Redwall
Redwall is a series of fantasy novels by Brian Jacques, set in a medieval world of anthropomorphic woodland creatures—mice, badgers, hares, rats—centered on the sandstone abbey of Redwall.
The books follow a consistent pattern: peaceful creatures defend their home against vermin invaders.
The series spawned twenty-two novels and became a staple of children's fantasy literature.
I grew up reading Redwall.
Latin-rooted masculine name
- ConstanceName meaning faithfulness
- MarielCuban coastal city
- MethuselahScriptural longevity exemplar
Small gnawing mammal
Fortitude facing danger
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- questSeeking journey for something
sacrifice · good versus evil · redemption · loyalty · freedom · prophecy · destiny · legacy
Hilted fighting blade
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- battlementsNotched defensive wall top
tapestry · feast · abbey · warrior · champion · ramparts · great hall · gatehouse
Monastic house of worship
- belltowerStructure housing large chimes
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- gatehouseStructure over an entrance
- cellarsUnderground storage rooms
orchard · pond · kitchen · dormitory · infirmary · quarry · sandstone
Books aimed at youth
Small quick breads
- pastiesAdhesive breast coverings
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- candied chestnutsSugar-preserved edible nuts
- trifleInsignificant matter or thing
honey · nutbread · shrimp · damson · elderberry wine · oatcakes · apple cider
Martin
Latin-rooted masculine name
- ConstanceName meaning faithfulness
- MarielCuban coastal city
- MethuselahScriptural longevity exemplar
mouse
Small gnawing mammal
hedgehog · hare · mole · shrew · stoat · weasel · ferret · rat · fox · wildcat
courage
Fortitude facing danger
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
quest · sacrifice · good versus evil · redemption · loyalty · freedom · prophecy · destiny · legacy · riddle
sword
Hilted fighting blade
battlements · tapestry · feast · abbey · warrior · champion · ramparts · great hall · gatehouse · bell
abbey
Monastic house of worship
- belltowerStructure housing large chimes
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- gatehouseStructure over an entrance
cellars · orchard · pond · kitchen · dormitory · infirmary · quarry · sandstone
children's literature
Books aimed at youth
scones
Small quick breads
- pastiesAdhesive breast coverings
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- candied chestnutsSugar-preserved edible nuts
trifle · honey · nutbread · shrimp · damson · elderberry wine · oatcakes · apple cider
- children's booksfairy tales, nursery rhymes, picture books, bedtime stories, Harry Potter
- fantasy seriesHarry Potter, Game of Thrones, Narnia, Discworld, Earthsea
- Fictional PlacesGotham City, Hogwarts, Mordor, Narnia, Gondor
- literary animalsAnimal Farm, white whale, Charlotte's Web, Moby Dick, Watership Down
- anthropomorphic animalstalking animals, animal characters, funny animals, Disney animals, Mickey Mouse
- Famous AnimalsScooby-Doo, Bambi, Dumbo, Clifford, Snoopy