The Dark is Rising (The Dark is Rising Sequence)
by Susan Cooper
Dark Is Rising
Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
A young boy discovers he is part of an ancient struggle between light and darkness, tasked with finding magical signs to prevent evil from taking over the world. As he uncovers hidden powers within himself, he must face mysterious forces and unravel secrets that will change his life forever. Adventure and magic collide in a thrilling quest to save the future.
Representation & Themes
Fantasy World-BuildingAdventureComing of AgeMagic
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0689829833
- Pages
- 232
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- October 1, 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 82,143
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
FantasyScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicFantasy fictionJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)Action & Adventure - GeneralClassicsJuvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, MagicEnglandFictionGood and evilJuvenile fictionWill Stanton (Fictitious character)MagicFantasiesChildren's fictionMagic, fictionStanton, will (fictitious character), fictionCornwall (england : county), fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionSiblings, fictionChildren: Grades 2-3Children's storiesNewbery HonorSpace and timeReading (Secondary)Bien y malNovela juvenilNovela fantásticaSpanish languageReading materialsEngland, fictionTime travel
People
Merriman LyonWill Stanton
Places
EnglandFantasy. 1WalesCornwall (England : County)