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The Dark is Rising

The classic children's fantasy novel (A Puffin Book)
By Susan Cooper
Series: A Puffin Book
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The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper is a captivating children's fantasy book centred on a young boy named Will Stanton, who discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, a group of time-travelling immortals. As he comes to terms with his newfound identity, Will must navigate a world where mythical and magical elements are at play in order to combat the rising forces of darkness. The story masterfully blends folklore, mystery, and adventure as Will embarks on a quest to protect the Light.
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The Dark is Rising

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The highly acclaimed Dark Is Rising sequence reissued with stunning new covers.

This night will be bad and tomorrow will be beyond imagining.

It's Midwinter's Eve, the day before Will's eleventh birthday. But there is an atmosphere of fear in the familiar countryside around him. This will be a birthday like no other. Will discovers that he has the power of the Old Ones, and that he must embark on a quest to vanquish the terrifyingly evil magic of the Dark.

Series: A Puffin Book

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The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper is highly praised for its imaginative storytelling and impact on children's literature. It is part of a renowned sequence of novels celebrated for its creativity and enduring appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241377093

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: A Puffin Book Susan Cooper Young Adult

About the Author

Susan Cooper is a world-renowned author of children's books. Born and brought up in England, she worked as a journalist before moving to America, where she now lives. Her classic The Dark Is Rising sequence has won the Newbery Medal and was twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Her Boggart titles have won the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award and been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Smarties Prize. King of Shadows was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. As well as writing novels, Susan Cooper has written for the theatre and for television. Her website is at www.thelostland.com and her Facebook is at www.facebook.com/SusanCooperFanPage

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