Who rules o’er the Kingdom of Night, where all is not what it seems? ‘Tis I, the Weaver of Tales, for I am the Dreamer of Dreams!
BRIAN JACQUESWho rules o’er the Kingdom of Night, where all is not what it seems? ‘Tis I, the Weaver of Tales, for I am the Dreamer of Dreams!
BRIAN JACQUESSo here is my story, may it bring Some smiles and a tear or so, It happened once upon a time, Far away, and long ago, Outside the night wind keens and wails, Come listen to me, the Teller of Tales!
BRIAN JACQUESI sometimes think it ironic for an ex-seaman, longshoreman, truck driver, policeman, bus driver, etc… to find success writing children’s novels.
BRIAN JACQUESThe young mouse’s eyes snapped open, clear and bright. He swung the ancient sword high and struck at the giant adder. He struck for Redwall! He struck against evil! He struck for Martin! He struck for Log-a-Log and his shrews!
BRIAN JACQUESGood fortune go with you, to your journey’s end, let the waters run calmly, for you, my dear friend.
BRIAN JACQUESHe came with death held in his paw Which no rat born could face Oh woe to those who break the law Of Sunflash and his mace!
BRIAN JACQUESFriend is a very small word, A little sound we make, For one who is true, one who will do, Great deeds for friendship’s sake.
BRIAN JACQUESThere are enough cowards in the world without killing a brave creature for so little reason.
BRIAN JACQUESSala-manda-stron, look out here we come, A thief a warrior and a mole. Though the quest may take its toll, We’ll march until we reach our goal.
BRIAN JACQUESAbsoballylutely top hole, wot. A and B the C of D I’d say. . . Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.
BRIAN JACQUESSometimes the gift of an inquisitive nature to the young can be greater than that of the wisdom which comes of age.
BRIAN JACQUESArmel shrugged. “I suppose so, Brother, but why do creatures have to fight?” Demple picked Mudge up and placed him on his shoulder.
BRIAN JACQUESHappiness can be brief, but it knows no time in the land of dreams.
BRIAN JACQUESStep aside? I step aside for nobeast, whether it be a hallowed hedgehog, an officious otter, a seasoned squirrel, a mutterin’ mole or a befuddled badger!
BRIAN JACQUESI think that others can drive a creature to naughtiness, always accusing and blaming them. After a while it must make the creature unhappy and drive him…to be naughty, because nobody expects them to be good.
BRIAN JACQUESCourage is the moment when an ordinary being becomes an extraordinary being.
BRIAN JACQUES