Loamhedge

by Brian Jacques

Book Overview

The sixteenth full-length Redwall novel sheds light on the Abbey's ancient origins in a thrilling adventure. Loamhedge, the deserted Abbey, has been forgotten for countless seasons. What secrets do its ruins hold? When it becomes clear that wheelchair-bound Martha might be cured by a formula buried there, two old warriors are inspired by the spirit of Martin the Warrior himself to go on a quest for the ancient Abbey-and three young rebels are determined to go with them. Meanwhile, the giant badger Lonna Bowstripe thirsts for vengeance as he relentlessly pursues Raga Bol and his murdering crew of Searats . . . who are on their way to attack Redwall itself! The valiant Abbeybeasts must defend their home, but how can they, when their boldest warriors are away on their quest? Will Redwall fall to vermin invaders at last? A rare glimpse into Redwall's history makes this volume a memorable addition to Jacques' epic. Fans will not be disappointed, and new readers will be eager to jump on board.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399237240
• ISBN13: 9780399237249
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Another Gem from Brian Jaques

This book is wonderful. The 16th book in Brian Jaque's "Redwall" series, two no-longer-young ruffians set off on a quest to find the secret of a mouse named Sister Amyl, of Loamhedge. Both experienced in the ways of living rough, their skills are put to the test as three young pals chase after them with hopes to aid the young haremaid Martha, unable to walk since arriving at Redwall with her brother Horty. Martha soon has her own problems though, because a threatening shadow looms over her beloved Abbey. Could the threat of a vermin crew come to Redwall? Will Martha ever be able to walk? A wonderful story with characters so real you get to know their habits. Brian Jaques has the uncanny knack of transforming a fictional character into someone you feel is standing right beside you. Recommended for everyone over 10 years, as there are battles and gory details in these stories.

Loamhedge

The new tale of Redwalll, Lomehenge by Brian Jaques is an amazing animal fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Redwall is a sixteen book series about an abbey deeo in the woods of mossflower. It is inhabited with mice, moles, otters, hedgehogs, and squrrels. and the occasional hare known for there appitites.Martha Brebuck is bound for life to her chair with wheels. Suddenly Bargoon and Sarobando, two troublemakers from the past, show up after Martin the warrior, one of the founders of the abbey, visits Martha in a dream with sister Amyl, a mouse that had the same problem as Martha. There is one problem. She is from the ancient abbey of Loamhedge. She gives her a riddle which Barrgon and Saro take on a quest to find Loamhedge and cure Martha.I give this book five stars. It's twists and turns and many battles kept me on the edge of my seat. If you like animals and medival warfare, your certain to like this book.

An Adventure Packed Tale

"Loamhedge" is another epic Redwall tale jam-packed with adventure and intrigue. The 16th book of the Redwall series is exciting from the very beginning. I have read all of the other Redwall books and every new book has been a little better than the last. There are two main characters whose lives are portrayed in the story. Lonna Bowstripe is a badger who has always been a wandering warrior. The other main character is Martha Braebuck, who is a young haremaid always searching for knowledge. Both Martha and Lonna have friends that help them in their adventures. Horty Braebuck (Martha's brother), Abbot Carrul (head of Redwall Abbey), Bragoon and Saro (two of Redwall's best warriors), and Toran (the otter cook) all guide and advise Martha throughout her life at Redwall. Lonna's friends are the Abruc Sea Otter Clan (who healed him from a terrible vermin attack), Garfo Trok (a river otter who gave him passage up the Mossflower River), and Figalok Twigbenda (who hid Lonna from a horde of Sea Rats). Brian Jacques incorporates two separate plot lines into his story. He begins his novel by introducing Lonna Bowstripe through a tragic experience. The Abruc Otter Clan find Lonna near the Sea Coast with a gashed face, lying on the ground next to a dead older badger. After being brought in and healed by the Clan, Lonna begins his adventures to avenge his close friend's death. The Clan tells Lonna that Raga Bol and his Sea Rat crew have come inland from the coast for the winter and he then vows to kill every last vermin including Raga Bol himself. Lonna sets off on his quest with the aid of the river otter, Garfo Trok. The foundation of Brian Jacques' second plot line is the life of Martha, the young haremaid. The reader is informed that Redwall Abbey is a peaceful fortress in Mossflower County that houses and protects all sorts of working woodland creatures. This Abbey is where Martha leads her life, bound to a wheelchair. Handicapped from birth, Martha often finds free time for reading and gaining knowledge. When Martha discovers that another abbey beast from ancient times, who shared the same condition as Martha, had figured out how to walk, the plot line is revealed. Horty, Fenna, Bragoon, and Saro all set out to find the lost abbey of Loamhedge where the cure for Martha has been supposedly recorded. This begins the adventure to Loamhedge. A main theme that appears often throughout the story is good triumphing over evil. Bragoon and Saro left Redwall as Dibbuns (young babes) to search for adventure. They become great warriors and fight vermin in Mossflower for a living. Whenever Bragoon and Saro fight they rarely shed blood. The reader sees them trick a fox and his filthy vermin crew out of their lunch and later save woodland creatures from ten score nasty vermin without a scratch. This theme is also evident in the actions of Lonna Bowstripe. Lonna saves Figalok and her squirrels from a terrible vermin threat th

A Welcome Surprise

As most of us who have been reading the Redwall series for a while think, ever since the book Marlfox, the quality of the books have gone down a bit. It's apparent that Brian Jacques was writing for a younger audience (the dibbun humor, and the humor in general), and his books mainly follow the same plotline: A few friends go on an adventure, one of them carrying Martin's sword, magically learning how to use it like a pro without any previous training. Loamhedge was a nice change from that story line. It's also his best coming of age story yet! I think BJ is coming out of his slump, and I cannot wait for his next book, Rackety Tam. Keep it up, Brian!!! ^_^

The Best Redwall Book Ever!

I've read every Redwall book ever written, and I own almost all of them. And this is by FAR the best book Brian Jacques has written! It starts out with a young hare named Martha Braebuck, who has been wheel chair bound since infancy. Then one night she receives a dream from Martin the Warrior! Martin tells her to look for two creatures returning to the abbey after years of adventuring. When they show up, they set out questing to find the lost abbey of Loamhedge, where the cure to Martha's sickness can be found! While our heroes are on their trip, Raga Bol and a crew of vermin lay siege to Redwall! Along with the help of the badger, Lonna Bowstripe, the good abbey creatures fight to take back their abbey! This book is filled with songs, battles, riddles, new friends, and everything else Jacques is famous for! The BEST REDWALL BOOK YET!!!