The Dark Portal

Written and illustrated by Robin Jarvis

Part of the The Deptford Mice series

Mice face a dark threat from the sewers beneath London.

3.8 Goodreads · 2,683 ratings

320 pages· ~720L

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Bookroo's summary

In the quiet corners of an abandoned London house, the Deptford Mice live undisturbed. But when Albert Brown ventures into the sewers, he discovers a sinister plot by bloodthirsty rats to awaken an ancient evil. As darkness looms, Albert and his friends must summon their courage to battle treacherous foes and dark magic, risking everything to save their world from eternal night. Will they succeed, or will the shadows consume them all?

From the publisher

A new edition of the classic children’s fantasy adventure set in a magical world of mice and rats in the sewers under London. “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.

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