Brian Jacques | |
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Born | James Brian Jacques 15 June 1939 Liverpool, England |
Died | 5 February 2011 Liverpool, England | (aged 71)
Resting place | Anfield Cemetery, Liverpool |
Education | St John's School |
Occupation | Author |
Known for | Redwall novel series |
Spouse | Maureen Jacques |
Children | 2 |
Website | redwallabbey |
James Brian Jacques (/ˈdʒeɪks/, as in "Jakes";[1] 15 June 1939 – 5 February 2011) was an English author known for his Redwall series of children's fantasy novels and Castaways of the Flying Dutchman series. He also completed two collections of short stories entitled The Ribbajack & Other Curious Yarns and Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales.