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Synopsis
The Redwall series is soon to be a Netflix original movie! The heroic adventures of Redwall continue with another epic tale overflowing with valorous personality, from the beloved, bestselling saga. Slagar the Fox is determined to vanquish peaceable Redwall. Gathering his mercenary band of rats, stoats, and weasels, he advances upon the abbey with a cunning scheme: rather than making courageous battle plans, he will steal the children of Redwall from under their parents' very noses. And his prize captive will be Mattimeo, the headstrong young son of Matthias, the fearless mouse warrior! Perfect for fans of T. A. Barron’s Merlin saga, John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series, and J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series.
Is Mattimeo appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Parents should know this features anthropomorphic animals in perilous situations including kidnapping and battle sequences with sword fighting and captures, though violence is not graphic. Strong themes of courage, friendship, and perseverance make it appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the exciting rescue adventure as Mattimeo and his friends must escape from cunning villains and find their way home to Redwall Abbey.