Rakkety Tam (Redwall, Book 17) by Brian Jacques Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Rakkety Tam (Redwall, Book 17)
Book Review: The Runaway Soldier
Summary: 5 Stars
When Rakkety Tam McBurl dishonors the king of squirrels and refuses to carry the King's flag, his troubles have only just begun. He is imprisoned while the procession of the King is in progress and soon disaster strikes. Most of the squirrels in the procession(Other than the high King) are killed by canibals. Tam and his companion volunteer to fetch the flag that the cannibals stole and avenge the slain soldiers. Thus begins the journey of the greatest squirrel warrior, Rakkety Tam. Journeying far and wide, hunting the murderous canibals and their tyranical leader who has an evil plot of his own:to recover the walking stone and kill his brother who stole it from him. This is a gory, adventurous and exciting tale of frienship, love and value. Now Tam must decide, who is more important, his friends or the flag? And will he abandon the King who cares about nothing except his flag, even when his fellow squirrels are murdered? Find out in Rakkety Tam, tale of the squirrel warrior!Book Review: Good book...
Summary: 5 Stars
Some people are bashing this book. But it is a good book. The storylines do get to be the same but are still a good yarn. It is good. So buy itBook Review: Much more of the same, please!
Summary: 5 Stars
I will shock many reviewers and readers of these books to state that I am over 50, and still enjoying the stories as much as ever. I am confused by several of the reviewers who find this "much the same" - of course. What would one expect to find in a "Redwall" series book than resourceful, brave, small peace-loving critters facing immense odds of evil beasts? This is exactly why one reads the Redwall books - to discover again how the master tale-teller Jacques has woven new characters around the perennial themes of good and evil, friendship and loyalty vs fear and slavery. While true none of the main characters is a casualty in this story, many good creatures die in the course of the tale, and we see several give their lives for their friends - the colonel and the corporal, in different battles.
I started reading Redwall to my children 12 years ago, and have continued to collect all of the books by Brian Jacques, enjoying them mostly myself, although a strong advocate when asked for a reference. I would highly recommend them to "kids" of all ages - only cautioning that the language will stretch younger vocabularies (especially in the earlier books), and that these are not "gentle" books where no one dies. Rose and many others do not survive, and the realism presented in the stories adds greatly to the impact of the books.
If one wants to read about other characters and stories, there are many out there. If you want strong characters, challenging reading, themes of bravery and self-sacrifice, and descriptions of feasting that makes me hungry to write about, these are the best around. Enjoy!
Book Review: I'll never get sick of Redwall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Have you ever read a book that you never want to finish? Well, I have. Brian Jacques masterpiece Rakkety Tam captured me with its suspense, adventure, and captivating description. Gulo the Savage wants to take over The Northern Sea, but first he has to find the Walking Stone which his cowardly brother stole. Meanwhile, Rakkety Tam and his companion, Doogy Plumm, are on a mission to find a flag for the squirrel queen. They end up at Redwall. Gulo and his crew hear about Redwall and are after its riches. Will the peaceful Redwall critters, with the help of Salamandastron hares, and Rakkety Tam, and Doogy, keep Redwall and defeat Gulo the Savage? They faced many problems throughout their journey to defeat Gulo. First, Rakkety Tam leads Gulo into the Pines where the blackbirds are. The blackbirds killed or injured many critters on each side. Then they went barreling down a fast-flowing river on a log and turned just before falling off a waterfall. Gulo couldn't stop so he went over with some of his band. Throughout the book Rakkety Tam learned how to be a better warrior, companion, and friend. In my opinion the author's message is that by helping others you'll help yourself, and accomplish many things. So, I rate this five stars because of its suspense, adventure, and amazing description. If you ever read this book you'll agree with me that this book is truly enthralling.
Book Review: Rakketty Tam
Summary: 4 Stars
Rakkety Tam, an epic fiction tale by Brian Jacques and illustrated by David Elliot, has everything that the other books do and more! Filled with action, adventure and suspense, this is the best one yet.
Gulo The Savage has comes to Mossflower with an army of one hundred white foxes and ermines from the Icy Land to search for his brother, Askor. Askor has stolen the Walking Stone and without it his evil brother can not rule and become king. But when two Redwallers find Askor crushed by a tree trunk and the Walking Stone missing, Gulo believes that Redwall is hiding it from him. What will Redwall do if Gulo attacks? Rely on Raketty Tam, Doogy Plum, Yoofus Lightpaw and the Mountain hares to do the trick, of course!
This book is everything a reader would want, but you have to be in the 4-5th grade to enjoy this book to the full. Also the voice is a little bit too full, it sorta overwhelms you.
As much as I enjoyed the book, It could use some working on, like on the plot. Sometimes it is bit blurry and then it clears out. Otherwise, I enjoyed it
thoroughly.