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With the final battle between the Light and the Dark soon approaching, Will sets out on a quest to call for aid. Hidden within the Welsh hills is a magical harp that he must use to wake the Sleepers-six noble riders who have slept for centuries.

But an illness has robbed Will of nearly... read more

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In this volume of The Dark is Rising sequence, Will Stanton, visiting in Wales, is swept into a desperate quest to find the golden harp and to awaken the ancient Sleepers.

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"Are you awake, Will? Will? Wake up, it's time for your medicine, love. . . ."

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Prologue... 1

Part One: The Golden Harp
The Oldest Hills... 5
Cadfan's Way... 11
The Raven Boy... 25
Grey Fox... 36
Fire on the Mountain... 51
Bird Rock... 63
Eyes That See The Wind... 78

Part Two: The Sleepers
The Girl from the Mountains... 91
The Grey King... 101
The Pleasant Lake... 112
The Warestone... 125
The Cottage on the Moor... 137
The Waking... 151

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This is book 4 of 5 in The Dark Is Rising Sequence. (standard series)

Preceded by Greenwitch, and followed by Silver on the Tree.

This book is in Best Fantasy Books. (community list)

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  1. Susan Cooper (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. David Wiesner (Cover Artist)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Bodley Head
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: October 16, 1975
ISBN: 0689500297
Page Count: 224

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