Review
'a brilliant self-contained adventure, full of mythology, great characterisation and pure drama' -- John Lloyd, The Bookbag PRAISE FOR FLEABEE'S FORTUNE: 'This books begins a new Deptford series for younger children featuring the same brilliantly imagined and realised subterranean world. Scray and exciting, this book will grip readers from the very first page.' -- Teaching and Learning 'Jarvis is a great writer, in command of his intricate plotting.' -- Scottish Sunday Herald 'Jarvis is a real story teller ...' -- Carousel
Product Description
It is almost the time of the Fennywolde games, when the young field mice compete to see who will have the honour of being the head sentry of the cornfield for the entire summer. Young Whortle longs to win the competition but not if it means his friends are going to sabotage the other competitor's chances. He wants to win on his own merits but soon realises winning isn't the most important thing as another mouse needs the prize more than he does.
About the Author
Robin Jarvis studied graphic design in Newcastle and then worked in television and advertising making model monsters and puppets. He has been a full-time writer and illustrator for some time, and has a large following among children and adults. Robin's books are consistent best-sellers and he has won several awards for his work. The Dark Portal was runner-up for the Smarties Prize in 1989.
