Admittedly my memory is very vague since I read this years ago when I was in my early teens, but I remember loving this reimagining of Odysseus, PenelAdmittedly my memory is very vague since I read this years ago when I was in my early teens, but I remember loving this reimagining of Odysseus, Penelope, Helen and various characters as young teens who have to survive some trying adventures that prepare him for his later ones. ...more
Many people have complained that Brian Jacques has been churning out the same book over and over and simply replacing the characters and villain - I'vMany people have complained that Brian Jacques has been churning out the same book over and over and simply replacing the characters and villain - I've seen complaints along these lines since way back with The Long Patrol! I've never felt it until now, but I think at this point in the series, it's definitely feeling rehashed.
This time, the villains are carion birds of all types (as well as an adder), and the hero is... a mouse? I think he's a descendent of Gonff or something, but I've forgotten already. That's probably not a good sign. As usual, there's a lone warrior, a hare that pops up just when he's needed and provides much needed military assistance, and the bad guys are defeated.
For first time readers of the Redwall series, I'd definitely recommend other books in the series. Anything pre-Triss was pretty good, but afterwards they've started feeling a little dull. Huge fans of Redwall like me will probably read it anyway and at least enjoy the sentimental value, though I wouldn't recommend expecting a lot out of it. Jacques' books are so lovely and I've enjoyed most of them so much in the past that I find this problem easily forgiven and forgotten, however. ...more
I absolutely ADORED this when I first read it as a child, and I would love to read it again if I could get my hands on it. Wonderful story of courage I absolutely ADORED this when I first read it as a child, and I would love to read it again if I could get my hands on it. Wonderful story of courage and determination, and it was so well-written that you felt like you were part of the adventure and the captivating suspense, too. Fans of the book are definitely recommended to try the animated film, which was a great addition to the book....more
This Fudge book wasn't as good as the rest, from memory, and Sheila was somehow more irritating than usual.This Fudge book wasn't as good as the rest, from memory, and Sheila was somehow more irritating than usual....more
Fudge was my hero! I remember finding these Fudge books hilarious and crazy, with the characters daring to do things that I would never do (my mother Fudge was my hero! I remember finding these Fudge books hilarious and crazy, with the characters daring to do things that I would never do (my mother would kill me!). Great children's reads....more
Another book I read in primary school, and nothing made me identify with Peter more than having a little sister who could be a bit of a pest at times,Another book I read in primary school, and nothing made me identify with Peter more than having a little sister who could be a bit of a pest at times, but absolutely adorable the next....more
I adored Judy Blume's books as a kid, and this was no different. I probably read this in around grade 3 or 4, and I still have fond memories of the chI adored Judy Blume's books as a kid, and this was no different. I probably read this in around grade 3 or 4, and I still have fond memories of the characters....more
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