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Susan Cooper

Susan Cooper

Americanb. May 23, 1935Children's Literature

Susan Cooper is a British-American author whose The Dark Is Rising sequence is considered one of the masterworks of modern fantasy for children. Drawing on Arthurian legend and Celtic mythology, her five-book series has influenced countless writers.

Works

  • The Dark Is RisingEvil rises as young boy awakens ancient magic to protect the light→
  • Over Sea, Under StoneChildren search for legendary grail hidden in coastal English village during summer→
  • GreenwitchMysterious Greenwitch holds secrets to the grail in seaside village adventure→
  • The Grey KingBoy discovers he is the powerful Grey King, controlling ancient magical forces→
  • Silver on the TreeFinal battle between light and dark brings together all forces of ancient magic→
  • Over Sea Under StoneChildren search for legendary grail hidden in coastal English village during summer→

Related

Lloyd Alexander·C.S. Lewis·Ursula K. Le Guin·Alan Garner·Penelope Lively
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