Author

Susan Cooper

3 books Grades 6–8 1 series

About

Susan Cooper is a British author who wrote The Dark Is Rising sequence, a five-book fantasy series inspired by British legends, including the tales of King Arthur. The Grey King won the Newbery Medal. The books are atmospheric and a little spooky, and they are great for readers who love magic and mystery.

Books by Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

#1 Over Sea, Under Stone
Grades 6–8 GRL X 12 AR pts
Barney, Simon and Jane find themselves beset by deadly dangers as they embark on a great quest. Having found a crumbling parchment map, they begin their search for ancient treasure linked to…
#2 The Dark is Rising
Grades 6–7 GRL X 13 AR pts
On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift — that he is destined to seek the six magical Signs of Light. He is the last…
#3 Greenwitch
Grades 6–8 GRL X 6 AR pts
The Dark has stolen an object of great power — a golden grail that holds avital secret. Will embarks on a new quest to reclaim the grail, and to drive back the…