I highly recommend this book and even more highly recommend the rest of the series. Let people get clear. Jane sniffed ecstatically. He grunted, flashing a quick glance at their tense faces, and the blood on Janes knee. The Dark is Rising is actually the second book in the series, and much like another famous English fantasy series **coughNarniacough**, the second book is the better one; though in that case you get in to written chronology versus story chronology, and the conversation becomes complicated. Rubbish. Please try again. Up on the headland they show him the map, and he tells them that it is a copy of an even older map that shows the way to a hidden treasure and that the children are now in great danger. The light was beginning to die, and as the sun sank behind their headland the sea was turning to a dark grey-green, and slow mist creeping into the harbour. I read the books to my children and later, they read them again and again. Re-reading it, I noticed a few things that irritate me as an adult reader (although I did not care when I was younger). He just muttered about having to go and look for something and roared off in the car like a thunderbolt. But weve only just got here, Simon said, hurt. In the attic of the big Grey House they are renting from Merriman's friend Captain Toms the children find an old manuscript. Over Sea, Under Stone is a fast-paced adventure story, full of exciting incident and perilous situations. I assume that you are familiar with these books, probably have read this volume, (likely more than once), but now wish to have the book available as an audio CD. Publication date 1965 Topics Archaeology Publisher San Diego, CA : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Darling, no, said his mother plaintively, clutching at the bunch of paint-brushes that sprouted from her pocket like a tuft of celery. [1] In contrast to the rest of the series, it is more a mystery, with traditional fantasy elements mainly the subject of hints later in the narrative. The citation above will include either 2 or 3 dates. He did not look in the least like his name. I know that it is aimed a young reading group, but it was exciting and fun. . It is even more than that -- the key to finding a grail, a source of power to fight the forces of evil known as the Dark. I first read this as a child and have been waiting for a re-release of the series with the same cover. This introduces us to the Drew children--Simon, Jane, and Barney--who return later and to their uncle Meriman Lyon, whose name ultimately suggests a more familiar Arthurian figure. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The Dark is Rising (The Dark is Rising Sequence). In Over Sea, Under Stone, as in the other novels, evil is insidious and deceptive. Over Sea, Under Stone is the first book in a modern classic series of childrens literature, following siblings on holiday in Corwall who discover a map to the Grail of Arthur and must face down villains also seeking it. The legendary and allegorical overtones emerge clearly from the story itself. Do they know you? Simon said curiously. If he wants to be beastly let him. Her leg was stinging viciously, and blood trickled down from a graze on her knee. Yes, come on, Jane, Simon said. Enjoyed it so much I then bought the remaining books. Hell get left behind. He must belong to someone over there. I wish he belonged to us. So does he, Barney said. The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper, was prescribed reading when I was in primary school, and come to think of it, it was one of my first forays into fantasy literature. Cautious, startled, alarmed . Over Sea, Under Stone (Kindle Edition) Published September 30th 2010 by RHCP Digital. Clumsy young limb, that Bill Oover, he said crossly. . It was a vast, battered estate car, with rusting mudguards and peeling paint, and mud caked on the hubs of the wheels. Oh, I cant see him. . . And while they may have been written for children, their appeal is universal. Three siblings on summer holiday discover an ancient treasure map and race against the forces of the Dark in order to unlock its secrets. LIST PRICE $19.99. I bought the book based on positive reviews from people whose opinion I respect very much. Whats he mean, Logres? demanded Jane. . Still, that boat must belong to someone pretty rich. Kirk H. Beetz. Are ee, then? This book was bad Really bad. Alex Jennings was the narrator and all I can say is it's fantastic! One up. Waitll I catch n, thats all, just wait, Then he seemed to realize that the children were more than just part of the quay. Then he turned and went quickly back into the house, and Jane emerged thoughtfully from the car to follow the boys down the hill. While exploring the holiday house, they come across an old map. Certainly they are the best young adult series. Visit her on Facebook or on her website at www.thelostland.com. And in searching for it themselves, the Drews put their . Log in here. It came out when I was a schoolgirl, and I cant imagine why I didnt come across it then, immersed as I was in John Masefield, Edith Nesbit, Tolkien, Alan Garner, CS Lewis etc. How old he was, nobody knew. dustjacket Summary Simon, Jane and Barney Drew visit the seaside village of Trewissick in Cornwall with their parents, to stay with "Great-Uncle Merry". I will dispense with any sort of summary of the story; dozens of reviewers have done that quite well. PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER. Mrs. Palk: Motherly Cornish housekeeper of the Grey House. You will not be able to stop reading until you reach the exciting ending. Over Sea, Under Stone is just as good as I remembered from my childhood, and it was a wonderful experience listening with my children. Over Sea Under Stone is a great book, just as vivid and imaginative as ever. Does he belong to you? Heaven forbid, Great-Uncle Merry said. The novel is particularly powerful for young adults because Cooper stresses how important the Drew children's decisions are. They heard a thumping, clattering noise, and looking over the edge they saw him lurching about in a rowing-dinghy. A sombre house, painted dark-grey, with the door and windowframes shining white. Among narratives intended for children it features fairly sophisticated use of English, with an extensive vocabulary and complex sentence structures. The abstract and impersonal forces of myth and religion intersect with the precise details of the action and setting. The yacht crept nearer, her sails beginning to flap; and then the tall white mainsail crumpled and dropped. I love this whole Pentalogy. This book is - in my opinion - possibly the weakest of the series. David Wood appeared as the storyteller, while dramatised sequences included Graham Crowden as Uncle Merry and Colin Jeavons as The Black Vicar. Once again, part of the best series I ever read. She believes that choosing good is often difficult and involves overcoming obstacles, but it is only by choosing good that people can grow and can be happy and free. While exploring the holiday house, they come across an old map. Isnt she marvellous? The slim white boat sat at anchor beyond the harbour wall, protected from the open sea by the headland on which the Grey House stood. Combines Manichaen theology with The Magic Treehouse, Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2019. Preview of Over Sea, Under Stone Summary: Over Sea, Under Stone is a fast-paced adventure story, full of exciting incident and perilous situations. No Import Fees Deposit & $10.99 Shipping to France. Great-Uncle Merry called: Come on, Rufus. Oh! Barney said in delight, as a flurry of long legs and wet muzzle shot through the door and knocked him sideways. He says they got a hundred stone of pilchard last night, and theyll get more tomorrow because its going to rain. One day youll ask too many questions, said Jane. I feel like this series should be read by every young kid because it instilled a sense of wonder in me. On holiday in Cornwall, the three Drew children discover an ancient map in the attic of the house that they are staying in. 1. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. It is a wonderfully romantic idea. Book #1 of The Dark Is Rising Sequence. The sequence, deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Arthurian legend and Celtic mythology, is a classic work of children's literature, still in print after 40 years. Throw in some Arthurian legend too and it is no wonder that children and adults alike can and do love this book. It is even more than that -- the key to finding a grail, a source of power to fight the forces of evil known as the Dark. Father: Simon, Jane, and Barney's Father. The story of three siblings (and a dog) who search for the Holy Grail in Cornwall, dodging bad guys as they go, was just my drop in those days. To see our price, add these items to your cart. It's no wonder these books garnered a ton of awards because it really does stand out like a shimmering diamond in the children's fantasy genre. They clustered round him, chattering like squirrels round the base of a tree. Each book received other awards as well. Is that what its called? Cooper and Gill know this setting well; they lay out the story authoritatively and confidently. But Barney, who had not been listening, turned round from where he had been peering over the edge of the quay. Pinky and Rex are looking forward to a camping adventure with their dads. Following, they looked. He explains that some British artefact may have been hidden here long ago, and confirms that they will have dangerous grown-up rivals in its pursuit. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Great-Uncle Merry, coming back towards the car from the Grey House, had suddenly stopped in his tracks in the middle of the road. I first read this as a child and have been waiting for a re-release of the series with the same cover. Girls! said Simon cheerfully. It hardly seemed possible that this summer, in the house he had rented for them in Trewissick, they would be with him in one place for four whole weeks. He untied its mooring-rope from a ring in the wall and began edging out through the other boats into the open harbour, standing up with one oar thrust down over the stern. The first novel in the worldwide bestselling series by Suzanne Collins! And something else . While Jane is alone in the Grey House she finds a guidebook to Trewissick, written by the local vicar, in an old trunk. 5. An illustration of a magnifying glass. Barney trotted beside him, talking earnestly, and rejoined the others at the corner as the old man, waving to them, turned off towards the village. The sun was hot on their faces, and they felt the warmth of the stone quayside strike at their feet through their sandal soles. Now look, you run and take your little sister home and wash that leg, dont know what scales and muck have got into it off here. He scuffed at the quay with his glistening boot. Well written, wonderfully imagined and perfectly set with good characterisations, an engaging plot. Black Sea Neal Ascherson Hardback The Folio Society 2011 Book. This is the first volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy sequence known as The Dark Is Rising. I read the shit out of this series when I was a kid. 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