The Dark Portal

Book 1 in the Deptford Mice Series

by Robin Jarvis

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Pub Date 6 Jan 2015 | Archive Date 31 Jul 2016

Description

The first story in the breathtakingly original and utterly captivating Deptford Mice trilogy by bestselling author Robin Jarvis.
In the sewers of Deptford there lurks a dark presence which fills the tunnels with fear: Jupiter, an evil being who aims to take over the world. Worshipped by the fearsome rats, Jupiter’s dreams could well come true. Can the mice ever survive against such evil? Or have they lost the comfortable world they once knew for ever…

A Note From the Publisher

On the 30th June, Egmont are publishing the first in a hauntingly good new series by the wonderful Robin Jarvis, The Power of Dark. Here at Lawsome Books, we thought our readers would enjoy the chance to read or re-read one of his first ever books in the run-up to the launch.

On the 30th June, Egmont are publishing the first in a hauntingly good new series by the wonderful Robin Jarvis, The Power of Dark. Here at Lawsome Books, we thought our readers would enjoy the...

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EDITION	Ebook
ISBN	9780340930342
PRICE	£1.99 (GBP)

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sue w, Reviewer

I would most definitely highly recommend the dark portal by Robin Jarvis. I received this from netgalley to review.
In the sewers of Deptford there lurks a dark presence which fills the tunnels with fear.
This was a new genre for me.
I'm glad I did as I Devoured this in less than 24 hours. I couldn't put it down. Had me gripped from start to finish. I was actually rooting for the mice.
Can't wait for book 2. This is most definitely a 5 * from me.

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Librarian 250745

I read this first twenty three years ago and was utterly bewitched then. Over two decades later this is still amongst my favourite series of all time. Darkly imaginative, chilling and satisfying, The Dark Portal is the first in a trilogy which is a tour de force amongst children''s books. Still love this as much as I ever did, if not more.

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Clare T, Librarian

I first read this book years ago so it was nice to revisit the Deptford Mice for a second time and found I still enjoyed it as much as when I first read it.. A good adventure story although a bit dark in places and full of lots of great, likeable characters. A great read!