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As the end of the struggle between Light and Dark approaches, Will Stanton is called to summon aid by using a magical harp hidden among the Welsh hills. The harp can awaken the Sleepers—six noble riders who have lain dormant for centuries. Illness has erased much of Will’s memory of the Old Ones, leaving him with only a fractured riddle to guide his quest. As he journeys through the hills, he confronts the Grey King, the most powerful Lord of the Dark, who keeps the harp and the Sleepers within his dominion. Will must overcome this formidable obstacle to secure the aid the Light needs.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Susan Cooper
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