The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
Ages 10–14
The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper is a novel for children aged 10 to 14. A useful choice for reading about courage, wonder and heritage.
Novel1973
Novel · ages 9–13
Over Sea, Under Stone
by Susan Cooper
Over Sea, Under Stone, a novel by Susan Cooper, is selected for children aged 9 to 13. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, heritage and courage.
FormatNovel
First published1965
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Over Sea, Under Stone sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 9 to 13; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with adventure, heritage and courage.
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