The Dark is Rising
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper is a reissue published by Simon and Schuster in 2023, featuring 296 pages in English. This book follows the story of Will Stanton, who experiences a series of strange events leading up to his eleventh birthday, coinciding with Midwinter. As Will discovers he is the last of the Old Ones, he is thrust into a battle against the forces of evil, known as the Dark, which threatens to take over the world.
Readers will find that Will’s journey involves a quest for six magical Signs that are essential in the struggle between Light and Dark. The narrative intertwines elements of legends, myths, and fantasy, as Will confronts the ominous Rider and other dark forces. This edition presents a classic tale that explores themes of good versus evil, making it a significant addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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“The cold December day before Will Stanton’s birthday brings a series of strange events: a cryptic gift, a terrifying flock of birds, and a deep, cold fear emerging from the darkness that Will can’t quite explain. The next day, his eleventh birthday, is also Midwinter, and with it Will’s world is suddenly changed with an astonishing discovery: that he is the last of the Old Ones, immortals who fight to keep the powers of evil, the Dark, from taking over the world. At once Will is plunged into a quest for the six magical Signs that will one day aid the Old Ones in the final battle between the Light and the Dark. But the Dark has already sent out the Rider — evil cloaked in black, mounted on a midnight stallion — and has far worse in store. Will must find the six great Signs (wood, bronze, iron, water, fire, and stone) before the Dark begins its dreadful rise.
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