The Dark Portal
In the British tradition of Redwall comes this first novel of a trilogy that is sure to capture fans both young and old. In the sewers of Deptford, there lurks a dark presence that fills the tunnels with fear. The rats worship it in the blackness and name it "Jupiter, Lord of All." Into this...
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In the British tradition of Redwall comes this first novel of a trilogy that is sure to capture fans both young and old. In the sewers of Deptford, there lurks a dark presence that fills the tunnels with fear. The rats worship it in the blackness and name it "Jupiter, Lord of All." Into this twilight realm wanders a small and frightened mouse-the unwitting trigger of a chain of events that hurtles the Deptford mice into a world of heroic adventure and terror.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781587171123 (1587171120)
ASIN: 1587171120
Publish date: August 1st 2001
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Pages no: 240
Edition language: English
Series: The Deptford Mice (#1)
by Robin Jarvis This is a whimsical children's story but it's not just a cutsie mouse story, there are elements of Horror for children. The rats peel mice, as in skinning, so probably for slightly older children with the disposition to enjoy things like Goosebumps. It is mostly about a mouse fam...
tweeI did not enjoy it.Library copy