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The Grey King

The Dark is Rising #4
Pages
176
Published
1975
Language
English

Synopsis

Sent to the Welsh hills to recover from a severe illness, Will Stanton finds himself caught in a race against the rising Dark. He must solve a cryptic riddle to find a golden harp and wake the six Sleepers before the malevolent Grey King can stop him. With his memory of his true power fading, Will relies on a local boy and a mysterious dog to help him complete his dangerous task.

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-...

Characters

Will StantonProtagonist
The Grey KingAntagonist
The SleepersSupporting
All characters in The Grey King