Redwall by Brian Jacques is really, really good; but I highly recommend you save it for Jr. High ages. The violence and suspense comes as a complete surprise. The writing is superb, good triumphs evil; but the bad guys are really bad. In addition, the author is a professing atheist; and while I didn't notice any atheistic slant; we should expect the books he writes to stem from his world view. Later books in the series include the torture and slaughter of the infants -- a reason we are not continuing with that series. We are also ones who don't recommend the Episode 3 of Star Wars for this very reason.
About the Reader
This series is read by the author and a full cast. It is read very well; but can be difficult to understand. It definitely took us 3-4 chapters to adapt to his accent and understand each word of the characters.
Book Details
Publisher: Listening Library
Running Time: 10 hours and 26 minutes
Recommended Age: Jr. High to Adult
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
