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As a series of dark wars between the bats and the squirrels rage, Vesper, a young bat, and the squirrel maiden Ysabelle are unaware of the devastating events that are unfolding, but they will soon be drawn into a nightmarish journey and a desperate attempt to save their lands from destruction.Tags
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This is my favourite book in all the Deptford Mice books. It has adventure, passion, the rise of a dark and evil God, betrayal, love, seeing the truth beyond what you have been told, growing up, self sacrifice, kindness... and of course, some really gory and horrific bits too.
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Robin Jarvis was born in Liverpool, England on May 8, 1963. He studied graphic design at Newcastle Polytechnic. After college, he worked in the television and advertising industries as a model-maker. He started writing in 1988. He writes numerous series including The Deptford Mice, Deptford Histories, Whitby, Tales from the Wyrd Museum, Hagwood, show more Intrigues of the Reflected Realm, Mouselets of Deptford, and Dancing Jax. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Oaken Throne
- Original publication date
- 1993
- People/Characters
- Ysabelle; Vespertilio; Giraldus; Tysle Symkyn; Wendel Maculatum; Morwenna
- Important places
- Greenwich, London, England, UK
- Dedication
- In memory of Andrew James Moston, 1990-1992. Never forgotten and now in his grandfather's arms.
- First words
- The city of London sheltered snugly behind its strong, girdling walls. (Prologue)
It was a dark time, a time of magic and menace. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)But the only answer came from the delicate bluebells which rustled and swayed around them.
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- Reviews
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 8
- UPCs
- 1
- ASINs
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