The legend of Luke — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
In this twelfth book of the masterful Redwall epic, storyteller Brian Jacques goes back in time to the days before Redwall, revealing with dramatic poignancy the legend of the first of the magnificent Redwall warriors--Luke, father of Martin.
Joined by Trimp the Hedgehog, Dinny Foremole, and Gonff--the ever-mischievous Prince of Mousethieves--it is that legend Martin hopes to discover when he embarks on a perilous journey to the northland shore, where his father abandoned him as a child. There, within the carcass of a great red ship--broken in half and wedged high up between pillars of stone--he finally uncovers what he has been searching for: the true story of the evil pirate stoat, Vilu Daskar, and the valiant warrior who pursued him relentlessly over the high seas, seeking to destroy Vilu at all costs, even if it m
meant deserting his only son.
Perfect for fans of T. A. Barron’s Merlin saga, John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series, and J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series.
"Swashbuckling adventures told with great gusto."—Chicago Tribune
"This book is likely to appeal to adolescent readers who have found a friend in the Harry Potter stories."—The ALAN Review
Frequently asked questions
Is The legend of Luke appropriate for a 7-year-old?
A pirate stoat massacres Luke's wife and much of his tribe, and the story follows Luke's revenge voyage with battles, killings and a ship smashed with its crew aboard. Reviewers call the middle part of the book grim and dark, with a massacre, a grieving father, characters dying and a storm-ravaged finale.
Does The legend of Luke have violence?
Found (Central): A pirate stoat massacres Luke's wife and much of his tribe, and the story follows Luke's revenge voyage with battles, killings and a ship smashed with its crew aboard.
Does The legend of Luke have scary content?
Found (Supporting): Reviewers call the middle part of the book grim and dark, with a massacre, a grieving father, characters dying and a storm-ravaged finale.
Does The legend of Luke have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The legend of Luke have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The legend of Luke have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The legend of Luke have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The legend of Luke have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The legend of Luke have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The legend of Luke have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
