Rakkety Tam

By: Brian Jacques

Narrated by: Brian Jacques, Full Cast

Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's Summary

New York Times best-selling author Brian Jacques has millions of copies of his phenomenally popular Redwall series in print. Fans cannot get enough of the feasting, fighting, and fantastic adventures that fill every book.

A horrifying creature has landed on the shores of Mossflower country: Gulo the Savage, a wolverine who is known to devour his enemies' flesh. Gulo intends to kill his brother and seize a mighty relic known as the Walking Stone. But standing in Gulo's way is Redwall Abbey and a mercenary squirrel named Rakkety Tam MacBurl. Soon, the Mossflower woods are ringing with the glorious sound of battlecries, as an epic battle that tests the bonds of comradeship begins.

Thanks to the extraordinary vocal talents of a full cast of accomplished performers, joined by the author himself, each wondrous character is fully brought to life, and Rakkety Tam becomes a riveting listening experience that is not easily forgotten.

Don't miss any of Brian Jacques' Redwall series.

©2004 The Redwall La Dita Co., Ltd. (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic Reviews

"The colorful writing style, the strong cast of characters, and twisting plot will continue to delight fans of the series." (School Library Journal)

Took me back to Story Time back when I was a Kid

It took me a bit to get used to the harsh accents that the many different readers "actors" give to the charactors of the book. Soon I found I counted on them to help distinguish the different charactors as there are many. Before long I was captivated by the story which was well worth the purchase. One of those books you would not mind finding it is one of several in a series as you didn't want to let go of the charactors in the story.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Jacques Doesn't Disappoint

I am a 5th grade teacher and have never been disappointed by a Brian Jacques work. Whether it's a book in the wonderful Redwall family or one of his unrelated works like Castaways of the Flying Dutchman; Jacques remains a masterful storyteller. I agree with other reviewers that it takes a chapter or two to "tune" your ears to the accents of the wide variety of creatures and characters, but once that is done you're in for a fantastic, morally sound tale suitable for children from 9-99. Enjoy!!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Loved the book & the audio quality is great.

The book is fun, exciting & entertaining. The audio is great, especially if you download at a 4. Brian Jacques books are good clean fun.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Horrible character acting!

If the goal of the character voice actors was to be unintelligible, then mission accomplished. I love Brian Jacques, rest his soul, and his narration is lovely, but if I hadn't read his books a hundred times, I wouldn't know what they were saying!

One of the best Redwall books

This is one of the best books in the series. So much fun. Great characters!

Amazing

my 13 year old boy loves the book.I think the beginning is sort of confusing with the ascents. A great story four a sick day

One of my favorites in the series

Cast is wonderful, story has held up to countless listens. Tan is of my all time fav Redwall beasts.

A wonderful story

I love this book. My only issue is some of the voice casting. However, it is overall a great production.

A fierce delight!

This is a wild one! A few new creatures added to Mossflower country including the dangerous Gulo the Savage and his band of white foxes and ermine from the lands of snow and ice. This novel is packed full of adventure and murder, comrades and mystery. Easily one of the best tales from the abbey ever told. Though, there are many tales from Redwall. Mayhap you will venture in to hear them? With wonderful food and great company by the fire in Cavern hole who could ask for more? The gates are always open to good beasts at Redwall abbey. Come and stay as long as you like.

favorite redwall story!!

loved it!! great story line with surprises throughout the entire story! I love redwall but this one is by far my favorite!