Redwall the Graphic Novel by Brian Jacques is about the gentle mice of Redwall Abbey. They are just beginning to celebrate the summer of the late rose when they hear that the legendary rat, Cluny the Scourge, is planning on attacking the abbey. Matthias, a clumsy but sweet mouse, must retrieve the sword of Martin, the warrior who defeated many foxes, vermin and a wildcat before turning peaceful and founding the Redwall Abbey. Matthias's journey is full of danger. He meets many new and dangerous animals, including the Sparra who live above the abbey, an old owl who haunts the forest, a barn cat, the voles of the forest, and even the evil Asmodeus, the snake responsible for many rodent deaths, before eventually coming face to face with Cluny.This was a great adventure! I liked the graphic novel format - the pictures were incredibly detailed. I would recommend this book to fantasy fans who like animals. I know it's really popular among my 6th graders.
