The Deptford Mice Books in Order

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The Deptford Mice is a children's fantasy series by Robin Jarvis, set in the sewers of Deptford, where a group of mice faces ongoing challenges and threats. The stories focus on the mice's resilience and unity as they confront dark forces and harsh environmental conditions. The series includes a companion book that provides additional lore and context to the fictional world.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Crystal Prison

    1989 · Robin Jarvis

    The Crystal Prison is a dark fantasy novel for children written by British author Robin Jarvis. It is the second book in The Deptford Mice trilogy,…

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  2. Cover of The Dark Portal

    The Dark Portal

    1989 · Robin Jarvis

    In the British tradition of Redwall, this first novel of a trilogy introduces a dark presence in the sewers of Deptford, feared by the rats who call…

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  3. Cover of The final reckoning

    The final reckoning

    1990 · Robin Jarvis

    The Deptford Mice and their allies face a new and more powerful enemy as a harsh winter threatens the return of the Green Mouse in the spring. The…

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  4. The Deptford Mice Almanack

    1997 · Robin Jarvis

    The Deptford Mice Almanack is a companion book to The Deptford Mice and Deptford Histories trilogies by Robin Jarvis. It was published in 1997 by…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Deptford Mice books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Crystal Prison”. Start with “The Crystal Prison.”

How many books are in the The Deptford Mice series?

We list 4 books by Robin Jarvis , published between 1989–1997.

Where can I buy the The Deptford Mice books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.