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TV series · 2001 · France 3

Is Redwall based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Redwall is based on the works Redwall by Brian Jacques (1986) and Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques (1993) and Mattimeo by Brian Jacques (1989).

Redwall is book 1 of the Redwall series.

The TV series premiered in 2001 on France 3.

The book behind Redwall

Redwall

by Brian Jacques · first published 1986 · fantasy

1986 novel by Brian Jacques.

Martin the Warrior cover

Martin the Warrior

by Brian Jacques · first published 1993 · fantasy

1993 novel by Brian Jacques.

Mattimeo cover

Mattimeo

by Brian Jacques · first published 1989 · fantasy

1989 novel by Brian Jacques.

Redwall: books in order

  1. Redwall (1986)
  2. Mossflower (1988)
  3. Mattimeo (1989)
  4. Mariel of Redwall (1991)
  5. Salamandastron (1992)
  6. Martin the Warrior (1993)
  7. The Bellmaker (1994)
  8. Outcast of Redwall (1995)
  9. The Pearls of Lutra (1996)
  10. The Long Patrol (1997)
  11. Marlfox (1998)
  12. The Legend of Luke (1999)
  13. Lord Brocktree (2000)
  14. The Taggerung (2001)
  15. Triss (2002)
  16. Loamhedge (2003)
  17. Rakkety Tam (2004)
  18. High Rhulain (2005)
  19. Eulalia! (2007)
  20. Doomwyte (2008)
  21. The Sable Quean (2010)
  22. The Rogue Crew (2011)

Common questions

Is Redwall based on a book?

Yes. Redwall is based on the works Redwall by Brian Jacques (1986) and Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques (1993) and Mattimeo by Brian Jacques (1989).

Who wrote the book Redwall is based on?

Redwall was written by Brian Jacques and first published in 1986.

Is Redwall part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in the Redwall series (3 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Redwall, book 1 of Redwall. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

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