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Summary: Same Old Story
Review: Don't get me wrong, I love the Redwall series, but the author, Jacques is rewritting the same old story again and again. This one was almost worst than Legend of Luke. He is also going back to the old stories and legends. Why can't he come up with ENTIRELY new characters? I still give it three stars, though because even though it's the same old story over and over again it is still pretty good but getting a tad bit old.
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Summary: Yet Another Epic From The World of Redwall
Review: I first recieved this book as a Christmas gift from my parents earlier this year (I'm 15 years old). I knew nothing about the book, but what brought my parents to buy this book for me was it's author, Brian Jacques. I first read "Redwall" in fall 1999, and since have continued to read all the books he has written in a span of less than a year and a half. So when I recieved "Lord Brocktree" and picked it up later in the day and read it, I did not stop until I went to bed after midnight. I it such a glorious book in so many ways. Finally, we have an epic depicting the life of the First great Badger Lord, Brocktree. I have always been wondering what ever happened to him after I first heard about him in "Mossflower".I will keep on reading Brian Jacque's work until I am stripped of my vision. I can't wait until his next book comes out this fall 2001! I strongly reccomend this book to everyone who wants to get away from modern life and read about what it was like when all modern technology was nothing. After reading one of his books, you'll understand what I mean...
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Summary: Maybe 2 1/2...
Review: Lord Brocktree, to say the least, was a boring book. It was almost as boring as Legend of Luke. It could be because of the pages and pages of pointless dialogue, or maybe the same repeated plot that Jacques keeps using. Either way, this book was anything but put-down-able. I give this 2 stars only because I have a soft spot for Brian Jacques and there were a FEW interesting parts. But, if you want Classic Jacques, the true quality of his best books, read Redwall and some of the other earlier ones before you read Brocktree. In other words, Brian Jacques, what's with you lately?? Come up with a new plot!! And maybe the bad guys could win for once.
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Summary: Lord Brocktree
Review: "Lord Brocktree," the latest in the Redwall series, is also one of the best out of the thirteen books. It is about Lord Brocktree, the Badger Lord who was the father of Boar of Brockhall (featured in "Mossflower," also by Brian Jacques) and his quest to recapture the mountain of Salamandastron (the ancestral home of badgers and hares, mentioned in a number of Redwall books) from an evil wildcat named Ungatt Trunn. The book starts when Lord Brocktree's father, the ancient Lord Stonepaw, was almost alone in the extinct volcano of Salamandastron. He had with him 150 hares, which was only a fraction of the number of hares that usually resided in Salamandastron. All of the hares were elderly, and very good at fighting. Then, a ruthless conquerer by the name of Ungatt Trunn arrived at Salamandastron. Trunn was determined to have the mountain for his own. He had a vast army of rats, ferrets, stoats, and weasels at his disposal. They were known as the Blue Hordes because of the dark-blue dye that they stained their fur with. Trunn ordered Lord Stonepaw to leave with some of his hares, and leave the fitter, more able beasts behind to become servants. Stonepaw refused, and Trunn slaughtered half of the hares and imprisoned most of the remaining creatures. Stonepaw escaped with about twenty or so hares. They hid inside the mountain's cellars until they were discovered by Trunn's soldiers. Stonepaw gave up his life in order to allow his faithful followers time to escape. Meanwhile, the title character, Lord Brocktree, has been traveling from his home of Brockhall to Salamandastron. He had recurring dreams in which he learned of the sad state of matters at Salamandastron. He hastened to the mountain to build an army to reclaim Salamandastron from Ungatt Trunn and his Blue Hordes. Along the way he met a young female hare named Dotti, and an otter called Ruff, as well as a strong mole, Gurth. They were joined by a large group of traveling shrews, the Guosim, led by Log-a-Log Grenn. En route to Salamandastron, Brocktree and his friends met an old hare called Fleetscut. Fleetscut had been Lord Stonepaw's best friend on Salamandastron. When trouble arose on the mountain, Stonepaw sent Fleetscut to raise an army and reclaim Salamandastron. The loyal hare set out immediately, but collapsed of thirst and fatigue after nearly two days of running without stopping. He was rescued by a fierce female warrior called Jukka the Sling, and her tribe of squirrels. Jukka and Fleetscut quickly became enemies after Fleetscut accused Jukka of cowardice. He did so because she did not bring her squirrels to the mountain to help the hares fight Ungatt Trunn. Jukka said that she didn't enter the fight because the Blue Hordes outnumbered her tribe far too greatly. Jukka volunteers to accompany Fleetscut on his quest--not out of friendship, but to prove that she is not a coward. (She also wants loot and plunder from the numerous vermin in the Blue Hordes.) Along the way, they meet an owl called Udara Groundslay, who informs them that some hares passed through his territory some time ago. He gives them a scroll that one of the hares dropped. Following a poem written on the scroll, the squirrels and Fleetscut come to the court of King Bucko Bigbones, which is where they meet an army of hedgehogs. They are called "hograbble" because of their atrocious manners, and their leader is a hefty hedgehod called Baron Drucco. (He is, however, completely controlled by his fierce wife, Mirklewort.) They join Fleetscut, Jukka, and her tribe. The court of King Bucko Bigbones is where Brocktree and his followers meet Fleetscut and his party. The two armies join forces and enter King Bucko Bigbones's court. King Bucko is a large hare from the northern mountains. His court is made up of a vast number of fighting beasts, mostly hares from Salamandastron and the northern mountains. Bucko Bigbones welcomes any challenges from any animal who wants to try and win his crown, and become "king" of the vast court. Bucko inadvertently insults Dotti, the young hare traveling with Brocktree, and she challenges him. At first he will not accept her challenge, but she goads him into doing so. If you would like to know whether Dotti defeats King Bucko Bigbones and becomes queen of the court, or whether Brocktree ever manages to raise an army to conquer Ungatt Trunn, you should read this book, the latest in Brian Jacques's excellent Redwall series.
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Summary: Lord Brocktree, review by Dylan Ryan
Review: I think that the 13th book in the Redwall series is just as good as the previous books. Lord Brocktree is about a badger lord of the mountain fortress, Salamandastron. The book follows Lord Brocktree through several battles against giant rat hordes. In my opinion, the book is written well, and is very clever. I gave it five stars because of the ease of reading, as well as its quality. All in all, it is an excellent book.
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Summary: Great Redwall Book! A Must Get For Everyone!
Review: IT all openes with the mighty Unatt Trunn takes over Salamandastron, you read about a quest for a badger lord to build up his army and take to what is his. And the end is......................................... SORRY! Read The Book!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also recommened any books by Brian Jacques!!!!!! (:0
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Summary: Lord Brocktree rules!
Review: A very exicting book for people with big imagination. It is for people with high reading levels like 5th grade and higher. I really suggest this book.
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Summary: The BEST!
Review: This book is one of Brian Jacques finest work. The detail is amazing, and I especially love all of the humor in this book. Most of his other books lack humor, but they're all still very good. I checked this book out at a library and now I'm disappointed that I will have to return it soon. This book is NOT WORTH checking out, no, it's worth BUYING! Next time when I go to a bookstore, I'm going to buy it.
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Summary: One of Jacques best!
Review: I would have to say that Lord Brocktree is one of Brian Jacques best books. His imagination is the most wild and creative. I reccomend this book to all ages!
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Summary: I could get shot
Review: I might get shot for saying this but these are alot better than the Harry Potter series and plus hes going to make more so u can enjoy more. this is the best book in the whole series! Ive read every book in the US and I have almost every parafanalia item out there. Its about a Lord Brocktree, the best badger lord ever, whos goes questing for the mountain of Salamandastron were his aged father has been ruling. The best part is how hes always has 3 storys going on at once.
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