Over Sea, Under Stone
The Dark is Rising sequence
Published on 23. May 2024
352 pages
978-0-241-72401-9 (ISBN)
Description
"A perfect coming-of-age story" - The Guardian, praise for The Dark is Rising
Three siblings embark on an epic quest for a mythic grail in this first installment of Susan Cooper's award-winning The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look!
All through time, Light and Dark have battled for control of the world. Now, after centuries of balance, the Dark is summoning its terrifying forces to rise once more...and three children find themselves caught in the conflict.
The Drew siblings - Simon, Jane, and Barney - are on a family holiday in Cornwall when they discover an ancient map. But, they have no idea how special the map is.
Together, the three siblings have to take on a quest. They need to band together and discover the secret weapon that can end the war between Dark and Light. But, will they be able to do it in time?
And, will they be able to make it out alive?
Three siblings embark on an epic quest for a mythic grail in this first installment of Susan Cooper's award-winning The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look!
All through time, Light and Dark have battled for control of the world. Now, after centuries of balance, the Dark is summoning its terrifying forces to rise once more...and three children find themselves caught in the conflict.
The Drew siblings - Simon, Jane, and Barney - are on a family holiday in Cornwall when they discover an ancient map. But, they have no idea how special the map is.
Together, the three siblings have to take on a quest. They need to band together and discover the secret weapon that can end the war between Dark and Light. But, will they be able to do it in time?
And, will they be able to make it out alive?
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Edition type
New edition
File size
3,11 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-241-72401-9 (9780241724019)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
11/2019
Puffin
€13.00
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Susan Cooper is a world-renowned author of children's books. Born and brought up in England, she worked as a journalist before moving to America, where she now lives. Her classic The Dark Is Rising sequence has won the Newbery Medal and was twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Her Boggart titles have won the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award and been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Smarties Prize. King of Shadows was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. As well as writing novels, Susan Cooper has written for the theatre and for television. Her website is at www.thelostland.com and her Facebook is at www.facebook.com/SusanCooperFanPage
