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In Redwall’s world, a vermin clan kidnaps a baby otter, calling him the "Taggerung," a warrior destined for a great legend. As the otter matures, he resists that fate and sets out on a quest to discover his origins. Joined by a spirited mouse named Nimbalo, he confronts the vermin who relentlessly hunt him, all while searching to return to the Redwall community from which he was separated.
The tale follows his growing rebellion against destiny, the challenges of escaping a hostile clan, and his alliance with unlikely allies as he seeks to reclaim his place in a beloved homeland.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Brian Jacques
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