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Description
This work is the second thrilling "Redwall" adventure. This is the story of Martin, the Warrior and legendary founder of Redwall Abbey. When Verduaga Greeneyes, king of the wildcats, becomes tyrant ruler over the creatures of Mossflower, the wood landers begin a life of serfdom and cruelty.... read more
Summary
The story begins in the Mossflower Wood, where a community of animals suffers under the tyranny of a ruling wildcat named Verdauga. When a mouse from the north, Martin the Warrior, comes to Mossflower Woods, he is captured and brought to the castle Kotir, where Martin's sword is broken by... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters
- Martin the Warrior: a mouse warrior from the northlands
- Gonff the Mousethief: a mousethief "Prince of Mousethieves to you, matey."
- Tsarmina Greeneyes: female wildcat and primary antagonist
- Bella of Brockhall: a badger, daughter of Boar the Fighter
- Young Dinny: a mole
- Brogg: weasel captain of Tsarmina's army
- Old Dinny: a mole, Young Dinny's "granfer"
- Abbess Germaine: old Abbess of Loamhedge
Memorable Quotes
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“The silver badger made a rat into two half-rats with his sword.”
Boar the Fighter
First Sentence
Mossflower lay deep in the grip of midwinter beneath a sky of leaden gray that showed tinges of scarlet and orange on the horizon.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 2 in the Redwall series.
Authors & Contributors
- Brian Jacques (Author)
- Gary Chalk
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