Salamandastron
| Salamandastron | |
|---|---|
| Author | Brian Jacques |
| Illustrator | Gary Chalk |
| Cover artist | Chris Baker |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Redwall |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Hutchinson (UK) & Philomel (US) |
| Release date | 1992 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 336 (UK Hardback) & 391 (US Hardback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-09-176433-5 (UK Hardback) & ISBN 0-399-21992-7 (US Hardback) |
| Sequel to | Mariel of Redwall |
| Prequel to | Martin the Warrior |
Salamandastron is a fantasy book, written by Brian Jacques in 1992. It is the fifth book in the Redwall series, and has been translated into four different languages.
Plot introduction [change]
Salamandastron, Mountain of the Fire Lizard, ruled by Badger lord Urthstripe the Strong, guarded by 40 hares of the Long Patrol, is under siege by the weasel Ferahgo the Assassin, his son Klitch, and his army of Corpse-Makers (vermin{rats, foxes, weasel, ferrets, stoats}). Meanwhile, two stoats at Redwall Abbey kill a Brother of Redwall and run away with the sword of Martin the Warrior. Mara, daughter of Urthstripe and Pikkle Ffolger, her trusted hare friend, are deceived by Klitch and his lackey in leaving Salamandastron. Meanwhile, the deadly Dryditch Fever makes its way towards Redwall...
