The Dark Portal
Book One of The Deptford Mice
by Robin Jarvis
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Pub Date 4 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 14 Mar 2024
Pushkin Press | Pushkin Children's Books
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Description
“Spooky and enthralling animal fantasy just right for Redwall fans.” -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
In a borough of London called Deptford there lived a community of mice. An old empty house was their home and in it they fashioned a comfortable life for themselves. People never disturbed them with traps, and because all the windows were boarded up, they never even saw a cat.
The Deptford Mice live a cosy life in the skirting boards of an abandoned London house, with no humans or cats to disturb them. But something is lurking deep beneath the city. Something that threatens to destroy their cosy existence for good. In the dank sewers under the house lives a mysterious being, worshipped by a horde of bloodthirsty rats who cower in its presence...
When a mouse called Albert Brown unwisely ventures down into the sewers one day, he uncovers a terrifying plot to awaken an ancient evil. Soon Albert's family and friends find themselves in a desperate struggle for their lives. Summoning all their courage, they must confront treacherous enemies and foul sorcery in a battle to save London and the world from eternal darkness.
The Dark Portal is the first book in the much-loved Deptford Mice trilogy of classic dark fantasy novels, set in a magical world of peaceful mice and bloodthirsty rats. Packed with brand new illustrations, this updated edition is perfect for kids 9-12 looking for a deliciously scary and magical read.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781782694366 |
| PRICE | US$16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Gemma B, Reviewer
Have you ever read a Robin Jarvis novel? I grew up reading his other series - ‘The Witches of Whitby’ and ‘Tales from the Wyrd Museum’ - both stunning series for children - but never before picked up this one.
First released in 1989, this is a brand new re-issue for 2024, The Dark Portal is a brilliant introduction to a dystopian series, perfect for readers 9+ years..
It’s is really dark in places , in the best possible way, therefore it won’t suit everyone but this means that it’s great for adults too. The writer does his own illustrations, which add to the eeriness of his stories - they are reminiscent of The Dark Crystal.
The re-issue also includes over sixty brand new illustrations. It’s gripping, slightly gruesome in places and sure to become a classic all over again.
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