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The Dark Is Rising

Pages
1088
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

Three siblings on holiday in Cornwall stumble upon an ancient map in their rented attic. This isn't just any old treasure map; it's the key to a powerful artifact that could decide the fate of the world. As they race to find it, they find themselves in grave danger, facing forces of pure evil.

About the author

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Susan Cooper

Susan Mary Cooper (born 23 May 1935) is an English author of children's books. She is best known for The Dark Is Rising, a contemporary fantasy series set in England and Wales, which incorporates British mythology, such as the Arthurian legends, and Welsh folk heroes. For that work, in 2012 she won the lifetime Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association, recognizing her contribution to writing for teens. In the 1970s two of the five novels were named the year's best English-...

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