“Funny,’ Will said, as they picked their way through. ‘Things are absolutely awful and yet people look much happier than usual. Look at them all. Bubbling.’ ‘They are English,’ Merriman said. ‘Quite right,’ said Will’s father. ‘Splendid in adversity, tedious when safe. Never content, in fact. We’re an odd lot….”
This novel is a part of a series and follows a young boy who discovers he is part of a prophecy that will determine the fate of the world. As he grows and learns about his destiny, he must confront dark forces and ancient magic. more
Susan Cooper (born May 23, 1935) is a renowned British author best known for her fantasy series The Dark Is Rising. Her works blend mythology, history, and adventure, captivating readers worldwide. Cooper has won prestigious awards including the Newbery Medal and Carnegie Medal. Her writing has profoundly influenced modern fantasy literature, inspiring generations of young readers and authors. more
“Ignorance, as they say, is usually fatal, but sometimes it can be bliss.”
“What a magnificent body, how I should like to see it on the dissecting table.”
“You have reached the end of cake”