The Grey King

The Grey King by Susan Cooper, published by Puffin in 1977, is a captivating work of juvenile fiction that spans 190 pages. This edition presents a tale set against the backdrop of Welsh hilltops, where the protagonist, Will Stanton, embarks on a perilous quest to locate a golden harp. This harp holds the power to awaken the six Sleepers, who are destined to join the ultimate battle between Light and Dark.
Readers will encounter a rich narrative filled with elements of fantasy and magic, as Will is aided by a mysterious white-haired boy and a dog with the unique ability to perceive the wind. The story unfolds with the looming threat of the malevolent Grey King, adding tension and intrigue to Will’s mission. This edition invites readers to explore themes of adventure and the struggle between opposing forces in a vividly imagined world.
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Grey clouds lowering round the Welsh hill-tops, and Will Stanton embarks on his dangerous mission to find the golden harp which will wake the six Sleepers “by the pleasant lake” and send them out to take part in the great final battle of Light against Dark. His helpers, a strange white-haired boy and a dog who can see the wind; his most dangerous adversary, the malevolent Grey King. — Cover, page [4]
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