scale of the settings.We actually took the map out of the book and put it up on the wall in the room where we read.If you decide to take it out, be very very careful, it took me a long time to get it out because it was stuck really well (and not really meant to be taken out) I was lucky that it didn't tear, but I spent ages slowly separating it from the book.

Redwall map and riddler
I bought this yesterday and I realy like it.

It has 8 or 10 pages of realy good riddles in the riddler some come right out of the books (like in Pearls of Lutra) and others re new.

The map is realy good detal and covers from Marshank to Southsward

not perfect, but very good
The packaging is very nice here, being a book cover which, when opened, reveals an attached booklet of quizzes on the left and a fold-out map on the right.

The quiz book covers the first ten Redwall books and contains five quizzes of seven to eleven questions: Places and Journeys, Heroes and Heroines, Rogues and Villains, Dreams and Quests, and Food and Feasts. There are also five riddles taken from the Redwall books, and all answers are given at the back.I didn't think these questions were overly easy.They are not multiple choice, and if you read the ten books before taking the quizzes, how can you remember the "four other titles of Gabool the Wild" or all the ingredients of the Great Hall cake, for instance?Some, where a riddle is given and the solution requested, are easier than others.

The map folds out to about three feet by two feet and is nice as a very general map.I was hoping that it would be more of a combination of all the ten books' maps, with all the labelling from them, but most of the specific places from those maps aren't noted.Also, it would have been nice to have sites marked where interesting plot elements occurred.Still, it is fun to have a big map of the Redwall universe.

All in all, this was slightly disappointing, but still a lot of fun.

not bad but not great...
the map was pretty good, but i would've liked it better if it also included the locations of the places mentioned in the newer books. also, as someone who read all the redwall books, i think the questions were kind of easy. the riddles are also the same riddles that were in the books, so if you read all the books, this might be kind of boring for you. ... Read more

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The young haremaid Dotti and the badger-warrior Lord Brocktree—unlikely comrades—set out for Salamandastron together, only to discover the legendary mountain has been captured by the wildcat Ungatt Trunn and his Blue Hordes. To face them, the two must rally an army—hares and otters, shrews and moles, mice and squirrels—and execute a plan that makes up in cleverness what it lacks in force!Amazon.com Review
Lord Brocktree, the 13th novel in Brian Jacques's exciting Redwall series, brings to life the tale of how the greatest badger lord of all came to save Salamandastron, the mountain home of many heroic creatures. Everybeast will love heroic Lord Brocktree and his amazing adventure.

As the story opens, the villainous Ungatt Trunn, a menacing wildcat, has brought his powers to bear on Salamandastron, threatening the peace-loving beasts who live there.

Loneliness was everywhere. Hopelessness and an air of foreboding had settled over the western shores, casting their pall over land, sea and the mountain of Salamandastron. Yet nobeast knew the cause of it.

But all is not lost. Old Lord Stonepaw, the venerable Badger Ruler, summons the strongest of the strong to take over as lord of the mountain fortress and battle the evil wildcat. Lord Brocktree, far away from the trouble, begins to have visions that beckon him to Salamandastron. He travels there with his companion, a young haremaid named Dotti. But can he raise an army in time to smash Ungatt Trunn's terrifying Blue Hordes?

Like all the Redwall books, Lord Brocktree is a rollicking tale of adventure, war, magic, and beastly battles. The animal characters are sometimes brusque and brutal, and there's a strong current of darkness in the stories, as well as no-nonsense death scenes and strong language. But for fans of medieval fantasy adventure with a twist, this unforgettable series continues to satisfy. (Ages 9 and older) --Therese Littleton ... Read more

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Lord Brocktree
Out of all the books I've read (and I'm an avid reader) Lord Brocktree is my favorite!!

In this book a mighty badger lord Brocktree is on a quest to find the famous mountain of Salamandastron.On the way to Salamandastron Brocktree runs into a old hare named Fleetscut from Salamandastron.With the hare and his friends Brocktree attempts to find a great army of shrews,hares,squirrels,hedgehogs and mice powerful enough to slaughter Ungatt Trunn the evil wildcat who is ruling Salamandastron.Fortunately Fleetscut has a barkscroll that a wild march hare left laying telling anyone the way to his palace.When Brocktree and his friends get to the march hare's palace the king named Bucko is fighting a hedgehog and one of Brocktree friends named Dotti gets mad at Bucko for not calling her a fatal beauty.One day later Dotti challenges Bucko to a brag,feast and fight.On all three of these skirmishes Dotti beats him but when she is offered the crown and scepter she gives it to Brocktree.Then as simple as that they head to Salamandastron with all of Bucko's crew.

The author keeps the reader excited throughout the book.Jacques often makes sure that good often doesn't come out unscathed, making the story suspenseful.For example when Ungatt Trunn takes over Salamandastrongood is defeated.It is also very complex.It's not a fairy tale where good goes out with a no plan about beating the evil.There is always a detailed plan that takes place in this book.Although the book is very violent,it is not bloodthirsty.It doesn't go into gory detail.Furthermore, the book is humorous.Hares get on squirrels nerves and squirrels get on hares nerves and it is always hilarious when they get revenge on each other.

Many different readers would like this book, especially a person who enjoys a good fight and is not afraid of death.An advanced middle grade reader would probably understand more of the book because of the vocabulary and special features such as molespeech which does not sound anything like normal language.

Lord Brocktree
This wasn't the best Redwall book, but, like others, it was still good. I liked Dottie and Brocktree, and Fleetscutt and Jukka were funny, too. King Bucko was annoying "to nae end" until the end of the book. The Baron hedgehog and his wife were silly, and I liked the Log-a-log.

Yet another Redwall hit
This is actually book 1 if you read them chronologically, and it is a departure in some ways from Redwall and Mossflower (the two books I think are best-known of the series).The villainous foe is shrewder, more evil, and sane (mostly).If I remember correctly, the battles are a bit more violent than Redwall and Mossflower.I also think this book had more depth than Redwall and Mossflower.I've become enthralled with the world that Jacques has created, and Lord Brocktree satisfies immensely.

One of the best children's fantasy series
Brian Jacques Redwall series is must reading!Wonderful fantasywith lovable animal characters.While the adventures are exciting and sometimes violent, good always triumphs over evil and the main themes always show the benefits of peaceable living, sharing, love and caring for fellow living things, respect for elders, love of children, pride of family.Wonderful books for older children and adults as well.

Great Series for kids
My son is 12 and when he went looking for a new series to read, we picked up the first few books in this series.He was immediately hooked!!He went through them so fast and is now awaiting the new one in this series.The only thing we had to be careful of, was the publisher as my son keeps his books and wanted them all the same size.Some other publishers make the books larger.It's nice to see great stories for young boys.Thank you ... Read more

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What if revenge were a monster of your own creation, and all youneeded to summon it were enough hatred and enough imagination?Which of you would really be the monster? From vengeance monstersto haunted schools to the threat of a modern-day Medusa,New York Times bestselling author Brian Jacques spins six all-newtales of horror and suspense. Read on, but be careful. . . . ... Read more

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THE RIBBAJACK
This book was very enjoyable to read because 'I felt like I was really there in the story. If you like scary stories this is a good one it will keep you on the edge of your seat most of the time. I recomend this book to other readers who like exciting books.

kyle curcio

A Mostly Good Book That Can Be Enjoyed By All
I don't know why, but for some reason, the name Ribbajack suggests a sandwich to me, rather than a monster. I could almost picture myself going to McDonalds and saying, "I'll take a Ribbajack, a small fries, and a large Coke." In actuality, Ribbajack is the title of a short story collection by Redwall author, Brian Jacques.

Like all of Jacques' books, Ribbajack is for children--this edition is listed as being for ages 9 and up on the back cover--but it can still be enjoyedd by adults. This book is in the tradition of his previous short story collection, Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales in that it too is a collection of horror stories for children, though only six in this case.

The first is "Ribbajack," is about a naughty little boy who hates everyone and summons a monster to get rid of an enemy. Then comes a smile and a wave, which is a fairly spooky ghost story about a girl who doesn't like her coat. "The All Ireland Champion Versus the Nye Add" is about a fisherman who tries to catch a mermaid. "The Mystery of Huma D'Este" is about a bully who runs into someone (or something) he can't bully. "Miggy Mags and the Malabar Sailor" is about a little girl, her pet mongoose, and her wicked uncle. "Rosie's Pet" is about a mean little girl who becomes a werewolf.

While I like the book, and all the stories are good, they aren't all great. "A Smile and a Wave" lacked a certain oomph, and I wasn't entirely satisfied with the ending of Rosie's Pet. Still I like the book enough to give it 4 stars. ... Read more

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It was meant to be: The classic fantasy adventure that began the Redwallphenomenon is finally available in a cool graphic format. Illustrated byrenowned comics artist Bret Blevins, Redwall: The Graphic Novel brings tolife all the battles, all the heroes, and all the villains in a fun new formatperfect for reluctant readers, those just entering the Redwall world, or thecountless existing fans of the series. ... Read more

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Not much depth but it is Redwall after all
Warriors readers would probably like this, and it is meant for a similar audience. It's part of the story but only part. The art is the best of it.

Fun and entertaining
A fun and entertaining graphic novel! The book has all of the characters, setting and plot of a great action adventure. The black and white illustrations enhanced the story and gave my mind an extra boost of exhilaration. Two thumbs up!

Great story then, a great comic now
I never read the novel version, but I read this and loved the story.I got this as a present to my sister who read and loved the Redwall series.She love the graphic novel version and was happy to say it only slightly abridged the story.A worthwhile read and great buy whether you're new to Redwall or not.I highly recommend it.

Redwall Graphic
A charming addition to the Redwall series.The artwork is excellent and the story is topnotch.This takes me back to the Golden Classic comic books of my childhood.

Retelling A Classic
Having read the original, I had to check out the graphic novel. The art was fantastic and, for the most part, consistent when showing characters in comparison to one another. The original story had to be pared down somewhat, but the end product was still faithful to the spirit of the story. ... Read more

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Want to create your own web site? Not sure where tobegin? Afraid it might be expensive? Dave's book shows how to get freeweb design software, free internet access, free web server space, anda free web-based e-mail address. Dave takes you step-by-step throughthe web site creation process. Begin with a simple page. Add links,color, images, a background, sound, animation, and a messagebanner. Create a professional layout using tables. Convert your simplepage to a multi-page web site. Add an image map, a visitor counter, aguest book, and a password-protected area. Convert to a freeeasy-to-remember web site address. Then register your web site withthe key search engines. Dave shares his personal tips and tricks foravoiding pitfalls. Dave's Quick 'n' Easy Web Pages is used by NorthAmerican educators from fifth grade through college. Great for smallbusiness owners too. Practical. Simple. "Quick 'n' Easy." ... Read more

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HTML Simplified
When I agreed(okay, well, volunteered)to recreate a section of my employer's website I was, perhaps, a bit too confident in my skills. I am by no means computer illiterate, but I had very little experience with HTML and all else that is needed to design a webpage.

I was to be working with a well known web development program and tried as best I could to learn through the tutorials and such. Ha. Let's just say that didn't work out so well. And this program is suppose to make things easy. One of those, "even idiots can use this because this and that are already done for you" type things. But I guess I like doing things the hard way.

And that's where *Dave's Quick 'n' Easy Web Pages* came in. It details in very simple terms HTML coding, showing you what the page would look like in code and also what it would look like in a browser. Things like hyperlinks and how to insert become far less daunting with the instructions in this book.

I don't think that it matters that it was written by a very young man or that the publisher has seen fit to classify it as a young adult text. I found it infinitely more useful and usable than a good deal of the other books I picked up for help.

Wrong approach. Focuses solely on HTML.
I got this book, and was disappointed. It starts out teaching HTML, the language web pages are used for.HTML programming is the wrong way to start learning web page design.Tools like FrontPage and even MS Word will do ALL the HTML programming for you. After starting to read this book with my 8 year old daughter, we went down to the computer, started Microsoft Word, and made a couple web pages. That was a visual way to program, and it lets the tools handle the details. This book is the wrong way to learn web page development and design.

A simple, highly practical guide for web designers
Dave's Quick 'n' Easy Web Pages: An Introductory Guide To Creating Web Sites is a simple, highly practical guide for web designers ranging from beginning to intermediate experience and skill. Individual chapters address hyperlinks, animated images, sound, tables, additional features like counters and message boards, and much more in this superb, "user friendly", compact primer that can teach anyone to get a basic web page up and running in almost no time at all!

Dave's Quick 'n' Easy Web Pages
Although this is listed as a "kid's" book, it is a clear step by step procedural manual for anyone new to HTML and wanting to set up their own website. Dave takes us from a simple text-filled page through adding numbered lists, bulleted lists, colors for text and background, adding tables, adding images, creating hyperlinks with text or images, and creating an image map (an image that has "hot spots" to be clicked as links). He also has listed many websites for downloading free programs, clip art, backgrounds, etc. He shows how to set up, save, and then upload website pages onto the Internet. The procedures are easy to follow if the reader carefully recreates what Dave has written.

Definitely a good book for anyone new to creating personal webpages.

Quick is the Operative Word
Up until recently, web pages held a certain mystique for me. Not any more. One of the reasons for that is this little 116 page book.

Rather than load you up with a bunch of theory and technical jargon, Dave Lindsay gives you just what you need to get started. By the end of the first chapter (which is only nine pages), he has you creating your own basic web page. This all with the most basic of word processors (like Simpletext in MAC or Notepad for your PC)!

With information conveniently contained in the back of the book, he even shows you how to obtain software to upload this basic web page, a server to host your site, and how to upload your page -- all for free.

From there, the author guides you through more advanced techniques like adding sound, message banners and even animated images. This is really a lot more than I expected from a "basic" book, especially one that is just over 100 pages.

For web design "newbies" that just want to get their feet wet, this is a great place to start. It's all written in plain English with the bare minimum of technical codes. As you go through the book and each new technique, they are illustrated to demonstrate how it changes your site.

DAVE'S QUICK 'N' EASY is great for the person intimidated by technology or someone that just wants to dive right in, but doesn't know a lot about HTML (the language used to build web pages). For the complete novice or beginner, this book is like running a 100 meter dash. It gets you designing a web page in no time flat. ... Read more

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This one is the best
Martin the Warrior is by far the best of the stunningly successful and wonderful series. This one will move you to tears and make you grin like a fool. Martin's unbending determination to see justice done is inspiring and done with unequivocating sincerity. Jacques does not hold back.
If you are just starting the series, you could happily start with this one. In Redwall Chronology, it is the first book. So it is a good place to start.
Read this book and you will become an addict and possibly a better person.

great
I have enjoyed these books. They are full of sadness, happiness,adventure, comedy, and just a little bit of love.The Bellmaker is about an old mouse and his friends trying to find his warriormouse daughter because he fears she is in trouble. Martin the Warrior is about a mouse fighting against slavery. He is determined to slay the Tyrant that held him in bondage. I read Salamandastron such a long time ago I really don't remember what it is about but you can be sure there is alot of adventure in it as with all of Brian Jacques book.

The best sreies
From Martin the Warrior to the Long Patrol the people go through sad, happy and depressing times. Most of the books are exciting but 1 or 2 are boring. But them all today.

Martin the warrior
I read this redwall book and every redwall book in the series, and they have inspired me to write a book. I was totally amazed by the brilliance of them this book and the other ones in the series. Martin the warrior is theredwall abbey founder, and he nearly made me cry in this story, as with theother's. from Boyd age 11.

GREATEST BOOKS EVER!
I would recommend that anyone read the Redwall books. I've read them all, some more than once, and I can't wait for the Ledgend of Luke to come out. I think there should be many, many more than the present 11. I think thereshould be more like 111. I'd read them all, too. One of my best friends isas obsessed with them as I am. She can read one in less than a day. I canread one in a couple of days myself. I especially like squirrel archers,otters, hares, and badgers. If you haven't read these books, please, READTHEM! They are exciting, interesting, full of action, and just plain good!Outof 10, I give them 11. ... Read more