![]() ![]() ![]() This 1965 young adult novel became the first in Susan Cooper's "The Dark is Rising" series. ![]() It is the first of five books in Coopers The. But a young adult pair of "antique dealers," teamed up with a tough kid from the village and a bogus, threatening vicar, seem determined to head off Uncle Merry (who hints that they may represent "dark forces") and the kids from the prize. Over Sea, Under Stone is a young adult fantasy novel published in 1965 by the English author Susan Cooper. Uncle Merry confirms that it may be a 600-year-old copy of a document that dates from 900 years ago, shortly after the days of King Arthur, and may indicate the place where a knight named Bedwin hid a grail - not the Holy one, but a metal cup that depicts highlights from Arthur's reign. While exploring in an attic, Barney finds a mysterious map or drawing that seems very old. Over Sea, Under Stone received excellent. The action is believable because it is firmly rooted in the ordinary people, customs, and. Simon, Jane, and Barnabas ("Barney") Drew go for a holiday in Trewissick, on the coast of Cornwall, and stay in the majestic Grey House, which belongs to a sea captain but is being temporarily occupied by their Great Uncle Merriman ("Merry") Lyon. The Dark Is Rising was the Newbery Honor book in 1974, and The Grey King won the Newbery Medal in 1976. Over Sea, Under Stone is a fast-paced adventure story, full of exciting incident and perilous situations. ![]()
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