Published in 2001 by Philomel Books, this rousing story from the Redwall series is about a young otter named Deyna.
Born in Redwall Abbey, Deyna is captured as a baby by a ferret named Sawney Rath: the ruthless, cruel, savage leader of a vermin horde called the Juskarath. The Juskarath believe Deyna will grow to be one of the legendary Taggerungs; great warriors, who go undefeated into battle. They call the cub they have captured "Tagg", and train him to be a warrior.
But Tagg is not the cruel, heartless creature the Juskarath want him to be. True, he is a wonderful fighter, none can best him in a battle. But unlike the Juskarath vermin, Tagg will not kill without reason, and this creates a split in the clan. Tagg runs away to create a new life for himself, and in doing so, meets many wonderful friends. But Sawney Rath, and others from the Juskarath track Tagg, in order to kill him for deserting their clan.
This brings Vallug Bowbeast, Eefera, and other Juskarath vermin right to the gates of that sandstone building, Redwall Abbey.
And now, only the Taggerung can save the place of his birth.
Full of rousing action, comedy, and a little mystery, Taggerung is an amazing book for kids of all ages.
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