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The Bellmaker (Library Binding)

by Brian Jacques (Author), Allan Curless (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

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Vicious Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru--a fox who long ago discovered the body of a wolf and skinned it to wear as his own--is holding the young Mariel and Dandin captive. The pair are at the mercy of the evil despot and have only one hope of survival. But can they really count on the legendary freedom fighter, Martin the Warrior, to come to their rescue?

The Bellmaker fairly boils over with passion, intrigue, and adventure. A true page-turner, the heat is immediately turned to high, and never cools until the close of the very last chapter. Brian Jacques's skill lies in creating fantastical yet believable characters, placing them in an extraordinary yet convincing setting and then letting loose with a flood of imagination that takes the breath away. One of the best writers of our time, Jacques comes through once again for his readers in this remarkable tale of good triumphing over evil. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to the Paperback edition.



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For the seventh volume of the Redwall series, Jacques sticks to the tried-and-true formula-action aplenty and a huge cast of woodland creatures-that has won him such a dedicated following. When the merciless Foxwolf Urgan Nagru and his mate, the scheming vixen Silvamord, oust good Gael Squirrelking from the throne of Southsward, Mariel the Warriormaid and her companion Dandin-two adventuresome wandering mice from Redwall Abbey-join forces with those forest denizens still loyal to their king. Meanwhile, back at the Abbey, a prophetic dream inspires Mariel's father to round up a party to search for his daughter. Comic relief-as well as a touch of tragedy-is provided by a pair of uncouth and piratical rats as a seemingly endless stream of cliff-hangers and dazzling combat winds its way through lovingly described forest feasts. The author must be commended for creating a world of equal-opportunity adventuring, in which female creatures can be just as courageous (or as diabolical) as their male counterparts, but the characterizations are broadly drawn. Despite their well-delineated quirks, foibles and quaint speech patterns ("Zurr, thurr'm a gurt 'ole in ee shipper 'ere"), "nobeast" really grows or changes much in this neck of the woods. Ages 9-up. Author tour.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bellmaker, Jun 17 2004
By colin (Candyland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bellmaker (Paperback)
The Bellmaker is a fantastic book with a dazzling array of characters. The story begins when Joseph, the bellmaker, has a dream in which a warrior mouse tells him that he must go to his daughter, Mariel, who is in grave danger. A bloodthirsty fox, the Urgan Nagru, has stormed Castle Floret with his horde of menacing rats. Joseph arrives to help Mariel, who is trapped within Castle Floret, but can he save his daughter and her companions, Dandin, a warrior mouse, and Meldrum the Magnificent, a brave hare, and all the good creatures of Southsward from an evil fox?

The Bellmaker relies heavily on the personalities in this book. The book revolves around the wit, charm, and resourcefulness of the characters, making you turn the pages with eager fingers.

This book is marvelous. I loved reading it and finding out the ending. The sharp twists and turns of this book will keep you guessing all the time. That's why I think, like Meldrum the Magnificent would say, that this book is a "jolly good wheeze, wot?"

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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, Jun 9 2004
By Greg (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bellmaker (Paperback)
Ok, well I am a big series reader. I love the Redwall series and have read books 1-6. Coming on book 7 I had to do a book report but I didn;t want to do it on the Bellmaker because I would have had to explain the other books and I didn't fell like doing that. So I quit reading the series and yesterday night I finally started with the Bellmaker and finished just now. Well, I was very disappointed. This book was like almos tthe same as Mariel of Redfwall except Joseph was rescuing Mariel besides Mariel rescuing him. Redwall of course was going to get taken over(getting kinda old don't you think) and their best warriors were gone(shocking!). Don't get me wrong the book was great, the desriptions were awesome, just need a new plot system. Goob book in all.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Clare's review, May 20 2004
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This review is from: The Bellmaker (Paperback)
This is a great book from The Redwall series. The series has no order and you can read them in any order you like. This is the first book that I have read in this series and I thought it was great.

At the beginning, it confuses you a little (unless you have read other books in this series) because it jumps from place to place, but only to give you information on the problem in the story. By the fifth or sixth chapter, it starts to come together. This book is full of adventure and fighting, and it gets you hooked and you just can't stop reading. Throughout the story, there is great description. There is so much that I can't choose my favorite scene.

The only bad thing about this book is that there are so many characters that are just thrown in, that it confuses you. But for the most part, this is a great book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!
The Bell Maker by Brian Jacques is an exciting tale of adventure, friendship, and heroes. (...) I haven't finished the book yet, but right now she is trapped in the castle with... Read more
Published on Mar 30 2004 by DeeDee Lynn

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bellmaker
Let me start off by saying one thing, if you haven't read Mariel of Redwall, definetly don't read this book, ever untill you have read Mariel of redwall. Read more
Published on Dec 7 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the series
If I could, I would give this book 20 stars. This is my favorite book from the Redwall series. I read it in 2 days and I am 10 years old! It's amazing and action-packed. Read more
Published on May 22 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book by Brian Jacques
I really think The Bellmaker is a really good book for people who like adventure books. But, itï¿s also sad. When Finnbarr Galedeep died. I almost cried. Read more
Published on April 24 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Buckweed
The book I read is called The Bellmaker. It was publishedin 1994 and one out of a giant series called Redwall. Read more
Published on Mar 3 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars An Adventurous Book
This book is very adventourous, dramatic, and there's alot of action. This book starts out every where. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2003 by N.Song

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bellmaker
The Bellmaker is the best book I've ever read. It is just so packed with adventure and old language like Ahoy! Read more
Published on Nov 28 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book in the Redwall Series
"The Bellmaker" is, in my opinion, the best book in the Rewall series. Joseph the Bellmaker is worried about his daughter Mariel and her companion, Dandin, three years after they... Read more
Published on Aug 15 2002 by Robert

5.0 out of 5 stars YEAH! EXCELLENT BOOK!
This book is a great read. Partly because of the wonderful action scenes which grip and are told in the great mold of classic medievil fantasy. Read more
Published on Jul 2 2002 by An amazon visitor

5.0 out of 5 stars Ages Nine to Ninety!
I loved this book! Not only are the Redwall books my favorite series, this book has many plots going at once with lots of original characters! Read more
Published on Mar 27 2002

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