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Robin Jarvis

A new edition of the classic children's fantasy adventure set in a magical world of mice and rats in the sewers of Deptford
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'So wonderfully dark and magical. An absolute classic' Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline Jones
'Spooky and enthralling animal fantasy just right for Redwall fans... [Jarvis] provides counterpoint to the heart-racing adventure with scenes of haunting beauty' Publishers Weekly, starred review
'A tale of horror and valor, good and evil, leavened with humor' Booklist
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The Deptford Mice live a comfortable 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.

Pushkin Children's Books

The Deptford Mice

Dark Portal The: Book One of The Deptford Mice

A new illustrated edition of the classic children's fantasy adventure set in a magical world of mice and rats
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'Fast-paced, suspenseful ... [a] multitude of unforgettable characters' North-South Books
'The perfect stories for dark, cosy evenings. A once read, never forgotten series' Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline Jones
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An innocent young mouse lies murdered in a moonlit field as the screech of an owl echoes across the ripening corn...
The Deptford Mice have escaped the horrors of Jupiter's lair and sought refuge in the countryside with a colony of fieldmice, busy preparing for the great summer festival. But soon they must face terrifying evil once more, as a series of mysterious crimes strike the peaceful fieldmouse community. At first the simple country rodents suspect Deptford newcomer Audrey - however, the truth turns out to be far more sinister.

The Crystal Prison: Book Two of The Deptford Mice

A newly illustrated edition of the classic children's fantasy adventure set in a magical world of mice and rats in the sewers of Deptford
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'A humdinger of a tale [with] a poignant denouement that will satisfy the trilogy's fans' Booklist
'A superlative conclusion to a top-notch series' Kirkus
'The perfect stories for dark, cosy evenings. A once read, never forgotten series' Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline Jones
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As London shivers in the grip of an icy blizzard, the Deptford Mice huddle indoors, telling ghost stories to keep the bitter cold at bay. Little do they know that this is no ordinary winter. Their most fearsome enemy has returned from beyond the grave. He plans to use his evil sorcery to plunge the world into an eternal, freezing night, and at his command the bloodthirsty rats of the sewers are stirring once more.
Alone and seemingly powerless in the face of this most terrible of foes, the mice are close to giving up hope. Can they draw on their last reserves of strength to defeat Jupiter one final time, or is it already too late?

The Deptford Mice

The Deptford Mice

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