First published 1989
Slagar the Fox has a score to settle with Redwall Abbey. Blaming Matthias the warrior mouse for his past injuries, Slagar hatches a devious plan to steal the Abbey's children, including Matthias's son Mattimeo. As the Redwallers discover their young missing, they must race to outwit the cunning Slagar and rescue their beloved wards before it's too late. At the heart of this thrilling tale lies a father's love, tested by the threat of losing his headstrong son forever.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, rescue
Setting: Redwall Abbey
312 pages · Hardcover · Hutchinson