The dark is rising
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About this book
On his eleventh birthday Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to seek the six magical Signs that will enable the Old Ones to triumph over the evil forces of the Dark.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 191 readers · 244 pages · ≈ 4 h 31 m · Light
How long does it take to read The dark is rising?
About ≈ 4 h 31 m — 244 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The dark is rising?
244 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The dark is rising?
It sits on the Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Has The dark is rising been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Seeker (2007).
Is The dark is rising in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The dark is rising?
The main characters include Merriman Lyon, Will Stanton.
Where does The dark is rising take place?
It is set in England, Fantasy. 1, Wales.
Who wrote The dark is rising?
Susan Cooper.
Setting
EnglandFantasy. 1Wales
Characters
Merriman LyonWill Stanton