The Legend of Podkin One-Ear

A really smashing book for older children. In the vein of Redwall etc, as it features anthropomorphic rabbits, but with elements of Big Map Fantasy and the sense of the beginnings of some impressive world-building. I particularly enjoyed the way that the emotional toll on the young heroes is shown (something that many fantasy novels for adults seem to conveniently forget about). An easy read but it sticks in the mind and I'm now eager to read the sequels. (Even though I am aware that I'm a bit older than the target demographic!)

I'm looking forward to reading this to my kids when they're a bit older.