Mariel of Redwall - Redwall, Book 4 Author:Brian Jacques When the rat pirate Gabool the Wild attacks the mouse-ship carrying Joseph the Bellmaker, he plunders its magnificent bell in a fit of greed, and then pitilessly casts Joseph and his daughter Mariel into the raging sea. After she is rescued and brought to Redwall Abbey, Mariel sets out with three fearless Mossflower companions (and her trusty r... more »ope-weapon, the Gullwhacker) to track down Gabool and avenge her father-and thus begins an unforgettable battle!« less
This series of books is fun, full of adventure, very well written, and thought provoking. Loved by all ages. Makes excellent reading for groups - family, school, whatever. Mariel is a brave, stubborn, pirate fighting mouse maid with a wonderful bevy of co-horts.
An incredible romantic adventure as told through the eyes of a medeival mouse! Imagine if medeival ages were lived not by humans, but by small animals in a magical world. Great reading!