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About Brian Jacques

Date: 2002-09-03
Brian Jacques (pronounced 'jakes') was born in Liverpool in 1939, and grew up in Kirkdale, close to the docks. He left school at the age of fifteen and worked as a railway fireman, bus driver, postmaster and stand-up entertainer, before beginning his writing career with a residency at the renowned Everyman Theatre.

His first book for children, Redwall, was published in 1986. Twenty-one further books in the series were published to global acclaim, with millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2021 Netflix announced plans to release an animated film of Redwall that will introduce the series to a new generation of fans.

Brian died in Liverpool on 5 February 2011.

Brian Jacques (pronounced 'jakes') was born in Liverpool in 1939, and grew up in Kirkdale, close to the docks. He left school at the age of fifteen and worked as a railway fireman, bus driver, postmaster and stand-up entertainer, before beginning his writing career with a residency at the renowned Everyman Theatre.

His first book for children, Redwall, was published in 1986. Twenty-one further books in the series were published to global acclaim, with millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2021 Netflix announced plans to release an animated film of Redwall that will introduce the series to a new generation of fans.

Brian died in Liverpool on 5 February 2011.

Brian Jacques books

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International Mountain Day

You'll love Lord Brocktree by Brian Jacques. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

10 days ago

International Mountain Day

Lord Brocktree is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Red Fox.

10 days ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Redwall by Brian Jacques.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

You'll love The Sable Quean by Brian Jacques. Published by Puffin.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

Why not try The Sable Quean by Brian Jacques. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

Could there be a better time to read Redwall by Brian Jacques. Published by Red Fox.

1 month ago

Halloween

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Sad History of Gilly Bodkin (Storycuts) by Brian Jacques.

1 month ago

Halloween

You should read Allie/Alma / Bridgey (Storycuts) by Brian Jacques. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

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