The Dark is Rising Sequence

Susan Cooper

Puffin, 1984 - Juvenile Fiction - 786 pages

Barney, Jane and Simon discover an ancient map in Cornwall; the mysterious Merriman reveals his secret purpose; and Will Stanton realizes that he is not just an ordinary boy but has a far greater role in fulfilling his destiny. Ths book creates a magical world where the everyday mingles with the supernatural.

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 Risingsequence has won the Newbery Medal and was twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Her Boggarttitles have won the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award and been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Smarties Prize. King of Shadowswas 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

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Dark is Rising Sequence; The Dark Is Rising Sequence Series, Susan Cooper; The dark is rising
• Author: Susan Cooper
• Edition: reprint
• Publisher: Puffin, 1984
• ISBN: 0140316884, 9780140316889
• Length: 786 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Family / Siblings; Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic; Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Europe; Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction / General