About the book
This night will be bad and tomorrow will be beyond imagining.
It's Midwinter's Eve, the day before Will's eleventh birthday. But there is an atmosphere of fear in the familiar countryside around him. This will be a birthday like no other. Will discovers that he has the power of the Old Ones, and that he must embark on a quest to vanquish the terrifyingly evil magic of the Dark.
The second novel in Susan Cooper's highly acclaimed Dark is Rising sequence.
Editions of Dark is Rising
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241623916
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241377093
- EBook
- ISBN 9780241665077
Read an Excerpt
This night will be bad and tomorrow will be beyond imagining.
It's Midwinter's Eve, the day before Will's eleventh birthday. But there is an atmosphere of fear in the familiar countryside around him. This will be a birthday like no other. Will discovers that he has the power of the Old Ones, and that he must embark on a quest to vanquish the terrifyingly evil magic of the Dark.
The second novel in Susan Cooper's highly acclaimed Dark is Rising sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark is Rising about?
This night will be bad and tomorrow will be beyond imagining.
It's Midwinter's Eve, the day before Will's eleventh birthday. But there is an atmosphere of fear in the familiar countryside around him. This will be a birthday like no other. Will discovers that he has the power of the Old Ones, and that he must embark on a quest to vanquish the terrifyingly evil magic of the Dark.
The second novel in Susan Cooper's highly acclaimed Dark is Rising sequence.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dark is Rising?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Contemporary and urban fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Dark is Rising?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241623916
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dark is Rising?
Susan Cooper
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dark is Rising is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241623916) and paperback(ISBN 9780241377093) and ebook(ISBN 9780241665077)
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