Hi everyone, Smart Girl here. As some of you may know, Brian Jacques passed away recently. I really liked him and I thought it would be nice to do a tribute. My tribute is going to have the books in chronological order and my grades for them (I might add a reason for some of them). Just a warning, there are a couple I don't remember very well, so my grades aren't going to be perfect. Now, on with the post!
1. Lord Brocktree: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
2. Martin the Warrior: Official Smart Girl Grade: A- (Way too sad)
3. Mossflower: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
4. Legend of Luke: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
5. Outcast of Redwall: Official Smart Girl Grade: A-
6. Mariel of Redwall: Official Smart Girl Grade: A+ (First and favorite)
7. The Bellmaker: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
8. Salamandstron: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
9. Redwall: Official Smart Girl Grade: A+
10. Mattimeo: Official Smart Girl Grade: A- (Too boring)
11.Pearls of Lutra: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
12. The Long Patrol: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
13. Marlfox: Official Smart Girl Grade: A+ (About time there was a good fox villian)
14. Taggerung: Official Smart Girl Grade: A+ (I love otters!)
15. Triss: Official Smart Girl Grade: A+
16. Loamhedge: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
17. Rakkety Tam: Official Smart Girl Grade: A (Would be A+, but lame villian death)
18. High Rhulain: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
19. Eulalia!: Official Smart Girl Grade: A+
20. Doomwyte: Official Smart Girl Grade: A-
21. The Sable Quean: Official Smart Girl Grade: A
Well, I got through them all. I have read every single book on that list, and those are all the Redwall books written. So, it's good that a new one is coming out this May. By the way, I will do a post about that when I've read it. That's all for now, Smart Girl.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Taggerung
Hi everybody, long time no see. Sorry for not posting, it's been a busy summer. Anyway, continuing the Redwall series, I'm doing Taggerung, pronounced the way it's spelled. Let's get going!
First, the synopsis. In this one, the main character is an otter who is being raised by vermin, (in this group there are; ferrets, stoats, rats, and a fox.) because they believe he is the Taggerung. (a super strong warrior who is better physically than all the other vermin.) He lives with them for fifteen seasons, but never kills anyone. The leader of the tribe is worried about this and decides to "cure" him. Instead, Tagg, (as he is known) runs away, with no destination in mind. He eventually gets to Redwall and finds out that he is a Redwaller and his mother and sister are still alive. Meanwhile, the vermin have sent a party to get the Taggerung. The party gets to Redwall and the otter, (now known as Denya, which was his real name all along) fends them off but gets mortally wounded. If you want to find out what happens, READ THE BOOK!
Now, my opinion. I really like this book, because it features otters, some of my favorite characters, and there are some quite funny parts. This is a great book, not the best for beginners, but then, Redwall is the only one that's perfect for beginners.
Best Read by Ages: 8 and up.
Official Smart Girl Grade: A
Just a note if you've read all of them, the next one is coming out next year. See you all soon! That's all, Smart Girl.
First, the synopsis. In this one, the main character is an otter who is being raised by vermin, (in this group there are; ferrets, stoats, rats, and a fox.) because they believe he is the Taggerung. (a super strong warrior who is better physically than all the other vermin.) He lives with them for fifteen seasons, but never kills anyone. The leader of the tribe is worried about this and decides to "cure" him. Instead, Tagg, (as he is known) runs away, with no destination in mind. He eventually gets to Redwall and finds out that he is a Redwaller and his mother and sister are still alive. Meanwhile, the vermin have sent a party to get the Taggerung. The party gets to Redwall and the otter, (now known as Denya, which was his real name all along) fends them off but gets mortally wounded. If you want to find out what happens, READ THE BOOK!
Now, my opinion. I really like this book, because it features otters, some of my favorite characters, and there are some quite funny parts. This is a great book, not the best for beginners, but then, Redwall is the only one that's perfect for beginners.
Best Read by Ages: 8 and up.
Official Smart Girl Grade: A
Just a note if you've read all of them, the next one is coming out next year. See you all soon! That's all, Smart Girl.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
The Sable Quean
Hi chaps! Oh, H'I say, it's been a jolly long time since Smart Girl has done a bally post, wot wot! Well, now I'll cut the act and get down to business. (By the way, that is the accent of most Salamanstron hares. They are in most Redwall books.) Ironically, the main character of the next book is a Salamanstron hare. So now, on with... The Sable Quean.
First, the synopsis. In this one, the main character is Buckler, the Salamanstron blademaster, the best since his grandfather. He wants adventure, so the badger lord sent him on a journey. In the course of the trip, they find out that someone is kidnapping young ones from all over Mossflower. It turns out to be Vilaya, the Sable Quean. Buckler finds out that Vilaya's commander, Zwilt the Shade, killed and robbed his brother, nearly killed his sister in law, and kidnapped their young children. So, will the young ones be rescued, and will Buckler avenge his brother, or will all be lost? If you read it, you'll find out.
Now, my opinion. I think that this one is in the middle. I really like Buckler, but I just don't like this one as much as others, like Redwall and Mariel of Redwall. It just doesn't have that zing feeling that the others do. However, that doesn't mean that it's a bad book. It just isn't in my top five. So, I still recommend it for people who like good books.
Just as an unrelated note, I won't be doing any of the Twilight series, that's all for now, Smart Girl.
First, the synopsis. In this one, the main character is Buckler, the Salamanstron blademaster, the best since his grandfather. He wants adventure, so the badger lord sent him on a journey. In the course of the trip, they find out that someone is kidnapping young ones from all over Mossflower. It turns out to be Vilaya, the Sable Quean. Buckler finds out that Vilaya's commander, Zwilt the Shade, killed and robbed his brother, nearly killed his sister in law, and kidnapped their young children. So, will the young ones be rescued, and will Buckler avenge his brother, or will all be lost? If you read it, you'll find out.
Now, my opinion. I think that this one is in the middle. I really like Buckler, but I just don't like this one as much as others, like Redwall and Mariel of Redwall. It just doesn't have that zing feeling that the others do. However, that doesn't mean that it's a bad book. It just isn't in my top five. So, I still recommend it for people who like good books.
Just as an unrelated note, I won't be doing any of the Twilight series, that's all for now, Smart Girl.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Mariel of Redwall
Hi everybody, Smart Girl here. Today you're going learn about Mariel of Redwall, by Brian Jacques, my favorite one in the whole series. So, let's get started!
First, the synopsis. In this one we meet the self-named "Storm Gullwhacker,"a young mouse who was washed ashore around Salamandstron. She finds her way to Redwall Abbey, where she meets another young mouse named Dandin. While at Redwall, she regains her memory (which she had lost) and learns that she is named Mariel and that she was kidnapped by Gabool the Wild.
Now, my opinion. I think that this is the best Redwall book in the entire series. It has a very funny line one time she's at Redwall. The line is when a dubbin (a term for very young Abbey dwellers) asks if Mariel wants to play. She "plays" by throwing a ball and then hitting it into the air with her Gullwhacker and it lands on another Redwaller. When the infuriated Redwaller asks who threw it, Mariel replies, "I hit the ball high. It's called playing. D'you want to play?" Mariel is a great character as well as all the others. There are some really funny moments. Therefore, I recommend this to anybody who wants a good book.
Best Read by Ages: 8 and up
Official Smart Girl Grade: A+
Have a great summer, and that's all for now, Smart Girl.
First, the synopsis. In this one we meet the self-named "Storm Gullwhacker,"a young mouse who was washed ashore around Salamandstron. She finds her way to Redwall Abbey, where she meets another young mouse named Dandin. While at Redwall, she regains her memory (which she had lost) and learns that she is named Mariel and that she was kidnapped by Gabool the Wild.
Now, my opinion. I think that this is the best Redwall book in the entire series. It has a very funny line one time she's at Redwall. The line is when a dubbin (a term for very young Abbey dwellers) asks if Mariel wants to play. She "plays" by throwing a ball and then hitting it into the air with her Gullwhacker and it lands on another Redwaller. When the infuriated Redwaller asks who threw it, Mariel replies, "I hit the ball high. It's called playing. D'you want to play?" Mariel is a great character as well as all the others. There are some really funny moments. Therefore, I recommend this to anybody who wants a good book.
Best Read by Ages: 8 and up
Official Smart Girl Grade: A+
Have a great summer, and that's all for now, Smart Girl.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Redwall
Hi everybody. Long time no see. Sorry about that. So, anyway, for my first summer post I am going to review Redwall. Not the series, the book by that name. So, on with the show!
First, the synopsis. In this one, the first of the series, there is a giant rat named Cluny the Scourge who is heading toward the fair abbey of Redwall. Meanwhile, at Redwall, there is a young mouse named Matthias who wants to become the abbey warrior in what everybody thinks is a time of peace. However, it soon turns out that Cluny, who everybody thought was just a fairy tale, is very real and wants to conquer Redwall. Redwall has the spirit of Martin the Warrior, and he is the only one who can pick the true abbey warrior. Who will he pick? And can they defeat the horrible Cluny the Scourge? If you want to find out, READ THE BOOK BECAUSE I'M NOT GOING TO TELL YOU!
Now, my opinion. I think this book is REALLY, REALLY GOOD. It is the perfect blend of action, slight romance, and humor. If you don't like romance, don't worry, it's not all kissy-kissy. I really like, and really hate how Brian Jacques goes back and forth between the good guys and the bad guys (something he does in all the books). I really hate it because he'll get to something exciting, and when you turn the page, you're reading about someone different. This is really annoying when you first read the book. Note: this is the first one he wrote, so start with this one, then read the others in any order at all. Just so you know though, there are others that are chronologically before this, and you can start with others. In fact, I started with a different one. In short, this is a good book.
Best Read by Ages: 8 and up
Official Smart Girl Grade: A+
Just before I go, I'm going to tell you that I will do some of my favorite Redwall books, but not all of them. That's all for now, Smart Girl.
First, the synopsis. In this one, the first of the series, there is a giant rat named Cluny the Scourge who is heading toward the fair abbey of Redwall. Meanwhile, at Redwall, there is a young mouse named Matthias who wants to become the abbey warrior in what everybody thinks is a time of peace. However, it soon turns out that Cluny, who everybody thought was just a fairy tale, is very real and wants to conquer Redwall. Redwall has the spirit of Martin the Warrior, and he is the only one who can pick the true abbey warrior. Who will he pick? And can they defeat the horrible Cluny the Scourge? If you want to find out, READ THE BOOK BECAUSE I'M NOT GOING TO TELL YOU!
Now, my opinion. I think this book is REALLY, REALLY GOOD. It is the perfect blend of action, slight romance, and humor. If you don't like romance, don't worry, it's not all kissy-kissy. I really like, and really hate how Brian Jacques goes back and forth between the good guys and the bad guys (something he does in all the books). I really hate it because he'll get to something exciting, and when you turn the page, you're reading about someone different. This is really annoying when you first read the book. Note: this is the first one he wrote, so start with this one, then read the others in any order at all. Just so you know though, there are others that are chronologically before this, and you can start with others. In fact, I started with a different one. In short, this is a good book.
Best Read by Ages: 8 and up
Official Smart Girl Grade: A+
Just before I go, I'm going to tell you that I will do some of my favorite Redwall books, but not all of them. That's all for now, Smart Girl.
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