The Bellmaker

About the Author

BRIAN JACQUES is first of all a storyteller. Born and bred in Liverpool, England, he has told his stories as a dramatist, comedian, folksinger, and radio-show host. But it is as the creator of the Redwall tales that he has gained international acclaim, entertaining and enchanting readers in Europe, the United States, and the Far East. He would tell you that story is the way of a good Scouse, as a Liverpudlian is known.

Brian began writing his Redwall tales for children at the Liverpool School for the Blind. Unbeknownst to him, a former teacher showed one of his manuscripts to a publisher, who saw the genius in it. Thus began the Redwall series, which now includes Redwall, Mossflower, Mattimeo, Mariel of Redwall, Salamandastron , and Martin the Warrior . Brian has also published a collection of short stories, Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales .

The response of American readers to the Redwall series has been unprecedented, and since the first of the books was published, Brian has visited classrooms and libraries across the United States. The real testament to his achievement is the loyalty and dedication his readers have shown toward his books, and their enthusiasm for the brave and courageous characters in them.

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