by Susan Cooper
On holiday in Cornwall, the three Drew children discover an
ancient map in the attic of the house that they are staying in. They know
immediately that it is special. It is even more than that -- the key to finding
a grail, a source of power to fight the forces of evil known as the Dark. And
in searching for it themselves, the Drews put their very lives in peril. This
is the first volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy sequence
known as The Dark Is Rising.
(Summary retrieved from goodreads.com)
Beginning of a great 5-book series that explores the many facets of the age old struggle between light and dark. Enjoyable on so many levels: a great story, an interesting philosophical discussion, lovely setting and dynamic young characters. Difficult choices and exciting discoveries are made. I love the feeling of being transported; lost in the story the author creates, and Susan Cooper is able to provide that with every book over her's that I've read.
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