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Tribes of Redwall
Redwall Map, Includes Redwall Riddler
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First published January 1, 1997
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Brian Jacques
257 books4,260 followers Brian Jacques (pronounced 'jakes') was born in Liverpool, England on June 15th, 1939. Along with forty percent of the population of Liverpool, his ancestral roots are in Ireland, County Cork to be exact.
Brian grew up in the area around the Liverpool docks, where he attended St. John's School, an inner city school featuring a playground on its roof. At the age of ten, his very first day at St. John's foreshadowed his future career as an author; given an assignment to write a story about animals, he wrote a short story about a bird who cleaned a crocodile's teeth. Brian's teacher could not, and would not believe that a ten year old could write so well. When young Brian refused to falsely say that he had copied the story, he was caned as "a liar". He had always loved to write, but it was only then that he realized he had a talent for it.
He wrote Redwall for the children at the Royal Wavertree School for the Blind in Liverpool, where as a truck driver, he delivered milk. Because of the nature of his first audience, he made his style of writing as descriptive as possible, painting pictures with words so that the schoolchildren could see them in their imaginations. He remained a patron of the school until his death.
Brian lived in Liverpool, where his two grown sons, Marc, a carpenter and bricklayer, and David, a professor of Art and a muralist, still reside. David Jacques' work can be seen in Children's hospitals, soccer stadiums, and trade union offices as far away as Germany, Mexico, and Chile (not to mention Brian's photo featured in most of his books).
Brian also ran a weekly radio show on BBC Radio Merseyside, until October 2006, where he shared his comedy and wit, and played his favourites from the world of opera - he was a veritable expert on The Three Tenors.
When he was wasn't writing, Brian enjoyed walking his dog 'Teddy', a white West Highland Terrier, and completing crossword puzzles. When he found time he read the works of Mario Puzo, Damon Runyon, Richard Condon, Larry McMurty, and P.G. Wodehouse. He was also known to cook an impressive version of his favourite dish, spaghetti and meatballs.
Sadly, Brian passed away on the 5th February 2011.
Brian grew up in the area around the Liverpool docks, where he attended St. John's School, an inner city school featuring a playground on its roof. At the age of ten, his very first day at St. John's foreshadowed his future career as an author; given an assignment to write a story about animals, he wrote a short story about a bird who cleaned a crocodile's teeth. Brian's teacher could not, and would not believe that a ten year old could write so well. When young Brian refused to falsely say that he had copied the story, he was caned as "a liar". He had always loved to write, but it was only then that he realized he had a talent for it.
He wrote Redwall for the children at the Royal Wavertree School for the Blind in Liverpool, where as a truck driver, he delivered milk. Because of the nature of his first audience, he made his style of writing as descriptive as possible, painting pictures with words so that the schoolchildren could see them in their imaginations. He remained a patron of the school until his death.
Brian lived in Liverpool, where his two grown sons, Marc, a carpenter and bricklayer, and David, a professor of Art and a muralist, still reside. David Jacques' work can be seen in Children's hospitals, soccer stadiums, and trade union offices as far away as Germany, Mexico, and Chile (not to mention Brian's photo featured in most of his books).
Brian also ran a weekly radio show on BBC Radio Merseyside, until October 2006, where he shared his comedy and wit, and played his favourites from the world of opera - he was a veritable expert on The Three Tenors.
When he was wasn't writing, Brian enjoyed walking his dog 'Teddy', a white West Highland Terrier, and completing crossword puzzles. When he found time he read the works of Mario Puzo, Damon Runyon, Richard Condon, Larry McMurty, and P.G. Wodehouse. He was also known to cook an impressive version of his favourite dish, spaghetti and meatballs.
Sadly, Brian passed away on the 5th February 2011.
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December 26, 2018
Maps and riddles play a large part in Redwall lore, and the Redwall Map & Riddler compiles trivia and riddles from the pages of the long-lived series, as well as a full-color foldout map to give clear perspective on the adventures in the books. One who has read the Redwall novels many times will find themselves at home.
Who drew the original architectural plans for Redwall Abbey? How are the two badgers Urthstripe and Urthwyte related in the book Salamandastron? What kind of animal is the villainous Asmodeus? Can you name the missing ingredient of a Pearl Queen Pudden? Even if you've only read a few Redwall books, some of the trivia is easy enough to answer correctly, while other questions should challenge any devoted fan. The map is neatly folded away to consult as you read the novels, a tool to help you picture the scope of the stories. Keep the Redwall Map & Riddler close at hand if you're a visual learner, and your enjoyment of the series may be enhanced.
This companion volume to the Redwall books offers nothing in terms of story, but is a nice collector's item. The map folds out without much difficulty, and the Riddler keeps things short and sweet. I wouldn't read the Redwall Map & Riddler again, but I'm glad I did once, and I might rate it one and a half stars for the nostalgia it brings back for one of my all-time favorite series. The Redwall novels are a unique and wondrous odyssey.
Who drew the original architectural plans for Redwall Abbey? How are the two badgers Urthstripe and Urthwyte related in the book Salamandastron? What kind of animal is the villainous Asmodeus? Can you name the missing ingredient of a Pearl Queen Pudden? Even if you've only read a few Redwall books, some of the trivia is easy enough to answer correctly, while other questions should challenge any devoted fan. The map is neatly folded away to consult as you read the novels, a tool to help you picture the scope of the stories. Keep the Redwall Map & Riddler close at hand if you're a visual learner, and your enjoyment of the series may be enhanced.
This companion volume to the Redwall books offers nothing in terms of story, but is a nice collector's item. The map folds out without much difficulty, and the Riddler keeps things short and sweet. I wouldn't read the Redwall Map & Riddler again, but I'm glad I did once, and I might rate it one and a half stars for the nostalgia it brings back for one of my all-time favorite series. The Redwall novels are a unique and wondrous odyssey.
November 22, 2008
Helpful. One of those collectar items for people who really like Redwall. I have it somewhere on my book shelf. It's filled with triva questions and Maps that thoroughly help you understand the long journeys Mathias and other characters in future Redwall books had to endeavor
November 9, 2018
Showing the outlining of the first ten book, ending with Long Hare Patrol, and it works but are not that tiny details as I found inside the book covers. Still gives a general wiev how far things are apart which is nice. The later books are also within this area but those features like that cave or that's camp is not presented here. Copyright 1997. Recommended to use.
November 17, 2018
Great little tie in booklet for fans of the books.
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February 18, 2008my friend said that I have to read this series...
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