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Brian Jacques

Brian Jacques Reading Order

9 series · 44 books · Born 1939-06-15

Brian Jacques was an English author best known for the Redwall series, a sprawling fantasy epic featuring anthropomorphic animals in a richly detailed medieval world that captivated young readers for over two decades. Beyond his flagship series, Jacques crafted adventure tales through the Castaways of the Flying Dutchman sequence and compiled imaginative short stories in collections like The Ribbajack & Other Curious Yarns. His prolific career spanned from 1986 to 2011, producing 44 books that established him as a defining voice in children's fantasy literature.

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A Tale of Redwall Series

Complete

1 book (2007–2007)

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Redwall: The Graphic Novel

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2007)

Brian Jacques edited three fantasy and young adult anthologies between 2000 and 2007, now complete as a collection. These volumes—Ribbiting Tales, The Wand in the Word, and Midnight Feast—should be read in publication order to experience the full scope of stories Jacques gathered for each edition.

Start with Ribbiting Tales and read in order.

Flying Dutchman Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2006)

Brian Jacques' Flying Dutchman series consists of three fantasy novels published between 2001 and 2006, forming a complete trilogy. The books follow a chronological narrative across their publication order, beginning with Castaways of the Flying Dutchman, followed by Angel's Command and concluding with Voyage of Slaves. This young adult series should be read sequentially to experience the full story arc.

Start with Castaways of the Flying Dutchman and read in order.

Start this series with Castaways of the Flying Dutchman

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Castaways of the Flying Dutchman
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Redwall Series

Complete

22 books (1986–2011)

The Redwall series comprises 22 fantasy novels written by Brian Jacques between 1986 and 2011, following the adventures of various animal characters in the magical world of Redwall Abbey and beyond. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Redwall. Each book typically features a new protagonist and quest, though recurring themes of heroism, friendship, and the struggle between good and evil connect the tales across the span of the series.

Start with Redwall, the first of 22 books in the Redwall series.

Redwall Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1997–2005)

Brian Jacques' Redwall Non-Fiction series comprises four companion books published between 1997 and 2005 that expand the world of his fantasy novels. These standalone reference works—Redwall Map & Riddler, Redwall Abbey, Redwall Friend and Foe, and The Redwall Cookbook—should be read in publication order to follow their release sequence. The complete series offers young adult readers and fantasy enthusiasts supplementary material designed to deepen their engagement with the Redwall universe.

Start with Redwall Map & Riddler, the first of 4 books in the Redwall Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Redwall Map & Riddler

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Redwall Friend and Foe
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Redwall Picture Series

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2 books (1996–2001)

The Redwall Picture series consists of two illustrated fantasy books published between 1996 and 2001. Both The Great Redwall Feast and A Redwall Winter's Tale should be read in publication order. This complete series offers supplementary stories set in the Redwall universe, enhanced with picture book illustrations for younger readers.

Start with The Great Redwall Feast and read in order.

Start this series with The Great Redwall Feast

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The Great Redwall Feast
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A Redwall Winter's Tale

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (1991–2004)

Brian Jacques published two complete short story collections between 1991 and 2004 that blend fantasy and supernatural elements. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales followed by The Ribbajack. The series is now complete and offers standalone stories rather than a continuous narrative.

Start with Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales and read in order.

Start this series with Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales

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Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales
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Tribes of Redwall Series

Complete

5 books (2001–2006)

The Tribes of Redwall series by Brian Jacques consists of five complete fantasy books published between 2001 and 2006, each focusing on a different animal species within the Redwall universe. The series includes Badgers, Otters, Mice, Hares, and Squirrels, and should be read in publication order beginning with Badgers. This young adult fantasy series explores the cultures and histories of various woodland creatures in Jacques's beloved Redwall world.

Start with Badgers, the first of 5 books in the Tribes of Redwall series.

Urso Brunov Picture Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2008)

Brian Jacques' Urso Brunov Picture series consists of two fantasy novels for young adults published between 2003 and 2008. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Tale of Urso Brunov followed by Urso Brunov and the White Emperor.

Start with The Tale of Urso Brunov and read in order.

Start this series with The Tale of Urso Brunov

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The Tale of Urso Brunov
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Urso Brunov and the White Emperor

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brian Jacques written?
Brian Jacques has written 44 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Brian Jacques series?
Here are the first books in Brian Jacques's series: Anthologies: Ribbiting Tales; Flying Dutchman: Castaways of the Flying Dutchman; Redwall: Redwall; Redwall Non-Fiction: Redwall Map & Riddler; Redwall Picture: The Great Redwall Feast.
What order should I read Brian Jacques's books?
We recommend reading Brian Jacques's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Brian Jacques's series complete?
Brian Jacques has 9 completed series.

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