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Buckler the hare, Blademaster of the Long Patrol, must save the youngsters of Redwall Abbey-kidnapped by the vile Vilaya the Sable Quean-and stop the villain's conquest of Mossflower Wood.

From Booklist

Life’s been peaceful for Redwall’s diverse woodland creatures. But when the abbey’s youngsters mysteriously start disappearing, young hare Buckler, the Long Patrol’s Blademaster, and others embark on a dangerous quest to rescue them from evil Vilaya, the Sable Quean—who, with henchman Zwilt and vermin Ravagers, plans to take over Redwall and Mossflower Wood. The latest entry in the prolific, popular series will please devotees, with episodes comedic to dramatic and characters of all stripes and furs, from feisty shrew maid Flib to tough though tenderhearted warrior mole Axtel. Side stories and alternating characters’ experiences add intrigue, suspense, and depth to an absorbing, sure-to-be-requested read. Grades 5-8. --Shelle Rosenfeld

About the Author

Brian Jacques lives in Liverpool, England.