Susan Cooper

5 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

Susan Cooper is a British author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. Her notable works include "The Dark Is Rising," "The Grey King," "Silver on the Tree," "Greenwitch," and "The Boggart and the Monster," which often blend elements of fantasy and folklore. Cooper's writing has garnered significant recognition, including the Newbery Medal for "The Grey King."

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Books by Susan Cooper

5 books available

The Dark Is Rising
Susan Cooper
4.1 (51k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers he is the last of the Old Ones, an immortal destined to gather six ancient Signs across time and space to combat the approaching, malevolent Dark.
The Grey King
Susan Cooper
4.2 (36k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
An amnesiac boy, guided only by a cryptic riddle, must brave the ancient Welsh hills and confront the formidable Grey King to awaken six slumbering warriors with a magical harp before the final shadow consumes the world.
Silver on the Tree
Susan Cooper
4.1 (34k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
As the Dark prepares to engulf the world, young Will Stanton, the last Old One, must unite with ancient powers and mortal allies in a desperate quest through time and the Welsh hills to save reality.
Greenwitch
Susan Cooper
4.0 (27k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a Cornish town, three siblings search for a stolen golden grail. This hunt connects with the old Greenwitch ritual and a mysterious boy's new powers, all while fighting the Dark.
The Boggart and the Monster
Susan Cooper
3.7 (886) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A mischievous Scottish boggart, displaced from his ancient castle, journeys to Loch Ness, where he finds his long-lost, shape-shifting cousin trapped as the legendary monster.