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In this seventh installment of the beloved Redwall series, Joseph the Bellmaker is consumed with worry for his daughter, Mariel the Warriormouse, who has been gone for four seasons. A prophetic dream from Martin the Warrior sends Joseph on a daring quest across land and sea with brave companions to rescue Mariel and thwart the evil Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru, who threatens the kingdom of Southsward. This classic animal fantasy offers a rich tapestry of adventure, loyalty, and the enduring bond between a father and daughter, set against a backdrop of good versus evil. Ideal for readers aged 7-11, it's a captivating read-aloud for younger children and an immersive independent read for older elementary students.
More than four seasons have passed since Mariel the Warriormouse and the rogue mouse, Dandin, set off from Redwall in search of adventure, and Joseph the Bellmaker is worried. Where is his beloved daughter? Joseph's answer comes to him in a dream, and soon he's off, accompanied by the intrepid Finnbarr Galedeep and the brave crew of the good ship, Pearl Queen, to save a kingdom and rescue Mariel. But what's behind the riddle in the dream? Can Joseph guess its meaning and find his daughter before the dreaded Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru, plunders the kingdom of Southsward? Can this be the end of Mariel the Warriormouse?
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Joseph's love for Mariel drive his actions throughout the story?
2
What qualities make Mariel a 'Warriormouse'? How does she show bravery?
3
The book talks about good and evil characters. Do you think creatures are always good or always evil, or can they change?
4
If you had a mysterious dream like Joseph's, what would you do?
5
What does teamwork mean to the crew of the Pearl Queen?
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