Triss

Triss

Summary

The fifteenth book in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga - soon to be a major Netflix movie!

Triss is a brave squirrelmaid - enslaved by the evil ferret King Agarnu of Riftgard and his cruel daughter, Kurna. But, secretly, Triss is planning a daring escape by sea . . .

As Triss sets sail, three young friends leave Salamandastron in search of adventure - and two youngsters go missing in Mossflower Woods. After three dangerous journeys, the travellers' paths cross at the famous Redwall Abbey - where Triss will discover her destiny, and a new champion will rise to carry the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior and fight for the future of Redwall . . .

About the authors

Brian Jacques

Date: 2002-09-03
Brian Jacques (pronounced 'jakes') was born in Liverpool in 1939, and grew up in Kirkdale, close to the docks. He left school at the age of fifteen and worked as a railway fireman, bus driver, postmaster and stand-up entertainer, before beginning his writing career with a residency at the renowned Everyman Theatre.

His first book for children, Redwall, was published in 1986. Twenty-one further books in the series were published to global acclaim, with millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2021 Netflix announced plans to release an animated film of Redwall that will introduce the series to a new generation of fans.

Brian died in Liverpool on 5 February 2011.

Brian Jacques (pronounced 'jakes') was born in Liverpool in 1939, and grew up in Kirkdale, close to the docks. He left school at the age of fifteen and worked as a railway fireman, bus driver, postmaster and stand-up entertainer, before beginning his writing career with a residency at the renowned Everyman Theatre.

His first book for children, Redwall, was published in 1986. Twenty-one further books in the series were published to global acclaim, with millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2021 Netflix announced plans to release an animated film of Redwall that will introduce the series to a new generation of fans.

Brian died in Liverpool on 5 February 2011.
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David Elliott (Illustrator)

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