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“It was a man that killed him, Bran, but that is the price we have to pay for the freedom of men on the earth. That they can do the bad things as well as the good. There are shadows in the pattern, as well as sunlight.”

Quote by Susan Cooper

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The Grey King

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Susan Cooper
Susan Cooper

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

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