Product Description

The Oaken Throne tells of the dark wars between the bats and the squirrels, which have raged for many years. In different corners of the land, Vesper, the young bat, and Ysabelle, the squirrel maiden, are as yet unaware of the events which will sweep them into a nightmarish journey.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #204388 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

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.

Customer Reviews

Sure...it's a good book, but be prepared for disappointment.
I think it was a very good book, in general. Up until the middle of the book, I was pleased with the plot, scene, etc. After that, although the book was 'hard to put down', the plot took a nasty twist, and when I finished the book, I ended up teary eyed, with anger at the characters and the author for such an ending. I'm not going to write what the book is about, because I wouldn't want to ruin it for potential readers. I myself have a twin sister who finds out the plots of her books by reading the reviews. So, remember-good book, but these aren't real people to mourn!!

Brilliant
I'd had this book for about two years and then one time i was really bored and just decided to start reading it. I spent the rest of the day being sucked in to a world of evil, terror and hatred. I'd tried to read the Deptford Mice trilogy without much success, i've also read the Whitby trilogy and i found it difficult to read but after reading this i'm willing to give Robin Jarvis another chance. This isn't a book where you can get too attached to the characters because you know that somewhere along the line they're going to either a) die, b) betray another character or c) do something that totally changes your opinion about them

Not just a book for children!
I was 14 when I read this book, and, like most of Robin Jarvis' work, it was excellent! I'm an avid reader and will happily read a Robin Jarvis or Philip Pullman book followed by a Jane Austen- I don't see why fantasy books should always be classed as kids books! It takes you into its own world, with heartache and happiness as you follow its story. Once started you simply can't put it down! I'd reccomend it for anyone, 8-80!