The Dark Portal by Robin Jarvis is a young adult fantasy book set in a world where peaceful mice live above violent and murderous rats who worship a dark god. The story follows a young mouse searching for her missing father while facing terrifying challenges, including evil rats and a mysterious god named Jupiter. The writing style of Robin Jarvis is described as dark, macabre, and beautifully written, with a mix of cute animal characters and gruesome situations that create a suspenseful and creepy atmosphere.
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Content warnings include scenes of violence and dark themes that may be unsettling for younger readers.
From The Publisher:
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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About the Author:
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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