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	Penguin Putnam - Face to Face with Brian Jacques - Brian Jacques (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Young Brian refused to falsely say that he had copied the story, and was caned as "a liar." Rather than be unsettled by his unjust punishment, Brian realized that he had always loved to write, and that he clearly had a talent for writing.
		Brian was working as a truck driver, delivering milk to the Royal Wavertree School for the Blind in Liverpool, when he began volunteering some of his time to read to the students.
		Brian shares his comedy and wit, and plays his favorites from the world of opera (he is a veritable expert on tenors in general).
	webevents.broadcast.com /penguinputnam/brianjacques0900/brianjacques.asp (858 words)

	Kidsreads.com - Brian Jacques
		Author Brian Jacques (pronounced "jakes") was born on June 15, 1939 in Liverpool, England.
		In fact, when Jacques was 10, he turned in an animal story that his teacher thought was too good to have been written by a boy.
		Jacques finished his schooling at the age of 15 and began a series of jobs that included positions as: a longshoreman, a bus driver, a truck driver, a boxer, a postmaster, a stand-up comic, and a folk singer.
	www.kidsreads.com /authors/au-jacques-brian.asp (1019 words)

	Barnes & Noble.com - Brian Jacques - Books: Meet the Writers
		Brian Jacques has had a life nearly as exciting as that of some of his characters: After dropping out of school in his native Liverpool at the age of 15, he traveled the world as a merchant seaman, visiting ports from America to Asia.
		Jacques maintains that his detailed writing style was developed here; he was forced to be as descriptive as possible, so his audience would be able to experience his stories as if they could see.
		Jacques takes issue with the notion that his books are “fantasy” fiction, a description that he says “smacks of swords and sorcery and dungeons and dragons.
	www.barnesandnoble.com /writers/writerdetails.asp?z=y&btob=Y&cid=881720 (608 words)

	Juvenile Books Author of the Month
		Brian Jacques (pronounced "Jakes") was born on June 15, 1939 in Liverpool, England to James and Ellen Jacques.
		Jacques was born there just as World War II was beginning in Europe, and the war affected his childhood in many ways.
		One of the things that disappointed Jacques most about the stories he read was the lack of details about the food the characters were eating, which was probably at least partly due to his own hunger.
	www.yourlibrary.ws /childrens_webpage/j-author62002.htm (1591 words)

	A Conversation with Brian Jacques
		Brian Jacques (pronounced "jakes") was born and raised in Liverpool, England, although his Irish roots are immediately evident in his speech.
		Brian cares deeply and sincerely about the children who are his ardent fans; and he loves his creation, the world of Redwall.
		Brian's wife Liz takes special care to ensure that responses are mailed as quickly as possible, which is an especially difficult task after an extended tour.
	friend.ly.net /users/jorban/interviews/jacques/index.html (518 words)

	CNN.com - Entertainment - Brian Jacques' life on the 'Redwall' - March 16, 2001
		Jacques was deeply involved with the concept, which features European-style animation similar to that used for tales of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit and Babar the Elephant.
		Jacques' official Web site, is still maintained by a fan, Dave Lindsay, a college student who created the site as a pre-teen after asking the author's permission.
		Jacques gave the boy permission to use the name and title "Redwall" for a proposed restaurant provided -- among other requirements for honest and fair business practice -- that the author "be allowed, free of charge, as many portions of delicious woodland fare as he desires, whenever he visits said restaurant."
	archives.cnn.com /2001/SHOWBIZ/books/03/16/brian.jacques (1319 words)

	Brian Jacques - An interview with author
		Brian knew from an early age, 10 years old in fact, that he would become a writer.
		It was then that Brian realised he had a talent for writing and indeed wanted to be a writer.
		Brian does all of his writing here on an old typewriter rescued from a shipping office.
	www.bookbrowse.com /author_interviews/full/index.cfm?author_number=562 (569 words)

	Brian Jacques - Uncyclopedia
		Brian Jacques, born in 1939 in Liverpool, is the illegitimate child of a French Rat and an English Field Mouse.
		Brian, being a total and complete tightwad, decided to pocked the euros and walk home to his house, which was located across the street next to Starbucks and a bookstore.
		Brian Jacques quickly became the most famous mouse writer in all of Mossflower Wood he also was voted mouse of the year by time magazine two times running.
	uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Brian_Jacques (958 words)

	Amazon.ca: The Legend of Luke: Books: Brian Jacques (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Brian Jacques and his tremendous Redwall books never cease to amaze: this is the 12th book in a series that just gets better and better.
		Brian Jacques is very descriptive in his writing, but keeps the reader wanting more.
		I have also met Brian Jacques and it was very interesting to listen to what he had to say.
	www.amazon.ca /Legend-Luke-Brian-Jacques/dp/0099266059 (1506 words)

	Brian Jacques - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Brian Jacques (pronounced "Jakes") was born in Liverpool, England, growing up in the area surrounding the docks of Liverpool.
		Jacques is well-known for applying his acting and entertainment background in his presentations to legions of young fans at schools (he no longer visits schools, to his great regret, except in his hometown of Liverpool) and book stores across the United Kingdom and the United States.
		Jacques has two grown sons: Marc, a builder, bricklayer and carpenter; and David, who is a professor of art and a muralist.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Brian_Jacques (784 words)

	Brian Jacques - Master Storyteller
		Jacques has weaved a great tapestry detailing the adventures of unlikely heroes such as Martin- son of Luke, Matthias, Mattimeo, Sunflash the Mace, Mariel, Tammello De Fformello Tussock, Dannflor Reguba and many others.
		Jacques during his United States Tour, I was extremely excited, and somewhat nervous.
		Jacques sign the last persons book, and I was immediately impressed at how jovial and nice he was, even after staying an extra hour and a half to make sure everyone's book was signed.
	members.aol.com /m3may/jacques.html (509 words)

	The SF Site Reader's Guide to Fantasy: Brian Jacques
		And stereotypical or not, Jacques' characters and storylines are surprisingly compelling, and the rapid pace of these tales is one of their key strengths.
		Soon he is sailing south with a small group of loyal companions to face off against another classic Jacques villain, the diabolic Foxwolf Nagru, who has not only conquered the kingdom of Southward with his bloodthirsty rat hordes, but in the process has imprisoned Mariel and her companions.
		Jacques weaves these three parallel story lines together into a single taunt tale, often building suspense by switching scenes at the height of the action.
	www.sfsite.com /vault/john42.htm (3079 words)

	Brian Jacques: Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Brian Jacques (pronounced "jakes") was born in Liverpool, England on June 15th, 1939.
		Jacques has written both poetry and music, but he began his writing career in earnest as a playwright.
		Jacques wrote Redwall for the children at the Royal Wavertree School for the Blind in Liverpool, where as a truck driver, he delivered milk.
	www.islandnet.com /~qnd/dave/biography.html (753 words)

	eBay - brian jacques, Fiction Books, Children's Books items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		A tale of Redwall Mariel of Redwall by Brian Jacques
		Triss by Brian Jacques A Tale From Redwall HBDJ
		Brian Jacques A Tale of Redwall Martin the Warrior
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=brian+jacques&newu=1&... (367 words)

	'The Angel's Command,' by Brian Jacques
		Jacques doesn't like to talk much about his stroke, saying that "it's a blank" and adding that he hates illness.
		Jacques said he found it comforting to immerse himself in the world of "Redwall," where talking mice, rats, badgers and other woodland creatures are engaged in epic battles of good vs. evil.
		Jacques worked through a list of jobs that included longshoreman, bus driver, boxer, police officer, stand-up comic and milkman.
	www.post-gazette.com /books/reviews/20030420jacques6.asp (573 words)

	Brian Jacques, Remax Real Estate Agent in Georgian Bay Midland Penetanguishene Tay Township Tiny Township
		Brian Jacques "B. J." A Realtor sinse 1979, has always been a consistent top producer.
		A large part of his business is derived through his referral network of past and present clientele who are always happy to pass BJ's name on to friends and family.
		Brian has three children: 2 daughters and a son, Mike, the eldest (21), is a graduate of the University of Toronto while Leigh-Anne has graduated High school and Heather currently attends high school.
	www.brianjacques.ca /bio.html (322 words)

	Wexford Book Festival Brian Jacques
		Brian Jacques (pronounced “Jakes”) was born into a Liverpool Irish family on the eve of World War Two and grew up close to the docks.
		Brian ended up being caned as a “liar” when in fact it was his story.
		Brian Jacques is a powerful storyteller and exhibits his skill with a beautifully written, multi-stranded plot.
	homepage.eircom.net /~wexbookfest1/pages/brian.html (1689 words)

	Amazon.com: Mossflower (Redwall, Book 2): Books: Brian Jacques (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Brian Jacques's superb Redwall series truly captures the finest in storytelling tradition and combines it with the ultimate in upbeat, catch-your-breath adventure.
		The religious overtones are gone as well, Jacques' writing style has matured, and he has a greater grasp of the different beings, landscapes, landmarks, and mindsets within the world that he has created.
		Jacques is, however, almost too good at filling in all the backstory to Redwall--almost every character and location in that book is explained in this one, often providing answers that are too pat.
	www.amazon.com /Mossflower-Redwall-Book-Brian-Jacques/dp/0441005764 (2058 words)

	Brian Jacques - Redwall Wiki - A Wikia wiki
		Brian Jacques - Redwall Wiki - A Wikia wiki
		An English author, Jacques is best known for his Redwall series of fantasy books and the Castaways of the Flying Dutchman series.
		Jacques was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by the University of Liverpool.
	redwall.wikia.com /wiki/Brian_Jacques (976 words)

	Amazon.com: Redwall (Redwall, Book 1): Books: Brian Jacques (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		As the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey bask in the glorious Summer of the Late Rose, all is quiet and peaceful.
		Brian Jacques is a true master of his craft.
		Jacques treats all characters and settings as if they were the same size.
	www.amazon.com /Redwall-Book-1-Brian-Jacques/dp/0441005489 (2243 words)

	BookPage Interview March 2003: Brian Jacques
		Jacques' days as a longshoreman on the quays of Liverpool gave him the inspiration for the Castaways saga.
		Jacques is currently working on several books, including a collection of ghost stories entitled Liver Jack and Other Curious Laughs.
		A bit later, as Jacques was leaving the store, the boy ran up to him and said, "You look like my favorite author, Brian Jackways." It turned out the boy was a big fan and was planning to attend Jacques' book-signing the next day.
	www.bookpage.com /0303bp/brian_jacques.html (622 words)

	Amazon.ca: Lord Brocktree:: Books: Brian Jacques (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		But fans of Brian Jacques' novels should be thankful that so much trouble was taken over this, the 13th slice of his triumphant Redwall saga.
		The stage is set for a glorious battle, and Jacques delivers a breathtaking denouement with all of his characteristic verve and excitement.
		The characters, as always, are easily defined and identified by their accents, a Jacques specialty.
	www.amazon.ca /Lord-Brocktree-Brian-Jacques/dp/0142501107 (1843 words)

	Amazon.de: Castaways of the Flying Dutchman: English Books: Brian Jacques,Ian Schoenherr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Fans of the Redwall series eager to sink their teeth into the latest adventure from Brian Jacques will be surprised to find that the cover of Castaways of the Flying Dutchman belies the contents of this fine mystery novel.
		Well known for his Redwall books (over a dozen volumes detailing the quests and feasts of various plucky woodland creatures), Jacques here turns his attention to the human world, and his fans will not be disappointed.
		Readers led by the title and cover art to expect a briny swashbuckler may be surprised to find that the bulk of the story consists of an ambling scavenger hunt set in a cozy English village.
	www.amazon.de /Castaways-Flying-Dutchman-Brian-Jacques/dp/0399236015 (612 words)

	Brian Jacques - A biography of Brian Jacques.
		Brian Jacques - A biography of Brian Jacques.
		A well-known radio personality in his native Liverpool--as well as an actor, stand-up comic, and playwright--Brian Jacques is the host of "Jakestown" on BBC Radio Merseyside.
		Ever the performer, Jacques is well-known for applying his acting and entertainment background to his lively presentations to legions of young fans at schools across the United States and England.
	www.bookbrowse.com /biographies/index.cfm?author_number=562 (294 words)

	ReadWriteThink: June 15, 2006: Brian Jacques, author of the Redwall series, was born in 1939. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		ReadWriteThink: June 15, 2006: Brian Jacques, author of the Redwall series, was born in 1939.
		Brian Jacques was born in Liverpool, England, on June 15, 1939.
		Brian Jacques, author of the Redwall series, was born in 1939.
	www.readwritethink.org /calendar/calendar_day.asp?id=654 (492 words)

	Brian Jacques
		It was also at St. John's that Brian met a teacher, Alan Durband, who, more than thirty years later would bring about a major change in his life.
		As was common in the inner city, Brian quit school at fifteen.
		Jacques enjoys walking his dog, "Baby Mac", a white West Highland Terrier, and completing crossword puzzles.
	www.fortunecity.com /rivendell/legions/360/jacques.html (835 words)

	Redwall - Brian Jacques
		When Redwall was published in 1987 it catapulted author Brian Jacques to international stardom.
		In addition to his vast readership, Brian has earned a devoted army of listeners with his weekly radio program on BBC Merseyside.
		For this recording Brian himself leads a full cast of actors in bringing to life the adventures of the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey.
	www.audiobooksonline.com /shopsite/278785.html (280 words)

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