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The Dark has stolen an object of great power-a golden grail that holds a vital secret. Will embarks on a new quest to reclaim the grail, and to drive back the Dark once again. But first he will need the help of three former grail seekers: Jane, Simon, and Barney Drew.
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Characters/People edit
- Will Stanton: The 7th son of the 7th son; The last of the Old Ones; seeker.
- Jane: The only girl of the Drew siblings.
- Barnabas (Barney): The youngest of the Drew siblings.
- Merriman Lyon: Known to the Drew siblings as "Great Uncle Merry" or "Gumerry"'; the first Old One
- Simon: Eldest of the Drew siblings
- Roger Toms: Add a description of this character.
- Greenwitch: creation of the wild Magic.
- Rufus: Captain Tom's dog.
- Mrs Penhallow
- Fran Stanton
- Tethys
- Bill Stanton
- Mana
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
Only one newspaper carried the story in detail, under the headline: TREASURE STOLEN FROM MUSEUM.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 3 of 5 in The Dark Is Rising Sequence. (standard series)
Preceded by The Dark Is Rising, and followed by The Grey King.
This book is in Best Fantasy Books. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Susan Cooper (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Michael Heslop (Illustrator) - Illustrator of the 1st Edition (ASIN: B001DX8E4M)
- David Wiesner (Cover Artist)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Country: U.S.A.
Publication Date: Add the publication date.
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 147
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Country: U.S.A.
Publication Date: Add the publication date.
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 147
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