Redwall: The Graphic Novel (Original 2007; Ausgabe 2007)

Nice layout of a story in a graphic novel format. Easy to read and a great book for children who enjoy a graphic novel, than a traditional novel. Highly recommended for children in grades 3-5. Some difficult words for children younger than grade 3. ( )

I read Redwall when I was in middle school, but I had no idea that it also came in graphic novel form. Some things about the graphic novel are better, such as being able to see the story through pictures. This would help a visual learner or someone who struggles when reading longer texts. However, being in a graphic novel form eliminates the need for the reader to use their imagination and create the setting themselves. I also thought some of the pictures were a little graphic, especially the ones showing the evil creatures. Overall, I think it is a cool book to read, but I would definitely recommend reading the chapter book first.

The picture in this book are extremely detailed. The sketches move the story along at a fast pace. At the text is limited, but sufficient enough when coupled wit the pictures.

A group of rats set out to become the land owners of Redwall Abbey. Because the order monks is peaceful, Redwall finds itseelf under attack. An old badger named Constance provides strength and wisdom to the protection of the abbey. Young Matthias, a warrior at heart, overcomes a variety of trials and eventually finds the sword of great mouse warrior from generations as past. Mattias ends up saving the day and brings peace to the inhabitants of Mossflower.

In this graphic novel the reader finds out that Mathius is the successor of Martin, the old protector of the Abbey. When Cluny the Scourge decides he is going to take over the Abbey, Mathius must protect all who live there. Along his path to protect he forms many alliances and unites a friendship. In the end Mathius conquers Cluny and brings peace and friendship back to the Abbey.

Redwall the Graphic Novel follows the story of the book in which Matthias embarks on a journey to find an ancient sword o save his home. When the Redwall Abby is attacked by Cluny the villagers rise to defend their lives creating a war in the process. Eventually Matthias saves the day, but not without casualties on both sides

The graphic novel pulled me into the Redwall series much more then the book did, perhaps it was because I was really into a completely different genre when I started reading the book.

Overall this would defiantly be a good add to a classroom to help children assimilate the actions of a book such as Redwall. You could do a compare and contrast assignment between the similarities ad what is missing in the graphic novel.