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Rakkety Tam

Brian Jacques (2004)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesRedwall #17
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.18

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

MercenaryRogue / Thief

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroFound Family Crew

Synopsis

There has never been a Redwall hero quite like Rakkety Tam, the roguish Highlander squirrel who sets off for Mossflower Wood on a mercenary errand and loses his heart to the charms of Redwall Abbey. And there's never been a villain quite like Gulo the a vicious beast-eating wolverine who descends upon the Abbey in search of a relic called the Walking Stone. Readers will cheer at the return of the Long Patrol, the antics of a renegade vole thief, and the emergence of a new champion to wield the sword of Martin.

Is Rakkety Tam appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

This middle grade fantasy features anthropomorphic animals in battle against a vicious villain, with action violence that includes combat and predatory behavior but remains appropriate for the target age group. Classic good-versus-evil tale with themes of courage and community.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal death, death, and violence.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the roguish Highland squirrel hero, the dramatic sword fights, and the brave animals defending their beloved Abbey against a terrifying wolverine villain.

Tags

Animal FantasyQuest AdventureGood vs Evil