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The Grey King

by Susan Cooper

In the Welsh hills, Will Stanton must awaken ancient sleepers before the Dark does.

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About The Grey King

Recovering in Wales, Will encounters Bran and a white dog tied to an old legend of a golden harp. To prepare for the last battle between Light and Dark, Will must use the harp to wake the six sleepers and face his most terrifying enemy, the Grey King.

Reading signals

Spice
None
Darkness
Dark
Pacing
Balanced

Series

The Dark Is Rising Sequence · Book 4 of 5

Content warnings
  • animal death
  • gun violence
  • blood
  • grief
  • fire injury
  • abandonment

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