The Dark Portal (Deptford Trilogy) Paperback – 1 Aug. 2001

by Robin Jarvis (Author)

4.3 214 ratings

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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Robin Jarvis worked in television and advertising before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. His first book, The Dark Portal, was short-listed for the 1989 Smarties Book Prize in England. Mr. Jarvis currently lives in London.

Robin Jarvis worked in television and advertising before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. His first book, The Dark Portal, was short-listed for the 1989 Smarties Book Prize in England. Mr. Jarvis currently lives in London.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books Llc; Reprint edition (1 Aug. 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 241 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1587171120
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1587171123
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.22 x 22.86 cm

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Book boffin

Not easy to put down, must have book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2015

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Wonderful reading. I like to read new authors and was intrigued with write up on this. It did lead me on to reading the whole series, as I came across this series just as the third book was being released. Marvellous characters. Easy and enjoyable reading for all ages ( I am over 60 and found this captivating as did my grandchildren). A wonderful series to have on the kindle and for holiday. Well done, and please do another series.

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Jess Pagan

Brilliant Adventure!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 April 2020

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I'm a huge fan of The Thorn Ogres of Hagwood and bought this series based on that. This wonderful adventure is full of loveable characters, hated enemies and a sinister evil leader. I got swept in the world of mice and loved every minute of it! Now on with the second book!

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Nicole

Favourite chidren's book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2012

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Bought this as I remember loving it as a child. The book is just as good as I remember!
Engrosing character descriptions and narative that still left me unable to put down.

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Shinigami Sam

Great for all ages, well maybe not too young....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2013

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Was recommended this book a couple of friends with similar tastes in authors (king, gaiman, prattchet to name a few) as one of those books that is aimed at YA but can be enjoyed by adults too & is also pretty dark for younger audience. Lived up to hype, good read and despite featuring mice is pretty dark tale of the sewers and an evil god that reigns there. Could only be told with mice, a nice read on the kindle from a good British author. I look forward to more.

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Still as excellent as it was when I first read it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2016

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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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Ms. Hayley E. Watson

Impressive!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2009

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I was very impressed by how fast and reliable the delivery for this item was - and it was definately affordable :)

I bought it for my younger sister who likes the series, so I can't really comment on the book itself - but the quality of the book itself was of a high standard.

5 star review from me xxx

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george thistlewood

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2015

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good read as always by this authur.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2015

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Read my first robin jarvis when my daughter bought it home from school. Don't be put off because the main characters are mice, it's still a very good read. Now going to start the next one in the trilogy.

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Joe Gonino

Looks new!

Reviewed in the United States on 15 February 2021

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Exact book I needed. Thanks! Also-in great shape!

shikonphoenix

Amazingly Imaginative and Intriguing

Reviewed in the United States on 21 February 2013

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I read this book in High School and remembered it being amazing. I bought the book for my kindle 5 years later fearing that maybe the book might not match up to the memory. I loved it even more this is a great book and a great series.

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Victoria Herstedt

It's a really nice, well written children series

Reviewed in the United States on 28 March 2017

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So nostalgic!! It's a really nice, well written children series. I read it in elementary school and wanted to buy it again as an adult.

G. Tully

Brilliant book but slow delivery!

Reviewed in Canada on 21 May 2015

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It only just arrived yesterday!

MasterB

good

Reviewed in the United States on 1 May 2013

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Really great book remember it from when I was a kid. Wish the book was as big as the other two though, kind of odd having two big ones and this smaller one. Great book though.

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