LOVE THIS SERIES!!!

I adored this one. I remembered liking it when I was younger and I'm happy to report it's still great. Part of the reason is because it strays slightly from the classic Redwall format, which is refreshing. It's still got adventuring and Abbey shenanigans, but very little questing or sieging.

Tagg is a highlight of this book. The otters are some of my favorite characters, but having them as protagonists are rare. We not only get him, but his sister, so I'm very happy. It's a sweet story, but also one full of heartbreak and pain. I did tear up a few times, not gonna lie.

The ending is a bit drawn out and it falls into the same "nature vs nurture" fallacy, but I can overlook that for how great the rest is.

this is one of my all time favorite books. I remember very little of it but it was the only redwall book I owned and I read it at l least 10 times

*Taggerung* by Brian Jacques is an engaging and action-packed installment in the *Redwall* series, centered around a young otter named Dain, who is raised by the evil ferrets of the Stormvermin tribe. Dain is the legendary "Taggerung," a warrior prophesied to bring great change, though he is unaware of his true identity. As he grows, he begins to question his upbringing and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking freedom from the ruthless forces that control him. Themes of destiny, identity, and redemption run through the story, making *Taggerung* a thrilling and heartfelt adventure filled with unforgettable characters.