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    The Dark Is Rising
    The Dark Is Rising
    The Dark Is Rising
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    The Dark Is Rising

    By Susan Cooper

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    On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift-- that he is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into a quest for the six magical Signs that will one day aid 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 full of wonder, terror, and delight.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMargaret K. McElderry Books
    Release dateDec 21, 2001
    ISBN9780689847868
    The Dark Is Rising
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    Susan Cooper

    Susan Cooper is one of our foremost fantasy authors; her classic five-book fantasy sequence The Dark Is Rising has sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books’ accolades include the Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and five shortlists for the Carnegie Medal. She combines fantasy with history in Victory (a Washington Post Top Ten Books for Children pick), King of Shadows, Ghost Hawk, and her magical The Boggart and the Monster, second in a trilogy, which won the Scottish Arts Council’s Children’s Book Award. Susan Cooper lives on a saltmarsh island in Massachusetts, and you can visit her online at TheLostLand.com.

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    • 4/5
      On Will Stanton's eleventh birthday he discovers he is an important figure in the coming battle against the Dark. The second of the Dark is Rising Sequence.
    • 5/5
      The Dark is Rising is the second book of the Dark is Rising Sequence. The story focuses around Will Stanton, the last of the Old Ones. He is the 7th son of a 7th son, which makes him the Sign-Seeker. Old Ones are people can live forever to fight for the Light versus the Dark, which is seen in the Dark Rider. Will must find 6 signs in order to call the hunt to drive back the Darkness. The story is set in the modern world (modern in 1974) in England. The struggles between the Light and the Dark affect the “real world”, ie. The HUGE snowstorm, the kidnapping of Will’s sister, the flood. The over all theme is the typical Good vs. Evil throw down, Light vs. Dark. The style of the novel fits within the time era that it is set in and when it does draw on other time eras, terms and ideas from them do come in. There are times the story gets confusing. A reader might not understand all that is happening or where. This is a good fantasy book for middle school aged children and the series, even though it is based in the seventies will never get old.
    • 4/5
      3.5 stars

      A good adventure quest tale. A bit lacking in character development, but there were some heart-pounding scenes that made up for it. Towards the end, I almost had a sense deja vu, like I was reading Moonheart by DeLint, which got me thinking this could be classified as early urban fantasy.

      As with most Young Adult fiction, the lines of good and evil are clearly drawn. Only one or two characters traversed the grey, pulling and tugging against the inevitable tides of either side.

      Some blurbs and reviews have compared this novel's moral message to the likes of C.S. Lewis or Tolkien, but I think that's a stretch. Cooper never once made me laugh or cry, although she did get my pulse racing a few times.

      Perhaps had I read this as at the age of twelve or before, I might view it differently.

      That being said, I still recommend it as a good coming-of-age quest adventure tale.
    • 4/5
      Meet Will. He's eleven. And, he just found out he's the last of a race of immortal warriors destined to rid the world of the Dark forces. Now he must team up with three children (and their Great Uncle Merry) to find six magical signs that will aid him in his destiny. The Dark is Rising series is a powerful tale based on Arthurian myths and legends. Susan Cooper is a fabulous writer and weaves her tale of mystery and suspense with masterful beauty. When it comes to epic battles between good and evil, she ranks right up there with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. She happens to have quite a large following of devoted readers. I myself am one them. Perhaps you've never heard of her before this, but let me be the first to recommend her. You won't find a more uniquely imaginative author.
    • 1/5
      After practically a month of reading this book I'm finally finished. I wanted to give this book a shot because it was recently re-released with a fancy new cover. I had a 25 year old copy sitting in my house, which I had been meaning to read anyway, so I decided to invest the time in to reading this Newberry Honor book. Critics raved about this book and claimed that it deserved a spot among the ranks of Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia and Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series. Honestly, I can't see what all the fuss is about. After reading this book, I still feel like I'm in the dark (no pun intended) about the plot and what exactly was accomplished in the book. Everything the main character, Will Stanton, went through seemed entirely too easy. There wasn't any real struggle. Will's objective throughout the book is to seek out the six signs (water, fire, bronze, stone, wood, and iron)so that they may be joined together and help vanquish the dark. Will didn't really go on an actual quest for the signs. It was more like he stumbled upon them, or they were handed right to him. They defeated the dark way too easily, and before you really grasped what was happening and who was winning or losing, or that a battle was even taking place, the book was over! Overall, I found this book to be a little boring, hard to follow, and unworthy of Newberry Honor status. I know that I will not continue this series.
    • 5/5
      In the lead up to Christmas the UK has suffered weather conditions very similar to those described in the first part of the book and this certainly added a frisson to the reading. This is an absolute superb book which, through Cooper's clever use of British myths and legends, transcends the genre. Superb - my only regret is that I really can't remember reading this as a child as I would have absolutely adored this series.
    • 4/5
      One of the things that is interesting about this book (and about the series so far) is all the references to mythological and fantastical themes and characters. This second book the series deals with a different set of characters (or one character really - Will Stanton). Will is likeable and brave, though he seems strangely unfazed by his newly found status (or maybe it is part of his heritage to just know who he is).
    • 3/5
      The Dark is Rising is the second book in The Dark is Rising Sequence, a magic-fantasy series. It is about an 11 year-old boy who discovers that he is the last of the "old ones" and must embark on an adventure through time and space to combat the dark forces and keep them from taking complete control of the world. He is thrown suddenly into this old battle and must quickly learn what he has to do and how to control his new-found powers. As far as fantasy series goes, I found this one to be mediocre. It does not stand out in originality of theme or general creation. The theme is simply good vs. evil and the world that is created does not seem to be deeply thought out. An adolescent might enjoy this series however, since they are not as quick to pick up on overused or cheesy themes. The writing in general is not bad at all, her ability for description is quite decent, and she can paint a picture fairly well, but the picture is just too generic and not enthralling enough. I would not recommend this book, especially since there are far superior fantasy series out today, such as Harry Potter, which present less generic and more worthwhile themes, while painting even better pictures.
    • 5/5
      When I first started here I was only putting the 1st books of a series in, thinking that was good enough. But with The Dark is Rising series, the second book is where it's at. So good. Please pretend the terrible movie never happened even though they had an incredible cast. But I needed to represent this book.
    • 5/5
      The Dark is Rising is the second book of the Dark is Rising Sequence. The story focuses around Will Stanton, the last of the Old Ones. He is the 7th son of a 7th son, which makes him the Sign-Seeker. Old Ones are people can live forever to fight for the Light versus the Dark, which is seen in the Dark Rider. Will must find 6 signs in order to call the hunt to drive back the Darkness. The story is set in the modern world (modern in 1974) in England. The struggles between the Light and the Dark affect the “real world”, ie. The HUGE snowstorm, the kidnapping of Will’s sister, the flood. The over all theme is the typical Good vs. Evil throw down, Light vs. Dark. The style of the novel fits within the time era that it is set in and when it does draw on other time eras, terms and ideas from them do come in. There are times the story gets confusing. A reader might not understand all that is happening or where. This is a good fantasy book for middle school aged children and the series, even though it is based in the seventies will never get old.
    • 3/5
      I don't know how I missed out on this series, but it is set in England and is a fantasy about the seventh son of a seventh son. I enjoyed the setting, the adventure, and the characters and look forward to some day finishing the series. Will finds out that he is more than just human on his 11th birthday. He must help the other Old Ones fight the rising dark, while pretending to be just an ordinary boy to his family.
    • 4/5
      The Dark is Rising is the second book in the series and was by far my favorite one of the 5. Here we meet Will Stanton, who happens to be the 7th son of a 7th son though he doesn't realize the importance of this there are forces of good an evil who do and are watching his every move.This is a neat set of books for young adults/Middle school kids. I read them when I was in Middle school and found them a little spooky, having reread them as an adult I found them an easy read and definitely written for younger readers. Great books to get younger readers interested in reading.
    • 4/5
      Easily a 4, even above. Interestingly though, I liked this book within a few days of having completed it more than I did at the point of completion. Things stuck in my mind and I kept on thinking about it and seeing more in the book than I recognized while I was reading and understanding it more. Conceptually, in the writing, in the types of conflicts and how they're resolved, it's so very different from the first book and, so far, different from the third book. It's quite interesting. I have to come back here and say more further along in the series.
    • 4/5
      On Will Stanton's eleventh birthday, he is awakened to his powers as the last of the Old Ones and the danger that awaits him because of his birth. Will is charged with the task of finding the six signs that will be needed to defeat the Dark and help save the world.
    • 5/5
      I just loved this book. It is saturated with symbolism and there is not a wasted word in it. Every sentence contributes to the story line or to your understanding of it. Awesome read!
    • 3/5
      This was one of the December book club recommendations by Gretchen Rubin and is also one of my sister-in-law's favorite books. It came highly recommended by several people so I was looking forward to reading it. But, I just could not get into it.
    • 5/5
      This book is my most favorite of all five in this series.
    • 5/5
      I LOVE this series. I read the first one, Under sea, Over Stone, in a book group and then continued wth the rest of the series later on. They are well written and enchanting. This is my favorite in the series.
    • 5/5
      Well-written, enthralling read, has a very plausible storyline. Best suited for the older teenager and it's a fun read for adults. The plot is quite intricate and refers heavily to Arthurian legend. Liked Will Stanton and his family. I found Merriman at bit high-handed and wondered why Cooper developed him that way.
    • 3/5
      I wish I had discovered this book when I was a child because I think I would have absolutely adored it. (I was, and still am, a huge fan of the Narnia books.) I liked this book. Really. But it felt a little flat to me. Like it was missing something. Maybe I'm just not as up on the myths used as background for the story, so it didn't resonate with me like I'd hoped it would.Still, it's a good story. Will's a likable and believable hero, and I really liked the character of Merriman Lyon. I do think I'll read this one out loud to my kids (I may have to wait a bit though as I think the five year old might have bad dreams), and I think that my son (a big Harry Potter and The Hobbit fan) will really enjoy it.
    • 5/5
      The first I'd heard of this book was catching a glimpse of the trailer for the upcoming movie. The movie looked entertaining, so I figured I'd do my usual and read the book before seeing the movie. The book was a most pleasant surprise. This is a wonderful story filled with rich characters and a great and beautiful magick. It reads like a classic that might be required reading in school at some early level. I found something a little awkward about the very beginning of the book which made it a little slow to start, but it quickly became a very compelling and truly enjoyable read, one that I'll likely revisit.
    • 3/5
      The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper is a fantasy book centered around the protagonist, Will, who comes from a rather large family and will soon be turning eleven years old. Near the beginning of the story, Will experiences some odd occurrences in his everyday life and is given an iron ring by a neighbor. Eventually, Will is taken to a world completely different from his own and he learns that this world is his world, but in a much earlier time. Will finds out that he is an "Old One" and must find the six magical signs that will help him and the light side win the battle against the dark. Will experiences quite a few adventures as he attempts to collect these six signs and win the ongoing battle. There are many teaching connections within the text. First, this text offers the perfect opportunity to explore the concept/theme of good versus evil. You could have the students list the good characters against the evil characters, and have them explore the idea of what it means to be evil. What characteristics do the evil characters have and what makes them evil? What sets the good characters apart from these? You could also use the book as a great way to review the students on the concept of point of view. You could have them rewrite a scene from the book but speaking in first person as WIll. This would not only exercise their knowledge of point of view, but would also give an opportunity to practice creative writing and thinking critically about the literature. I personally did not enjoy this book very much. I think I can attribute most of my dislike for it to the fact that I have never been into fantasy books. Also, for a "war" between good and evil, I didn't feel like it had very much action. I was bored during some parts of the book. That being said, I think this would be a very good book for students who enjoy fantasy works and particularly time travel or alternate universe novels. I think the book was well written, but was just not the type of book I personally enjoy reading.
    • 3/5
      Much younger me would have loved this series. Old cynical me still enjoys it :)
    • 4/5
      I don't know how I'd managed to not read this series at some point before this, but I finally picked this one up just after Christmas. As the book is set around Christmas time, it was a timely discovery, and the English countryside setting was simultaneously familiar and unsettling. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
    • 3/5
      This book was kind of choppy to me. It was kind of difficult to understand everything that was going on, and none of the characters were all that interesting to me. I liked the first book better, I think. I bailed on the series after this book. But, I will say that the author has skill and that I read this in bursts here and there instead of continuously. Some people might really like her style. I just didn't.
    • 5/5
      My second favorite book in what is probably my favorite fantasy series of all time. I have owned three different editions of this book. This is the perfect example of deeply, deeply resonant fantasy, flush with meaning and epic themes that rival most "serious" literature, all while racing through one of the most enjoyable plots of in young fiction. Buy this book, if possible an edition with some of the extremely creepy and stylistic illustrations that have graced the cover.
    • 5/5
      This series was an important part of my young adulthood, and forms at least part of the foundation of my love of fantasy novels, and probably reading in general. They're a touch dated now, but the story moves well and the characters are easy to engage with. Among my favorites of all time.
    • 5/5
      How could I have forgotten how wonderful this one is? I don't know why I never re-read it, but it's been on my shelf forever, and I always looked at it warmly, and in fact often said aloud, "Oh, I LOVE that book" but passed it by. Maybe I remembered how very scary it is- and oh, it is. The writing is brilliant, absolutely top-notch. There's not an extra word, and the words that are there are wrestled into new, glittering shapes both malevolent and benignant. The characters are similarly familiar, beloved and revered. And Herne. Of course.


      A perfectly splendid book, one that embraces Myth Incarnate and makes one understand and remember that all the stories we tell ourselves are somehow true.
    • 4/5
      A classic fantasy read.
    • 2/5
      The Dark is Rising is the second book in a five book series by Susan Cooper. The Dark is Rising is a speculative, fiction novel based on fantasy and science fiction. The story is about a boy named Will Stanton, who awakes on his eleventh birthday to find out that he is one of the Old Ones. He finds he has all sorts of powers and he must protect the Light against the Dark. You are taken through Will's mission to collect these six signs so he can defeat the evil/dark. The Dark is Rising is a classic tale even light vs. dark, but told through a fantasy point of view. I am positive that a lot of younger children would be able to make it through this book and enjoy it thoroughly. I absolutely hated this book though. It was almost impossible for me to even get through the first chapter. I just found no connection to the story and nothing about the story intrigued me. I am not sure I would use this book, and not because of the content, but because I don't find any sort of lesson in the book at all.

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    The Dark Is Rising - Susan Cooper

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