Plot: Ublaz the Emperor of pirates seeks an ultimate prize - six perfect, rose-colored pearls to complete his crown. When his captain fails to retrieve the pearls from a massacred otter holt, the emperor makes a second attempt, sparking a rebellion, a quest for revenge, and an adventure for Redwall Abbey. Rollo, Cracklyn, and Tansy, three Redwall creatures, must solve the riddles leading to the pearls to ransom their abbot. Yet, through circumstance, storms, icebergs, and seals, the warriors of Redwall steadily bring matters into the emperor's own domain.
Genre: Fantasy, Animals, Adventures
Reading Level: Grades 6-8
Similar Titles: Guardians of Ga'hoole series, Redwall series
Personal Thoughts: The novel expertly blends puzzles, adventures, swordfights, and animals in a creative and intriguing manner. This may very well be one of Jacques's best works.
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