Taggerung

In the fourteenth Redwall novel by New York Timesbestselling author Brian Jacques, the clan of Sawney Rath kidnaps one of Redwall's own-a baby otter who they believe is destined to become their Taggerung, the warrior hero of ancient legend. But as the young Taggerung grows, he rebels against his destiny and goes off in search of the place he was born-a home he can barely remember. Tagg is pursued by a member of Sawney's clan, out to destroy the deserter and claim the title of Taggerung. Is the otter the Taggerung after all? And if he is not, who is he?

Born in Liverpool and raised near the docks, Brian Jacques, a man of many talents, has lived a life both varied and adventuresome. He has at different times been a sailor, truck driver, longshoreman, comedian, folk singer, and radio host, and each of these pursuits has colored his rich tapestry of stories. He now lives in his hometown of Liverpool, where he enjoys his coterie of friends and family. In addition to the acclaimed Redwall series, Brian Jacques is the author of Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales; a storybook, The Great Redwall Feast; and Castaways of the Flying Dutchman. Visit the Redwall website at www.redwall.org.