Mossflower is a well told story. Tons of characters, but all fun ones. Even a genuinely disturbing villain. You even feel bad for her lackeys, tho they are truly evil too.

Like with Redwall, there are full deaths in this. So if you or your little one are not comfortable with that, that is something to consider. But if you and your young readers can handle that, you're in for a deep and complex story.

I listened to the full cast audiobook by the BBC. And the sound mixing can be rough. BUT, it is full of really great performers doing excellent voice work.

If you read Redwall, you are getting more of this world, as good as Redwall. You are getting some of Martin's story. But not all. You are getting the history of Mossflower Wood. But not much of Redwall. But no matter what, you are getting a good Brian Jacques book.