I've actually read 6 of the books that are on this list. 5 of them I had to read for my homeschool assignments. The 6th one, that being Redwall, I got for Christmas from my aunt. I then went on to read the entire series, which I highly recommend that you do.
The entire series does various timejumps in the history of Redwall. You get the origin of Redwall in the second book, in book 6 you get Martin's origin. Throughout the series, each book connects to the other in their plots and world building, but in a way that doesn't feel forced. There are also strong female characters, but they're not girlbosses at all.
For those who don't know him, I would offer another author whose works include several that are outstanding . . . Rafael Sabatini . . . Try any of the following (he wrote lots more, though these are my favorites):
Good list, though an unmodified Robinson Crusoe is pretty hard to get through these days. It was the first major novel in the west, and it shows its extreme age.
I've actually read 6 of the books that are on this list. 5 of them I had to read for my homeschool assignments. The 6th one, that being Redwall, I got for Christmas from my aunt. I then went on to read the entire series, which I highly recommend that you do.
Yea, I'm working on reading Redwall to my young ones right now. I think I like it more than they do hah.
Which book are you on?
The first one. My eldest is only 5.
Awesome!
The entire series does various timejumps in the history of Redwall. You get the origin of Redwall in the second book, in book 6 you get Martin's origin. Throughout the series, each book connects to the other in their plots and world building, but in a way that doesn't feel forced. There are also strong female characters, but they're not girlbosses at all.
The author also takes the time to show that even woodland creatures who aren't vermin can also be evil too.
The last book in the series, The Rogue Crew, is a great finish for the series. One of the coolest parts is the corsair's ship.
Thanks for touting classic literature. I would also recommend Ivanhoe!
Thank you, Mr Trent, for this list!
For those who don't know him, I would offer another author whose works include several that are outstanding . . . Rafael Sabatini . . . Try any of the following (he wrote lots more, though these are my favorites):
Captain Blood
Scaramouche
Bellarion
The Snare
Good list, though an unmodified Robinson Crusoe is pretty hard to get through these days. It was the first major novel in the west, and it shows its extreme age.