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Simon, Jane and Barney are summoned by their mysterious great‑uncle to a small coastal town in Cornwall where a priceless golden grail has been taken by the forces of evil, known simply as “Dark.” Joined by a boy named Will Stanton—whose special powers remain hidden— the siblings learn that the grail’s fate is entwined with the ancient legend of the Greenwitch, a wooden effigy of leaves and branches traditionally cast into the sea for good luck by fishermen and farmers. Their quest sets off a chain of unsettling and perilous events, culminating in a revelation that could keep the Dark at bay—at least for a time.
This third installment of The Dark Is Rising series blends adventure, sibling camaraderie, and mythical folklore in a vivid, child‑friendly narrative.
First publish date: June 1, 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Susan Cooper
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