Brian Jacques (redwallabbey.com) was born in Liverpool in 1939. He left school at age fifteen and found work as a docker, a truck driver, a policeman and a stand-up comic, all before turning his attention to writing. He wrote his first novel, Redwall, for the children at a school for the blind in Liverpool. Since 1986, his descriptive style of writing has captivated readers from age 8 to 80. His books have won international awards and acclaim and have been made into a TV series.
Praise for The Legend of Luke... Swashbuckling adventures told with great gusto. -Chicago Tribune This fast-paced novel will delight new or returning readers to the Redwall series. -Children's Literature The Medieval world of Redwall Abbey-where gallant mouse warriors triumph over evil invaders-has truly become the stuff of legend. -Seattle Post-Intelligencer As always, Jacques peppers his storytelling with humor, sumptuous descriptions and abundant adventure. -Publishers Weekly For readers new to the series, the book stands alone as an exciting adventure into Martin the Warrior's heritage of courage and integrity . . . This book is likely to appeal to adolescent readers who have found a friend in the Harry Potter stories. -The ALAN Review Full of daring deeds, this tale will appeal to fans of the series as well as readers who enjoy animal fantasies and adventure stories. -KLIATT Praise for Brian Jacques' Redwall series... Astonishing! --Kirkus Reviews Energetic fantasy! --The New York Times Book Review Rousing adventure! --Publishers Weekly Old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure. --Locus Jacques's realistically drawn characters are full of personality. --Publishers Weekly