The Final Reckoning (The Deptford Mice, Book 3) [Paperback]

Robin Jarvis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Robin Jarvis's thrilling finale to the Deptford Mice Trilogy is now available in paperback. Back from the dead, the spirit of Jupiter-the evil cat who was once Lord of the sewer rats-wreaks more destruction than ever. The Deptford Mice Feel his chilling grasp everywhere they turn and know they face the most desperate struggle of their lives. Will anyone survive?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

First came The Dark Portal, then The Crystal Prison. Now, Robin Jarvis winds up the Deptford Mice Trilogy with The Final Reckoning. In this volume, evil sewer cat Jupiter comes back from the dead to wreak havoc on the innocent; the Deptford Mice endure the murder of friends and allies and the theft of the irreplaceable Starglass. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-8-Jupiter, the malevolent cat, has returned from the dead, and only the Deptford Mice can foil his plot to extinguish the sun and freeze the world. The rodents, their allies (squirrels and bats), and their enemies (wicked rats) inhabit modern London, where the outcome of their epic battle will affect the oblivious human beings whose buildings, parks, and ships provide the setting for this unusually dark animal fantasy. Fans of the mice will find plenty of what they expect in this conclusion: lots of action, lots of gore, a large cast of characters, and a truly evil antihero. Readers new to the trilogy should start at the beginning; without the background of the earlier books, they will lack an understanding of several plot points. The series is a natural for older, more stouthearted devotees of Brian Jacques's "Redwall" novels (Philomel).
Beth Wright, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, VT
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587172445
• ISBN-13: 978-1587172441
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #719,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing (yet confusing) Story, December 28, 2004

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This review is from: The Final Reckoning (The Deptford Mice, Book 3) (Hardcover)

The third book in the Depford Mice series is amazingly well-written, and a definate page-turner. There is action, adventure, fantasy, and even some romance in it. I dropped a star because of the constant character-to-character jumps, and the slightly hard-to-follow plotline. Otherwise, thsi is a must-read series that rivals the Redwall and Warriors series.

5.0 out of 5 stars the final reckoning [the deptford mice, book 3], May 3, 2010

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This review is from: The Final Reckoning (The Deptford Mice, Book 3) (Paperback)

This was a wonderful trilogy. It was very exciting and never dull. It was very real life with characters dying that you didn't want to see go. I think the arthur ties up all the stories very well.