Brian Jacques was born and bred in Liverpool, where he lives today. At the age of fifteen he went to sea and travelled the world. He has worked as a stand-up comedian and playwright and now hosts his own programme, Jakestown, on Radio Merseyside. His bestselling Redwall books have captured readers all over the world and won universal praise.
He is a wonderful storyteller, immersed in his own kingdom * Guardian * Not since Roald Dahl have children filled their shelves so compulsively * The Times *