The Dark Is Rising

· The Dark Is Rising Sequence Book 2 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Alex Jennings
4.7
12 reviews
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8 hr 42 min
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On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift--he is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from dominations by the forces of evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into a quest for the six magical Signs that will one day and the Old Ones in the final battle between the Dark and the Light. And for the twelve days of Christmas, while the Dark is rising, life for Will is fill of wonder, terror, and delight.

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4.7
12 reviews
Ryan Hennessey
October 17, 2022
I only half read the series 40+ years ago, I admit much of it was lost on me. But I have never forgotten about it... and now I'm relishing a story written in simpler, honest times,, No cell phones, no internet... just images of England and centuries of history. Narration is wonderful and the story resolves without flash or gimmicks. The series is a treasure!
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Jason Zandt (Jase)
May 18, 2021
exceptional book series beginning with over sea, under stone. I loved every aspect of the character development and was emotionally invested in the lives of the characters. Susan Cooper was brilliance from the moment pen touched paper.
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Brinleigh Smith
October 18, 2022
I hate this book, not enough action.
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About the author

Susan Cooper is best known for her acclaimed sequence of fantasy novels known as The Dark is Rising. She has also written three books for younger children as well as the Broadway play Foxfire and the television film The Dollmaker. Born in Buckinghamshire, England, Susan Cooper moved to the United States in 1963 and now lives in Connecticut.

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