#1 The Deptford Mice

The Dark Portal

Robin Jarvis
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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.
Genres: FantasyYoung AdultFictionAnimalsChildrensHorrorMiddle GradeAdventureAudiobookAnthropomorphic
243 Pages

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