The Legend of Luke A Tale from Redwall [Paperback]

In this twelfth book of the masterful Redwall epic, storyteller Brian Jacques goes back in time to the days before Redwall, revealing with dramatic poignancy the legend of the first of the magnificent Redwall warriors--Luke, father of Martin.

Joined by Trimp the Hedgehog, Dinny Foremole, and Gonff--the ever-mischievous Prince of Mousethieves--it is that legend Martin hopes to discover when he embarks on a perilous journey to the northland shore, where his father abandoned him as a child. There, within the carcass of a great red ship--broken in half and wedged high up between pillars of stone--he finally uncovers what he has been searching for: the true story of the evil pirate stoat, Vilu Daskar, and the valiant warrior who pursued him relentlessly over the high seas, seeking to destroy Vilu at all costs, even if it m
meant deserting his only son.

Swashbuckling adventures told with great gusto. —Chicago Tribune

This book is likely to appeal to adolescent readers who have found a friend in the Harry Potter stories. —The ALAN Review

Praise forThe Legend of Luke...

Swashbuckling adventures told with great gusto. —Chicago Tribune

This fast-paced novel will delight new or returning readers to the Redwall series. —Children's Literature

The Medieval world of Redwall Abbey—where gallant mouse warriors triumph over evil invaders—has truly become the stuff of legend. —Seattle Post-Intelligencer

As always, Jacques peppers his storytelling with humor, sumptuous descriptions and abundant adventure. —Publishers Weekly

For readers new to the series, the book stands alone as an exciting adventure into Martin the Warrior's heritage of courage and integrity . . . This book is likely to appeal to adolescent readers who have found a friend in the Harry Potter stories. —The ALAN Rló”