The Dark Is Rising

by Susan Cooper

First published 1200

On his 11th birthday, Will Stanton discovers he's the last of the immortal Old Ones, destined to find six powerful signs that can defeat the forces of the Dark. As the evil begins to spread, Will must race against time to locate the mystical artifacts before the Dark overwhelms the land. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Will's journey will test the limits of his courage and uncover secrets about his own identity.

Genres: adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy, young-adult

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family

Setting: England, Wales, Cornwall (England : County)

Period: Fantasy

244 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Scholastic

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