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So, I accidentally read book 2 of this series first. Then I think that this book was out at the library, so I just continued on to book 3. That was a year ago. (I loved the other books, by the way.) But since I read the books out of order, I knew how this turned out before I ever started. And quite frankly, I don't like the Drew children as much as I do Will and Bran. Thus the 3 stars. (I did find a new fondness for Barney, though.)
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The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper is one of my husband's favorite fantasy series. I completely missed it as a child and only recently started reading her books (and this series). Although Over Sea, Under Stone launched the series in 1965, it's actually the third book for me in the series I've read so far. I still have Greenwitch and Silver on the Tree.
Simon, Jane and Barney Drew go on holiday to Cornwall with their parents. They meet old Uncle Merry who turns out to be more than just an ...more
Simon, Jane and Barney Drew go on holiday to Cornwall with their parents. They meet old Uncle Merry who turns out to be more than just an ...more
I read this years ago and remembered it to be the least exciting of the Dark is Rising series. The audiobook reading of it was fine, but it was a little boring - though that may have been because I remembered the story (which is more than I can say for many books I've read!).
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Originally written in 1965, this book is definitely a product of its generation. The story is predictable, the children naive and simplistic, and the quest interestingly safe even though the characters are chased by an ancient evil. With that said, there were some interesting elements referring to Authurian legend and a feeling of magical possibilities. While often classified as a fantasy story, there are only implied fantastical elements, none ever truly manifest. I would recommend this to fans
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Jul 29, 2007
Rachael
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I started reading this book a long time ago, but I had to return it before I finished it. I remember it was a bit Arthurian, and it also reminded me a bit of the movie, The Goonies. Now, after finishing this book, I can't wait to continue her Dark is Rising Sequence. I wouldn't say it was the best book I ever read, but I really enjoyed taking an adventure with these kids is their quest for the grail.
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Jun 11, 2007
Peter
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it was amazing
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Aug 02, 2009
Erin
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Dec 31, 2012
Kelly
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Kerry (The Roaming Librarian) O'Donnell
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Jessifanfic
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