Never heard of Redwall, but I am intrigued. what kind of books are they? Children books?

Let's see. I'll answer the last question first.

I was introduced to the Redwall series when I found Mossflower on the shelf at our local library. I read it, my parents read it, and we read it out loud as well, I think. I particularly remember staying up late to read about

So, yeah, big soft spot for Mossflower. I really don't think I could pick a favourite favourite, but most of my favourite books seem to come early on in the Redwall chronology. I like the Mariel sequence, and Salamandastron and Marlfox and the books with Cregga the Badgermum.

A friend of mine calls me Hon Rosie and asks about my cooking. It's this big joke because I don't think my cooking is that bad.

I'm not sure I can point to a favourite character, but I really like the hares. Happy go lucky, good fighters, and great eaters. It seems like there's often an eating contest, but my favourite of those is from Salamandastron.

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Pikkle Folger takes on a shrew and wins handily.

Actually the first book in the series is called Redwall, hence the name of the series. Mossflower was the 2nd one written.

I've read 17 of the books in the series, and apparently there are 3 more that I am aware of. Favorite books: so tough to decide. But among them are Mossflower, Pearls of Lutra, Triss, and Martin the Warrior. Of course any of the books with a good sword duel makes my list. And I can say Brian Jacques did his research on sword play. He has really good and appropriately used terminology and his vivid descriptions are quite realistic from a swordsman (in this case mouse, squirrl, badger, etc) and militaristic point of view.

The series was originally written for blind children. That is why he includes such vivid descriptions, especially of his food. I love the way he approaches the kitchen, and as Meltintalle, so well described, the appetities. I love how in Outcast of Redwall, they describe Jodd as a hare who can fight like 10 and eat like 20.

1) What's your favorite book?
I'm going to go with Mariel of Redwall. I love Mossflower and some of the other books, but Mariel was the first Redwall book I owned (by accident---I, eh, kind of had a few pages fall out of the book I'd borrowed from a friend and so had to buy a new one for them, which meant I got to keep the damaged copy. ), and I read it over and over. That, and the gullwhacker is just cool.

2) Who's your favorite character?
Hmm, hard one. I always liked Mariel (I made myself lots of gullwhackers out of the twine wrapped around hay bales), but Gonff was great, too, and...oh, I pretty much liked the whole gang in Mariel.

3) How were you introduced to Redwall?
Via friends, as so often happens.

narnian1, they're kind of children's books. I can't quite remember, but I'm going to guess I started reading them around age 8 or so---I had a pretty good attention span, though, found them rather exciting, and was an avid reader. The length is a bit long for those with shorter attention spans, though, so it might be better to call them young adult books. They're pretty much adventure-type stories (well, there's usually some sort of a quest going on and there's usually some sort of attack being brewed to happen at home), and they can get a bit formulaic/repetitive as the series progresses, but they're quite fun.

A friend of mine calls me Hon Rosie and asks about my cooking. It's this big joke because I don't think my cooking is that bad.

What, you also? Actually, no one asks about my cooking, and I don't know if anyone even remembers, either, but I was Hon Rosie when the church kids played when we were young. I wanted to be Bella originally, but another friend got that title first (you know, I don't know why I wasn't Mariel---maybe someone else got it?). So, someone suggested it, and I was Hon Rosie. Which was fine, because she's a great character, but then they'd always tease me about my laugh...apparently, I can have a rather loud laugh.

The series was originally written for blind children. That is why he includes such vivid descriptions, especially of his food.

Huh, I didn't know that. That explains why everything always sounded so good.

Ooh! I've read all of Redwall many time's, and I like them lots!!
What is your favorite book?
Probably Triss, because I was introduced to it first. I listened to the book on tape, and one time when we were driving along at night, the part
Who is your favorite character?
I don't have one.
how did you get introduced to them?
My cousin loves them. When we visited him, we read some.

I've been working on reading all of the books in the Redwall series.

I have a couple of favorites -- Redwall and Mossflower. I'm afraid I can't choose which one I like better though. An honorary mention on my list would be Salamandastron.

My favorite character is Matthias. I'm not sure why. One of my favorite sequences in the whole Redwall series, from the book Redwall itself, is

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Matthias escaping from the sparrows. In no other book have I read two characters fighting on the edge of the very top of a very high roof, so it struck me as original.

A spot in Mossflower which actually touches me is

Ooh! Redwall! I'd been wondering if I was the only NarniaWebber to enjoy that series...

Favorite Book: It's hard to say! Except for the most recent books, any one you mention I'll have to include in the list of favorites for some reason or other. Mariel of Redwall has to be near the top, though. For months after reading it I carried around an old bit of rope I found in the garage and pretended to be Mariel. Mossflower has a special place on the list, with an unusually good plot. I really enjoyed reading Lord Brocktree to my younger brother (extra humor in that one, I think!), and Marlfox is wonderful. I could go on and on and on... I do know I never liked Redwall all that much though. It's so different from the others, even Mossflower, which was the next published.

Favorite Character: Tansy (in Pearls of Lutra), Rose (in Martin the Warrior

How I was introduced: When I was about ten my mother got the Mossflower book on tape for us to listen to on a long car ride. After that I got Redwall out in book form and proceeded to rip through the series.

So far I've been unable to convince any siblings (aside from the brother, who is also a fan) to try the series. I probably still have a chance with the DPs, though.

(I made myself lots of gullwhackers out of the twine wrapped around hay bales),

For months after reading it I carried around an old bit of rope I found in the garage and pretended to be Mariel.

It seems like the Gullwacker is the favourite weapon of the series. No one has even mentioned Martin's sword. Personally, I drew Mariel a lot, and her distinguishing characteristic was the Gullwacker.

I also liked Burgo's ladle. Very versatile utensil.

What, you also? ...apparently, I can have a rather loud laugh.

Eh, I wouldn't necessarily say loud so much as distinctive. I just giggle-snort, which isn't very Rosie like at all.

My favorite character is Matthias. I'm not sure why.

I know exactly why I like Matthias. He has an amazing voice. Redwall was not on my favourite list until I listened to the full-cast audio version. I could listen to it all day... all the voices are just perfect.

1) What's your favorite book?
I really like Taggerung, Salamandastron, and Mossflower.

2) Who's your favorite character?
Either Gonff, Nimbalo, and or Dandin. I love the cheeky little mice, the stubborn and strong otters, and the free and carefree squirrels.

3) How were you introduced to Redwall?
Through a summer reading program at a local library. I got Mossflower for a free book.

Let's see....favorite character.....
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That's a tough one.

Both Martins (Martin the Warrior, Mossflower, Legend of Luke and Pearls of Lutra), Dandin (Mariel of Redwall, Bellmaker), Triss (Triss), Rose (Martin the Warrior), Rakkety Tan (Rakkety Tan), Matthias (Redwall), and probably several others I can't think of right now.

Now here is a question. Who are your favorite villains? Mine include Tsarmina (Mossflower), Ublaz (Pearls of Lutra) and the Wolverine (whose name escapes me from Rakkety Tan).

Good question, FencerforJesus!
My favorite baddies would have to be the Marlfox clan (Marlfox). Tsarmina, her brother Ungat Trun(He's in Lord Brocktree, I think), and Romsca (female corsair in Pearls of Lutra who

Here's two more questions:
~ Do you have a favorite song, poem, or riddle from the series?
~ What scene do you think is the saddest?

1. I'm not sure on that one, myself!
2.

Oh, I remember Redwall! Such a great series, unfortunately I never got very far into them (on account of my very short attention span when it comes to book series: I'm terrible when it comes to finishing series). I read Redwall, Mossflower, Marlfox, Mattimeo (I think) and possibly another... it's kind of fuzzy, as it's been quite awhile. I remember really enjoying them, though, and even writing a few (though very poor) stories of my own about anthropomorphic mice in a medieval world. That was actually the beginning of my love for writing, and my first stories... such fond memories!

Favorite book: Probably Redwall. I remember it the best, anyway.
Favorite Character: Hm, trying to remember! I think I'll go with Martin.
How I was Introduced: I was at my local library, and my Mother was trying to convince me to read more on my own (at this time I had already read Narnia through, but that was just about it). I found Redwall, and loved it, so I got a few of the others and read them too.

Believe it or not, I think my older sister actually owns five or six Redwall books that I've never read... perhaps I should go find them and give the series a return visit.

I like the Marlfoxes too. I'm not sure if he counts as a baddie, but the shrike in Bellmaker was quite memorable. Also, Asmodaeus, because it's such fun to go around hissing his name.

Ah, poetry. One of the other things Redwall has lots of in every book, besides the scrumptious food. Let me see... I used to have memorised one that Song sang in Marlfox:
I sit around and wish that I
Could be a bird up in the sky
da, da, something something something.

Ah! This collection of poems will help. It's called Ellayo’s Ditty. I also like the one, also from Marlfox, about "I'll paint my face and wear a mask/I'll be anything you ask."

I was looking in my poetry collection, and apparently I only committed that one to memory; I didn't include it in my file of Redwall poems. But I collected lots from Loamhedge, so I guess that's a good one for poetry.

If you were at a Redwall feast, what would you like to eat? I've always thought Deeper'n'ever pie sounded amazing, but then I realised that beetroot is, in fact, beets and I can't stand beets.

I read them when I was about in 4th grade...I don't anymore but at the time I really enjoyed them. I remember myself drooling every time they described the feasts they had!! It sounded sooo delicious