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Outcast of Redwall

Brian Jacques · 1995

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Outcast of Redwall by Brian Jacques. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5 · Violence 4/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 5/5 · Good role models 4/5
Series positionBook 8 · The Redwall Adventures
Recommendation4.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 4.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

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Next volumeBook 9 · The Pearls of LutraStrongest cautions: Death of a character 5/5 · Violence 5/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · RedwallAges 14+
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · MossflowerAges 14+
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Mattimeo
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 4 · Mariel of Redwall
    Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · Salamandastron
    Death of a character5/5Violence5/5Frightening scenes4/5Graphic injury4/5Alcohol or drugs3/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  6. Book 6 · Martin the WarriorAges 14+
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Romance3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 7 · The Bellmaker
    Violence5/5Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  8. Book 8 · Outcast of Redwall
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · The Pearls of LutraAges 16+
    Death of a character5/5Violence5/5Frightening scenes4/5Graphic injury3/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  10. Book 10 · The Long Patrol
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  11. Book 11 · MarlfoxAges 14+
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  12. Book 12 · The Legend of Luke
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  13. Book 13 · Lord Brocktree
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 14 · The Taggerung
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  15. Book 15 · Triss
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  16. Book 16 · Loamhedge
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  17. Book 17 · Rakkety Tam
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Religious themes2/5Romance2/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  18. Book 18 · High Rhulain
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  19. Book 19 · Eulalia!
    Death of a character5/5Violence5/5Frightening scenes4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  20. Book 20 · Doomwyte
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  21. Book 21 · The Sable Quean
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  22. Book 22 · The Rogue Crew
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several important characters die, including through execution, poisoning, battle, sacrifice, and a fatal fall; grief and lasting consequences follow.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Descriptions of combat injuries and death occur, but they are not excessively graphic by modern YA standards.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild name-calling typical of a children's fantasy novel.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

The book features spiritual elements related to the history of the abbey and nature, but not organized religion.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Marriage and family formation are mentioned, but romance is not developed and remains incidental to the adventure and conflict.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Young animals endure captivity and torment, while war, ambushes, poison, dangerous wilderness, and lethal attacks create sustained high-intensity peril.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Poison is used as a weapon, including an attempted poisoning and poison arrows; recreational substance use is not indicated.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Repeated fantasy battles, attacks, executions, revenge, a javelin attack, and a character thrown from a mountain are central to the plot.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly confront armies, captivity, wilderness, and personal danger; Veil's final sacrifice is especially significant.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Rich world-building and imaginative setting spark curiosity.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Diversity is expressed through the variety of different animal species interacting and working together.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages a love of reading and features sophisticated vocabulary.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Rescuing captives, protecting weak woodlanders, adopting an abandoned infant, friendship, and compassionate care are recurring themes.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes protecting the vulnerable, loyalty, moral choice, consequences of cruelty, compassion, and the possibility of self-sacrifice.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Sunflash, Skarlath, Bryony, Togget, and the woodlanders show bravery, loyalty, rescue, responsibility, and care, despite morally complex characters.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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