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Brian Jacques
1939–2011·British
Brian Jacques was a British author born in Liverpool in 1939, best known for creating the beloved Redwall fantasy series — a richly imagined world of anthropomorphic woodland creatures engaged in epic battles between good and evil. His debut novel Redwall (1986) launched a saga that grew to twenty-two books and captivated generations of young readers worldwide. Jacques passed away in February 2011, leaving behind a celebrated legacy in children's literature.
