American cover
German cover
The Great Redwall Feast is an adorable rhyming picture
book, created in 1996. It is written by Brian Jacques, and illustrated by
Christopher Denise. Denise is a Redwall fan himself, making his involvement with the
book all the more special. He drew the illustrations in an old farmhouse in South
Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA.
Another interesting factoid about the book: Brian Jacques dedicated it to his
granddaughter, Jade Pascal Jacques.
The
following is the summary from the inside of the book jacket:
"Shhh! There's much to be done, but Father
Abbot must not know. For the creatures of Redwall--the abbeymice and hares, otters
and moles--are planning a surprise feast in their dear Abbot's honor. There is cake to be
baked, marchpane to be rolled. Stirring and sifting, smoothing and brewing.
But wait. Where's that rascal Bungo? No doubt his sticky paws have found
another plum pie. Bungo! Such confusion! Can all these delicacies
possibly be finished in time? And how can the Redwallers keep such a grand feast
from their Abbot's keen eyes? There must be a way...
Discover the answer for yourself in this first illustrated storybook from acclaimed writer
Brian Jacques, author of the enormously successful Redwall series. With charming
illustrations by Christopher Denise that capture all the warmth, spirit and fun of this
story, The Great Redwall Feast will bring generations of new fans to the friendly
abbey known the world over as Redwall."
