Redwall

What must the Monastic Order of Redwall Mice do when their peaceful, idyllic Abby, noted for its hospitality and serenity, is endangered by a surely, pitiless rat army, spurred on by the vicious, ruthless Cluny the Scourge? Can a reincarnation of Martin the Warrior be found in the young Novice Matthias? Is he the mouse of Cluny's nightmares, who will eventually destroy him and his evil? This is a spellbinding first novel. Courageous Good conquers blatant Evil with staggering verve at a compulsive, cracking pace. It's epic in theme as well as in length (400+ pages). There's plenty of action, suspense and a dash of romance, plus a richly-wrought tapestry of memorable characters. I can't wait to read bits of it to my lower secondary classes.