First published 2001
In the snow-covered sanctuary of Redwall Abbey, young molebabe Bungo and his hedgehog friend Tubspike prepare for the annual Wintertide celebration. A traveling performance troupe arrives with the legendary Snowbadger, Lord of Wintertide, promising magic and wonder. But beneath the festive cheer, a sinister presence stalks the abbey's stone walls. As shadows lengthen and strange events begin to unfold, Bungo and Tubspike must rally their woodland friends to uncover the threat and protect their beloved home. With winter's magic hanging in the balance, these unlikely heroes will discover the true meaning of courage and friendship.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, cozy, emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-heroes
Setting: Redwall Abbey
Period: Winter
72 pages · Hardcover · Philomel