The Deptford Mice Series

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

Join the brave Deptford Mice in their final battle with Jupiter…

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, Jupiter, 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 terrifying and 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 Final Reckoning is the third book in the thrilling Deptford Mice trilogy – a beloved classic in the children’s dark fantasy genre, written by the acclaimed Robin Jarvis. This beautiful new edition is packed with fresh illustrations, bringing the magical world of the Deptford and its inhabitants to life. It is a must-read for fans of dark children’s fantasy, such as Brian Jacques’ Redwall and Kieran Larwood’s Podkin One-Ear.

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.