Outcast of Redwall: Redwall Tale #8 [B0700]

2004 PB in nice clean condition. Energetic and poignant as ever, Jacques' Outcast of Redwall is another must-read in the bestselling Redwall series. Abandoned as an infant by his father, the evil warlord Swartt Sixclaw, Veil is raised by the kindhearted Bryony. Despite concerns from everyone at Redwall, Bryony is convinced that Veil's goodness will prevail. But when he commits a crime that is unforgivable, he is banished from the abbey forever. Then Swartt and his hordes of searats and vermin attack Redwall, and Veil has to decide: Should he join Swartt in battle against the only creature who has ever loved him? Or should he turn his back on his true father?

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Outcast of Redwall easily and unexpectedly has jumped near the top of my favorite Redwall books. I'm perpetually amazed at Brian Jacques' ability to crank out these books with consistent quality, but Outcast stands out even then. This novel benefitted so much from slower pacing, widened scope and slightly more complex characters. The badgers have always been my favorite but Sunflash is an exceptional character - I can't say enough about this book."; "This book still gives me all the feels, chills, etc. Always a classic for me. Have reread it 4 or 5 times over the last 25 years."; "I have loved these books for years. This one is particularly powerful for showing the value of good vs evil."