Susan Cooper
(1935 - 0)
Susan Mary Cooper 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. It incorporates British mythology such as the Arthurian legends, and Welsh folk heroes.
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The Dark Is Rising (1986)
On Midwinter Day, his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton learns he is last of the Old Ones - tasked with combating the forces of evil.
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Greenwitch (1986)
Jane and her brothers help the Old Ones recover the Grail stolen by the Dark.
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The Grey King (1986)
Will Stanton goes to Wales to find the golden harp and awaken the ancient Sleepers.
The cover image shown above is from the 1975 edition.
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Over Sea, Under Stone (1986)
The Drew children discover a map in the attic that may point the way to the Grail.
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Seaward (1987)
Fantasy adventure sends two children, wrenched out of their own time and place travelling to the sea.
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Silver on the Tree (1986)
In the final volume of the “Dark is Rising” series, Will, Bran and the Drews search for the crystal sword.