52 pages • 1 hour read
Brian JacquesMossflower
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1988A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Mossflower is a children’s fantasy novel set in a medieval English countryside where non-human creatures live. The story follows a mouse warrior named Martin who, after being imprisoned by the wildcat ruler Tsarmina, joins forces with woodlanders to resist her tyranny. The group, led by a badger named Bella, wages a resistance against Tsarmina’s efforts to enslave the local population.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Brian Jacques' Mossflower offers an enchanting journey filled with richly detailed world-building and compelling characters, appealing to both children and adults. Its narrative pace and descriptive prose captivate readers, although some may find the plot structure predictable and the abundance of characters overwhelming. Overall, it remains a cherished fantasy classic.
Who Should Read Mossflower?
Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis or Watership Down by Richard Adams will relish Mossflower by Brian Jacques. This reader enjoys epic animal adventures, richly woven tales of heroism, and detailed, immersive worlds. Ideal for those who appreciate heartwarming narratives and morally complex characters.
431
Novel • Fiction
Mossflower Woods • Medieval Fantasy World
1988
Middle grade
10-14 years
780L
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