The Bellmaker: A Tale from Redwall

Jacques, Brian

ISBN 10: 0399228055 / ISBN 13: 9780399228056

Published by Philomel Books, New York, 1995

About this Item

First American edition, stated; first printing, full number line. Inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title page. Number 7 in the Redwall series, which ended at 22 in 2011 with the posthumously published The Rogue Crew. The book is square and unmarked; corners sharp, spine ends bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $17.95); a corner crease to the top of the front flap; some edgewear; Brodart protected. Seller Inventory # 016920

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Bellmaker: A Tale from Redwall

Publisher: Philomel Books, New York

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Allan Curless

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

More than four seasons have passed since Mariel the Warriormouse and the rogue mouse, Dandin, set off from Redwall in search of adventure, and Joseph the Bellmaker is worried. Where is his beloved daughter? Joseph's answer comes to him in a dream, and soon he's off, accompanied by the intrepid Finnbarr Galedeep and the brave crew of the good ship, Pearl Queen, to save a kingdom and rescue Mariel.

But what's behind the riddle in the dream? Can Joseph guess its meaning and find his daughter before the dreaded Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru, plunders the kingdom of Southsward? Can this be the end of Mariel the Warriormouse? The momentous questions of this seventh epic in the Redwall series will hold a new audience of readers in its magical spell and captivate dedicated Redwall followers as well.

Review:

Vicious Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru--a fox who long ago discovered the body of a wolf and skinned it to wear as his own--is holding the young Mariel and Dandin captive. The pair are at the mercy of the evil despot and have only one hope of survival. But can they really count on the legendary freedom fighter, Martin the Warrior, to come to their rescue?

The Bellmaker fairly boils over with passion, intrigue, and adventure. A true page-turner, the heat is immediately turned to high, and never cools until the close of the very last chapter. Brian Jacques's skill lies in creating fantastical yet believable characters, placing them in an extraordinary yet convincing setting and then letting loose with a flood of imagination that takes the breath away. One of the best writers of our time, Jacques comes through once again for his readers in this remarkable tale of good triumphing over evil. --Susan Harrison