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by Susan Cooper

Author:

Susan Cooper

ISBN13:

978-0613714365

ISBN:

0613714369

Language:

English

Publisher:

Topeka Bindery (April 1989)

Category:

For Kids

Subcategory:

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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4.4

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The Dark Is Rising is a series of five contemporary fantasy novels for older children and young adults that was written by the British author Susan Cooper and published 1965 to 1977.

The Dark Is Rising is a series of five contemporary fantasy novels for older children and young adults that was written by the British author Susan Cooper and published 1965 to 1977. The Dark Is Rising, the second novel in the series, was published in 1973.

Susan Cooper is one of our foremost children’s authors; her classic five-book fantasy sequence The Dark Is Rising has sold millions of copies worldwide. Her many books have won the Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, and been shortlisted five times for the Carnegie Medal. Start reading Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising Book 1) on your Kindle in under a minute. Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Over sea, under stone. The Dark is rising sequence) Series: Cooper, Susan. Dark is rising sequence. PZ7. C78780v 1989 88-37690. The Dark is rising sequence). Summary: Three children on a holiday in Cornwall find an ancient manuscript which sends them on a dangerous quest for a grail that would reveal the true story of King Arthur and that entraps them in the eternal battle between the forces of the Light and the forces of the Dark. Series: Cooper, Susan.

Over Sea, Under Stone book . This is the first volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy sequence known as The Dark Is Rising. Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising Susan Cooper Over Sea, Under Stone is a contemporary fantasy novel written for children by the British author Susan Cooper, first published in London by Jonathan Cape in 1965. Cooper wrote four sequels about ten years later, making it the first volume in a series usually called The Dark is Rising (1965 to 1977).

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Over Sea, Under Stone: The Dark is Rising Sequence This is the first volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy sequence know as The Dark is Rising

Over Sea, Under Stone: The Dark is Rising Sequence Written by Susan Cooper. Narrated by Alex Jennings. This is the first volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy sequence know as The Dark is Rising. Read on the Scribd mobile app. Download the free Scribd mobile app to read anytime, anywhere.

Title: Over Sea, Under Stone. Author: Susan Cooper. Standalone or series: First in The Dark Is Rising sequence

Title: Over Sea, Under Stone. Genre: Children, Fantasy. Publisher: Multiple publishers over the years Publication date: First published in 1965 Paperback: about 200 Pages. Standalone or series: First in The Dark Is Rising sequence. How did I get this book: Bought. Format (e- or p-): Print. Even though this is the beginning of the The Dark is Rising sequence, this first book reads much more as a self-contained, stand-alone quest than the start of an ominous series of adventures. I wonder what happens next. I am so glad I already have The Dark Is Rising.

I start reading you the third chapter of 'Over Sea, Under Stone' by Susan Cooper.

On holiday in Cornwall, Simon, Jane and Barney Drew discover an ancient map in the attic of the Grey House, where they are staying with their mysterious Great-Uncle Merry. They know immediately that it is special. But it is much more than just a map. It is the start of a quest to find a grail, a source of great power that could contain - or resurrect - the powerful, age-old forces of evil in the world.

The Dark is Rising Sequence, Susan Cooper. Book Recommendation: The Dark is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper

The Dark is Rising Sequence, Susan Cooper. cooper love your words so much love your books so much dark is rising dark is rising sequence. Book Recommendation: The Dark is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper. Why would a Narnia fan like this: Children protagonists in a very British fantasy, a grand fight between Good and Evil, a controversial ending, the effect of choice and strong will and faith, and personally, when I first read the first book, it felt like opening a Narnia book for the first time - I wouldn’t have been surprised if it had been.

Gom

I'll skip any summary of this book or of the series; dozens of reviewers have done that quite well. I assume that you are familiar with these books, probably have read this volume, (likely more than once), but now wish to have the book available as an audio CD. Perhaps a long car trip is in the offing? Good for you.

I am happy to report that, at least for me, this audio version gets high marks across the board.

First, I can hear it and understand it. No mushy sound recording. No odd imbalance in volume that requires you to keep turning the volume up and then down. All of the spoken words are crisp and clear.

Second, there are no sound effects or such folderol.

Third, there is a single reader. This is not a play for voices and is not read by a number of different character actors.

Fourth, Alex Jennings is a marvelously effective reader. His approach is dynamic but not overly dramatic. He is never coy or arch, and does not ham up any of the big scenes. In the first chapters he can be a bit tentative in distinguishing among the major characters and is inclined to give short shrift to minor characters, but after that he settles into the various roles and adds a distinct and recognizable identity to each character.

Finally, the reading is very respectful. By that I mean the book is not read as though it were just some silly children's book. It is treated as the triumphant work that it is and this adds greatly to its weight and impact.

Please note that there are 7 discs. Runtime is a bit under nine hours.

Cheber

Series is awesome, and should be read by anyone interested in the folklore of the British Isles region. The stories themselves earn 6 stars.

But this particular version is very disappointing and not worth more than one star. I thought this was a set of books, when in reality it is one single book, containing all of the stories back-to-back. I guess it's more lightweight and portable this way, but the books almost becomes unmanageable in its large size, especially for kids. Pages are rather grey as well, not bright, and appear to be from recycled paper product.

I'm all for recycling, but save it for newsprint or packaging... not for works of literature that are intended to be read before bedtime!

Defolosk

††† When I read The Dark Is Rising in 4th grade (it's a 9th grade book) IT WAS THE MOST EXCITING THING I HAD EVER EXPERIENCED. It's so full of beautiful expressions of the battle between good and evil. I think it made me aware of the battle, the two clear sides, even as an adult and like the hero in the story - gave me an unquenchable desire to overcome the darkness in the heart of mankind and in my own heart. Such is the powerful effect books have on children, if not adults. Is there a special child in your life? This and the C.S. Lewis series, The Lion Witch and the Wardrobe, will be important references in his or her spirit. So buy it :-)

Topmen

I will dispense with any sort of summary of the story; dozens of reviewers have done that quite well. I assume that you are familiar with these books, probably have read this volume, (likely more than once), but now wish to have the book available as an audio CD. Perhaps a long car trip is in the offing? Good for you.

I am happy to report that, at least for me, this audio version gets high marks across the board.

First, I can hear it and understand it. No mushy sound recording. No odd imbalance in volume that requires you to keep turning the volume up and then down. All of the spoken words are crisp and clear.

Second, there are no sound effects or such folderol.

Third, there is a single reader. This is not a play for voices and is not read by a number of different character actors.

Fourth, Alex Jennings is a marvelously effective reader. His approach is dynamic but not overly dramatic. He is never coy or arch, and does not ham up any of the big scenes. In the first disc he is a bit tentative in distinguishing among the three children and is inclined to give short shrift to minor characters, but after the first chapters he settles into the various roles and adds a distinct and recognizable identity to each character.

Finally, the reading is very respectful. By that I mean the book is not read as though it were just some silly children's book. It is treated as the triumphant work that it is and this adds greatly to its weight and impact.

Please note that by "6 pages" the publisher actually means "6 discs". Runtime is a bit over seven hours.

Enjoy.

Quendant

Back off Harry Potter! Here are the original muggles and their wizardry old Great Uncle Merry! Set out on an adventure that rivals any of Indiana Jones and Lara Croft! Choose a side- the dark or the light.

I had forgotten the excitement and fu of Susan Cooper's Dark Is Rising series! These stories transcend time, fitting into the world of today just as well as they did when first written. Before reading the modern stories of wizards and such, I recommend introducing your children to the world of the Drew children, their Great Uncle Merry and the Old Ones.

Fesho

This has been, and always will be, one of my favorite novels. I read this for the first time when I was seven and I was immediately pulled into the world and characters. The Dark is Rising is actually even better than this novel, but this one is a great setup to the sequel. It has a 'Goonies' type feel to it as these children move to this new house that all sorts of secrets hidden within its walls. They find a treasure map and begin to hunt for what is marked in the map. It has some great clue hunting scenes and run-ins with 'darkness' that keeps the suspense going throughout the entire novel. I feel like this series should be read by every young kid because it instilled a sense of wonder in me. If you are a fan of the Book of Three, you'll like this series.

Araath

Excellent nearly forgotten series of books. If you saw the movie made about the second book, forget the movie. It was awful compared to the book. The characters are wonderful, the story line is gripping and Susan Cooper has created an amazing world of wonder! Predating Harry Potter by decades, this is the book series that everyone needs to read!

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