About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is questioning whether their background or family history determines who they are meant to be. Outcast of Redwall is a powerful exploration of the nature versus nurture debate, focusing on Veil, a young ferret raised among kind mice who struggles against his predatory instincts and the prejudices of those around him. It is an ideal choice for children grappling with feeling like an outsider or those interested in complex moral questions where there is no easy right or wrong answer. While it contains the classic high adventure and medieval combat Brian Jacques is known for, the heart of the story is an emotional study of identity and the weight of expectations. It is best suited for readers aged 9 to 13 who are ready for a story that ends with realistic complexity rather than a simple fairy tale conclusion.
