High Rhulain (Redwall) (U)

The otters of Green Isle have long been enslaved to the Wildcat Riggu Felis. They work and wait for the day their savior will arrive the prophesized High Rhulain, who will lead them in battle and a return to glory. Meanwhile, young Tiria Wildlough, an ottermaid at Redwall Abbey, pines for her chance to learn the ways of the warrior, much against the wishes of her father. So when an injured osprey arrives at the Abbey, seeking help for its wounds and carrying tales of an embattled clan of otters, young Tiria knows what she must do.Heidi Hauser Green - Children's LiteratureOn the Green Isle, the cruel Riggu Felis rules. A character of mythic proportions, he is a feral cat who lost half his face in a battle with a hawk, yet survived. He and his followers have enslaved the once-free otters of the land. The otterkin's meager resistance has thus far been led by the rebel Leatho Shellhound, but all of them know that what they really need is the return of the High Rhulain . . . .Across the sea, behind the gates of Redwall, young ottermaid Tiria Wildlough has been having some interesting dreams. In her dreams, she sees two figures who indicate she has important work to do. Even as her fellow Redwallers puzzle over the dream clues and riddles, Tiria sets sail. Assisted by a goose, a hawk and a platoon of hares, Tiria is off to help the Green Isle otterclans. Brian Jacques' latest epic is filled to the brim with captivating characters, feasts, quests, battles, and more. Human readers could learn a lot about loyalty, justice, and friendship from the animals in this tale. Even those who have read no other Redwall books are sure to be drawn into this spirited adventure. 2005, Philomel/Penguin, Ages 10 to adult.