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Loamhedge: A Novel of Redwall

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I was really hoping when I had heard that this book was called "Loamhedge" that it was more about the long-lost abbey. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed that it was merely about a journey to the ruins and not a story about it. I had been hoping for some more history of the beginnings of Redwall. Still, the book, like all of Jacques works, is filled with adventure and intrigue, happiness and sadness, danger and more. I proudly add this book to my collection!

this book is the latest thrilling tale of redwall. it is about a quest to the ancient abbey of loamhedge to enable a young hare maid named Martha to walk. this book has humour action....
EVERYTHING!!!i just cant say enough about it. u should really get it.

Fans of Brian Jacques should be delighted with this latest installment of the Redwall series. As in the fifteen books preceding, LOAMHEDGE is full of mystery, adventure, romance, tragedy, and a myriad of characters we care about. In this book we are introduced to the wheelchair-bound hare named Martha Braebuck. More than anything, Martha would love to walk again, and this possibility comes to her through a vision/dream in which Martin the Warrior gives her some hints concerning the old abbey. If she can uncover these secrets, Martha should be able to lead a normal life.

When she shares her vision with other folks at the Abbey, they all work together to turn this miracle into a reality. This "quest" is helped along by the zany and loving characters of Braggon the otter and Sarobando the squirrel, best friends and former pranksters of the abbey who have been on their own world adventures and are ready and willing for yet another.

As always there are many layers to these stories, as interesting little characters weave in and out, creating subplots and more adventures. They include Martha's mischievous brother Horty --- who runs off with Sarobando and Braggon to help his sister, the evil searat Raga Bol (who holds the abbey under siege) --- and of course, all the fun "Redwallers" who are part of the colorful tapestry of the Redwall series.

Jacques's ability to create these wonderful personalities, evil and good, from animals is the height of skilled anthropomorphic writing. He has a huge following with a web site that is visited by many fans around the world (www.redwall.org). Outstanding artists lend these books an even greater depth --- all the covers are beautifully done, including this one with Troy Howell's beautiful painting. Charming ink drawings by David Elliot introduce each chapter and are also often featured on the web site.

Even if you have never read any books in this series before, you will still enjoy this latest addition to Redwall.

--- Reviewed by Sally M. Tibbetts (...)

The amazing squel to Triss, and Taggerung. The Badger Lona Bula striop is on revenge. Against the evil Rag Bolag. A yuong hare Martha send two redwaller to Loamhedge to figure out the secret. That will allow here to walk.

When she was younger she was parlyzed due to Trama. Latter when the abott was in danger she got the ability to walk so she could save there abott.

If you like this book red the other 15 books in the series.

This was actually one of the best Redwall books I ever read. Everyone said the series is getting worse. Well... this is better! I loved it. But there is a few typigraphical erroes... but... It is great!

I thought this book was good. It was interesting to read, but nothing els i'm afraid. I think the bad guys in the book was never really developed. (like cluny) They're always killed by another big enemy before their characteristic were developed and they ALL seemed the same thick headed cowardly enemy only with different forms. I think they also die too quickly.

The story also seemed..... recycled. the first part about enemies attacking Redwall (AGAIN) and the second part when the badger looks for the vermin. His story is almost like Sunmace (think that was his name.)

Other then that it was good. Not Brian's best work, but good. But i think he should introduce some new animals, maybe a live wolf etc.

This book is amazingly wrtitten by Jacques. The ending is the most surprising, and I think this book is very moving. I'd recommend it to anyone.

I have loved the Redwall books for a long time. But now, after reading the sixteenth book of the series, the books are getting worse. The villains are no longer vile and ruthless. Martha Braebuck is a goody-goody. The quest to Loamhedge is pointless and gets my favorite characters killed. Lonna is just like all the other badgers in the whole blasted series, except he has a girly name. As for the feasting and songs, same old, same old. It was a decent book in itself, but compared to the rest of the series, not so.

Oh, that I could enter the world of Redwall! The battles, the feasts, the heroic excitement! But, anyway, I loved this book. You don't need me to give you a story synopsis because everyone else has pretty much done that already, but oh, how marvelous! I really ...loved it! The only thing I wasn't satisfied with was that it all kind of......revolved. That's the only way I can describe it. You know, like all the events kind of spinning around each other and never really touching. Like how they went all that way and it wasn't even helpful, yet it was helpful because if they hadn't left then she wouldn't have been at the window that night and.........well, sorry if I sound confusing, but I'm trying not to give anything away to those who haven't read it. Despite the "revolvingness," I simply adored it anyway. I command you to read this and all the other Redwall books as soon as possible!

First I would like to say that Sir_wishall made a few good points about Loamhedge,which i would like to agree with. Yes,it is same old same old, and yes the villans are always the same,but isn't that the point of Redwall? I personally get satisfaction from reading familiar-ish stories that are related.E.g at the end of 'The Taggerung' where Russano turns up with the long patrol,it isn't a surprise and that sort of 'last-ditch help' has happened before,but its an excellent moment nonetheless.I own all of the Redwall books and am an avid reader,but I don't take the books as a serious novel,more an enjoyable yarn.The points though are fairly true.The formula is starting to tire, and 'Triss' was a pretty poor book.Anyway,Loamhedge is a good read.It is enjoyable throughout,and Jaques' ability to whet the (fans) appetite with infomation on the history of the world of Mossflower is good here,especially with the nostalgic nods toward Mattemio (though my lips are sealed).The characters are good,but not as good as previous characters,as Jaques doesn't explore the charaters fully,leaving them as a seeming supporting character.The main characters therefore are probably Horty and Martha. Problems arise here,as the characters seem very distant. Another problem is that the book is overly predictable and there is no huge battle ,instead there are smaller ones,that seem rushed.Also Jaques at times seems to get carried away,and as in previous books writes something out of turn with the world he has created.When Martha just gets up and walks,the point of the book becomes irrelevant.Moments like this have hampered an otherwise great series through all the books,where his 'animals are medieval humans' idea becomes unrealistic and off balence with the major idea.Still,problems aside this is a good book,so read it,and you will enjoy it,but Jaques needs to prodoce something aweome from his next book to keep his fanbase,as they have started to drift away since 'The Legend of Luke'.