Author: Brian Jacques
Plot:
"Mad Eyes" Ublaz rules over the pirates and rift raft of the mysterious tropical island of Sampetra with an iron fist. His powerful and strange monitor lizards and ranks of trident rats carry follow Ublaz's cruel will, exacting massive tributes of the pirates plunder. But with the Lask Frildur, Ulbaz's right hand monitor, off on a mission to locate a set of legendary pearls, the cunning pirate Conva sews the seeds of rebellion.
In the peaceful Mossflower woods, Redwall Abbey is a testament of goodwill to all creatures. But when a skeleton is found in the woods by young Tansy, a series of events is set in motion that will bring the tranquil life to an end. Working with her friends, Tansy must follow a series of clues to locate a set of mysterious pearls- before its too late.
On a lonely coastline a young otter maid of the Lutra Clan is found, the sole survivor of a horrific massacre. Nursed back to health, Grath Longfletch builds a longbow, her mind focuses with anger and sorrow. Leaving her home behind, she sets out for vengeance.
Alex's Opinion:
This is one of my absolute favorite "Redwall" series books. Grath Longfletch is a truly epic protagonist, and the whole story builds up to a showdown of epic proportions. The plot is split between three places, which all eventually come together at the end- I love it when that happens. Pearls of Lutra, like pretty much all Redwall books, is a "feel good" book, where the good guys beat the bad guys, and its really satisfying. I like Pearl's of Lutra because the good guy is a little darker, and the bad guys are more complex.
Who would like it:
Redwall books were some of the first books that got me interested in reading back in grade school- not that I don't still enjoy reading them now. That said, they are some violent parts, with characters being slayed by arrows and spears and swords, so advised with young readers. This book has something for everyone- mystery, action, adventure, and witty humor.
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