224 pages · Released Nov 14, 2023 · Simon and Schuster
Content report card
The Grey King parent’s guide: what’s inside
High confidence
Language
None · 0/5
Sexual content
None · 0/5
LGBTQ+ themes
None · 0/5
Substance use
None · 0/5
What it offers
A note for parents
The Grey King is the fourth book in Susan Cooper's acclaimed Dark Is Rising sequence, blending Arthurian legend with Welsh mythology in an age-appropriate fantasy adventure. The story emphasizes courage, duty, and good versus evil without graphic content, though it contains some magical danger and unsettling moments. Cooper's lyrical prose and complex worldbuilding reward engaged readers while remaining accessible to upper elementary and middle-grade audiences.
"Will Stanton, visiting in Wales, is swept into a desperate quest to find the golden harp and to awaken the ancient Sleepers."--Provided by publisher."Will Stanton, visiting in Wales, is swept into a desperate quest to find the golden harp and to awaken the ancient Sleepers."--Provided by publisher.
