Loamhedge

Name: Loamhedge
ISBN: 9780399241185

by Brian Jacques

Young Martha, unable to walk, dreams of a cure at Loamhedge Abbey, sparking a perilous quest. Meanwhile, a vengeful badger hunts pirates, and Redwall Abbey faces a brutal siege, all woven into a class

About This Book

Loamhedge is the 16th installment in Brian Jacques' beloved Redwall series, offering a rich, multi-layered fantasy adventure. The story follows three main threads: Martha Braebuck, a young hare confined to a wheelchair, embarks on a quest to find a legendary cure at Loamhedge Abbey; Lonna Bowstripe, a giant badger, seeks brutal revenge against the sea-rat pirate Raga Bol; and Redwall Abbey itself faces a relentless siege. Themes of perseverance, friendship, justice, and self-belief are central, alongside the harsh realities of good versus evil. Parents should be aware of significant violence and character deaths, which are handled within the context of an epic animal fantasy.

Concepts

Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Fear & Bravery Friendship & Loyalty Good vs. Evil Justice & Fairness Love & Family Teamwork & Collaboration Sadness & Grief Curiosity & Wonder Empathy & Kindness Being Different Growing Up Death of a Loved One Animals Friendship & Social Pirates Survival & Wilderness

Heads up, parents

Violence

Character Death

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Discussion Prompts

Martha is told the secret to walking is at Loamhedge, but ultimately finds it within herself. What does this tell us about believing in yourself?

Lonna seeks revenge against Raga Bol. Do you think his actions were justified? What are other ways Lonna could have handled his anger?

Bragoon and Sarobando make a big sacrifice for their friends. What does their loyalty teach us about friendship?

Redwall Abbey faces many threats. What qualities do the Redwall creatures show that help them overcome these challenges?

How do the different storylines of Martha, Lonna, and the Abbey connect and influence each other?