Plot: Tammo, like many young hares, wishes to join the Long Patrol, a legion of legendary fighting hares serving under a badger Lady. Despite the orders of his father, he runs away to join the fighters. Yet, instead of meeting the hares on the mountain, he finds himself with a squad of hares fighting their way to Redwall Abbey. The fighters must hurry if they are to warn the shattered abbey of a coming army of vermin, but can the creatures defend themselves when the very wall surrounding them shatters? Also, how does the broken wall relate to an ancient foe?
Genre: Animals, Adventure, Fantasy
Reading Level: Grades 6-8
Similar Titles: Voyage of Slaves, Redwall series
Personal Thoughts: A direct sequel to Pearls of Lutra, the novel builds on past characters while developing new heroes. Some of the younger creatures in the earlier work now serve the abbey in the highest positions, making the reader eager to learn more. Yet, the sequel is not limited to the past, but expertly builds on the future. Another good read.
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