Over Sea, Under Stone
The Dark Is Rising #1
228 pages · Released May 8, 2007 · Simon and Schuster
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Over Sea, Under Stone is a classic children's fantasy adventure that blends Arthurian legend with mystery and archaeological treasure-hunting. The story emphasizes teamwork, courage, and clever problem-solving among siblings, with some mild peril and atmospheric tension but no graphic content. It's an excellent entry point to Susan Cooper's celebrated Dark Is Rising sequence and rewards readers interested in history, legend, and adventure.
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Three children on a holiday in Cornwall find an ancient manuscript which sends them on a dangerous quest for a grail that would reveal the true story of King Arthur. Three children on a holiday in Cornwall find an ancient manuscript which sends them on a dangerous quest for a grail that would reveal the true story of King Arthur.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Adventure stories
- Brothers and sisters
- Cornwall (England : County )
- Fantasy
- Fantasy fiction
- Ficción juvenil
- Fiction
- Hermanos
- Magic
- Novela fantástica
- Large type books
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ISBN 9781416949640 · Simon and Schuster