The Dark Is Rising facts for kids
| Author | Susan Cooper |
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| Series | The Dark Is Rising Sequence |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
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Publication date
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1973 |
| Awards | Newbery Honor |
| Preceded by | Over Sea, Under Stone |
| Followed by | Greenwitch |
The Dark is Rising is an exciting fantasy novel for kids. It was written by Susan Cooper in 1973. This book is the second one in a popular series called The Dark Is Rising Sequence. It even won a special award called a Newbery Honor!
About the Story
This book introduces us to a new main character, Will Stanton. He is a very important person in the The Dark is Rising Sequence series. The story also uses cool ideas from British folklore. You might even spot a famous character like Herne the Hunter!
What Happens in the Story
The adventure begins just before Christmas, on Will Stanton's 11th birthday. He starts to notice strange things happening around him. Soon, Will learns an amazing secret: he is one of the "Old Ones."
The Old Ones are special guardians and warriors. They protect the world from evil. Their job is to fight against the "Dark" and help the "Light." Will must find four powerful items to help the Light win this battle.
The first important item is called the Circle of Six Signs. These are like magical mandalas. Will already has one of these signs. He needs to find five more to complete the circle. Once he collects all six signs, he can use the full Circle of Signs. This powerful item helps him keep the forces of the Dark away.
