It has a 'Goonies' type feel to it as these children move to this new house that all sorts of secrets hidden within its walls. The novel is particularly powerful for young adults because Cooper stresses how important the Drew children's decisions are. They know immediately that it is special. Rain? said Simon incredulously, looking up at the blue sky. Stay where you are a minute, Father said, from a barricade of suitcases. Why should there be? OhI dont know. Perhaps she belongs to the harbour-master, Barney said. I first read this book when I was is 8th grade, the entire series was actually part of the curriculum in the 1st semester, it opened a whole new adventure for me. Is that your boat out there? The fisherman looked at him, half taken aback and half amused, as he would have looked at some small unexpected animal that barked. Father shrugged. Youm on holiday here, I dessay. Were staying in the Grey House, Simon said. Silent behind their lace-curtained windows, the little square houses let the roar of the car bounce back from their whitewashed walls. We are introduced to the Drew children, Simon, Jane, and Barney, while on vacation in Cornwall with their adopted Great-Uncle Merry. He said hed meet us. 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. Now I am almost 50yrs old and I am reading the series to rekindle my friendship with the characters, looking at the story with older eyes. Looking forward to reading the next ones with my children. In the abrupt silence, their ears still numb from the thundering engine, they all turned from the sea to look at the other side of the road. ISBN: 0020427859 Global Overview for this book. They know immediately that it is special. Through the streets and out of the town they thundered in the lurching car, until hedges took the place of houses; thick, wild hedges growing high and green as the road wound uphill, and behind them the grass sweeping up to the sky. He was gazing down at the sea; and she realised that he had caught sight of the yacht. I think these books are perhaps the best series I ever read. I thought the movie was ok with the potential to be interesting so I read the credits to find if it was based off a book, which it was. Meanwhile, the children investigate the meaning of the map, encouraged, yet warned and sometimes "guarded", by Great Uncle Merry. Captain Toms: Friend of Merriman, owner of The Grey House which the Drews rent, has a very smart red setter Rufus that helps the Drew children avoid danger and find the Grail. Reprinted by permission. There was enough mystery and danger to keep me wanting to listen. While exploring the holiday house, they come across an old map. Then suddenly he stood still, gazing downwards. . The children eventually follow the clues to a cave beneath the headland and discover the Grail. They know immediately that it is. His names on his collar, Jane said, still down beside the dogs neck. The Dark is Rising (The Dark is Rising Sequence). I hadnt read this first one since my early teens. Always, wherever he was, unusual things seemed to happen. [4] Joel Chaston writes that the contest was "offered by E. Nesbit's publisher, Ernest Benn, for family-adventure stories like those written by Nesbit. David Wood appeared as the storyteller, while dramatised sequences included Graham Crowden as Uncle Merry and Colin Jeavons as The Black Vicar. Great-Uncle Merry had gone away. We are sorry. Well, Merry, Father said cheerfully, I hope youre well insured. Great-Uncle Merry snorted. Simon and Barney gazed horrified at one another for a moment, and rushed round to the other side. Still, that boat must belong to someone pretty rich. Cooper went on to write other well-received children's novels, including "Seaward," "The Boggart" trilogy, "Green Boy," "King of Shadows," "Victory," and "Ghost Hawk" as well as several picture books for young readers with illustrators such as Ashley Bryan and Warwick Hutton. In these incredibly anxiety-plagued final days leading up to USAs Election Day, I decided to go for what I was hoping would be a comforting read, and this sort of obliged. This is the first of the Dark is Rising series, and although I've read the Dark is Rising, the second book in the series, more than once, I thought this time I'd indulge myself and start at the beginning and read them through. It was like reading the story of somebody's life, Jane thought, as she gazed at the tiny matchstick masts of the ship sailing motionless forever in the green glass bottle. The fisherman clicked his tongue. 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. Look where ees goin, cant ee? he snarled, the Cornish accent made ugly by anger. They stay in The Grey House, which belongs to a Captain Toms, who has left behind his red setter Rufus for them to look after. They are a largely harmonious bunch, but they will sneak in a little brag if one of them is more prepared than the other, and they will complain when tired. Ah well, dont ee take no count of n. I started reading this series because my fiance had purchased the movie "The Seeker" from a discount bin. Idn no other way to get ashore from there. . I wish I could give this series a good review. (3) $9.99. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Free shipping for many products! I read the shit out of this series when I was a kid. Kindle Edition, 260 pages. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. I was immediately hooked, read the whole series, re-read it, continue to re-read to this day 40 or so years later. Great-Uncle Merry, coming back towards the car from the Grey House, had suddenly stopped in his tracks in the middle of the road. In his grim brown face the nose curved fiercely, like a bent bow, and the eyes were deep-set and dark. Margery Gill's realistic pen and ink illustrations contribute to the strong feeling of place drawn by the novel. You will not be able to stop reading until you reach the exciting ending. The novel, however, is more than an adventure story; it is a modern fantasy, original but firmly rooted in the King Arthur stories. Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2015. Want to Read. He grunted, flashing a quick glance at their tense faces, and the blood on Janes knee. Through the growing haze she saw a dim shape move, down on the water, and above it a brief flash of light; first a red pinprick in the gloom, and then a green, and white points of light above both. The first chapter of the seminal The Dark is Rising sequence, Over Sea, Under Stone is lighter than the increasingly dense and grandiose books which followed, centring on a group of children discovering a mysterious artefact on a Cornish holiday. The Dark is Rising is actually even better than this novel, but this one is a great setup to the sequel. A wisp of steam curled up from the radiator. Start your 48-hour free trial to get access to more than 30,000 additional guides and more than 350,000 Homework Help questions answered by our experts. 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. Over Sea, under Stone (The Dark Is Rising Sequence Series #1) by Susan Cooper 4.1 (28) Paperback (Repackage) $7.99 Hardcover $19.99 Paperback $7.99 eBook $7.99 Audiobook $0.00 View All Available Formats & Editions Ship This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores Instant Purchase He must be nuts. I bet hes right. I am on a serious childhood nostalgia bender over here. See for yourself. publication online or last modification online. 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. Trewissick seemed to be sleeping beneath its grey, slate-tiled roofs, along the narrow winding streets down the hill. So I borrowed a copy of this from the library and settled in for a rollicking ride. I can't recommend this series enough. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. 'Over Sea Under Stone' sets up the premise that 'Old Ones' from Britons's early days, still exist and continue to fight against the Dark that rises at varying times through history. He bit his lip. Author. This is a fantastic book which carries a timeless quality despite being written in the seventies. The (former) vicarage, where Jane Drew has the first nasty encounter with Mr. Hastings, is based on the (former) vicarage Mevagissey House. I first read this as a child and have been waiting for a re-release of the series with the same cover. Sailing-dinghies bobbed at their moorings along the quay, and a whole row of the Cornish fishing boats that they had seen only in pictures painted by their mother years before: stocky workmanlike boats, each with a stubby mast and a small square engine-house in the stern. Ah, there you are, he said casually, looking down at them from beneath his bristling white eyebrows with a slight smile. He took one more look out at the quiet line of boats; then put up his hand to peer into the sun. Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2010. The roof was slate-tiled, a high blue-grey arch facing out across the harbour to the sea. 1965, UK, Jonathan Cape (ISBN NA), May 1965, hardcover (first edition), 1966, US, Harcourt, Brace & World (ISBN NA), 1966, hard (first US ed. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 01/01/2017Gr 59In Cooper's sweeping epic of the struggle between forces of good and evil, the background of Arthurian legend is prominent. Please use a different way to share. Its owner picked it up and moved away, and the dog which had been behind it was left standing there alone, looking up and down the platform. This book was recommended to me at the age of 10 by the librarian in the children's section of Sale Library. If you wish to join, you can do so via. Wayback Machine (iOS) . I can smell the sea! Were miles from the sea, Simon said loftily. And she sat up suddenly as she realized that what she could see was the mysterious white yacht, moving out of Trewissick harbour as silently and strangely as it had come. Jane said: Do you think there is anything odd about her? Odd? I first read this book when I was is 8th grade, the entire series was actually part of the curriculum in the 1st semester, it opened a whole new adventure for me. [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. I love this whole Pentalogy. You can search and search, on a quest, and in the end you may never get there at all. Quest my foot, Simon said irritably. 15.00 + 3.49 Postage. Over Sea, Under Stone. They'll hike in the woods and roast, Dear possible reader of this book, After I wrote my first book, It Came from Beneath the Bed!, my editor asked me to write another one. Over Sea, Under Stone Chapter One Where is he? Barney hopped from one foot to the other as he clambered down from the train, peering in vain through the white-faced crowds flooding eagerly to the St Austell ticket barrier. They are quest stories, rich in Arthurian lore with bits of magic with history and artifacts thrown in. The newspapers would publish enthusiastic stories of what he had done. They could smell a strangeness in the breeze that blew faintly on their faces down the hill; a beckoning smell of salt and seaweed and excitement. Mr. Hastings: Agent of The Dark, lets Jane believe he is the town Vicar. She fumbled with the silver tab on the heavy strap. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. She looked out of the window, across the low grey wall edging the road. Its sweetly written, with likable, resourceful children doing their best to solve puzzles and evade bad guys. All of the main characters in the novel fight on one of these two sides, although their allegiances are not always immediately clear. It does sound like you made a fantastic decision to revisit this one. A tall dark-haired boy lay sprawled across the quay not far away. Clumsy young limb, that Bill Oover, he said crossly. Cant see what he made all the mystery about. He began to walk along the quay: a rolling small figure with the folded tops of his boots slapping his legs at every step. The action is believable because it is firmly rooted in the ordinary people, customs, and landscape of Trewissick, Cornwall. Throw in some Arthurian legend too and it is no wonder that children and adults alike can and do love this book. Honestly, I was here for it, especially given the fast pace of the book once the children find the map, theres no going back from it. Mother usually paints outdoors, and father goes boating, or both travel out of town. They recognise a drawing of the local coastline that may be a kind of map, with almost illegible text, but Barney realises that the map refers to King Arthur and his knights. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. What can I say. The action is believable because it is firmly rooted in the ordinary people, customs, and landscape of Trewissick, Cornwall. This is hard work! Scrabbling on the floor by the back seat, she glanced up and stared for a moment through the windscreen, surprised. He turned his head and waved one arm away from the steering-wheel, so that Father moaned softly and hid his eyes. 5. I started reading this series because my fiance had purchased the movie "The Seeker" from a discount bin. Barnabas Drew (Barney): The youngest of the siblings. Then they saw that the suitcase had two brown pricked ears and a long waving brown tail. 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But Great-Uncle Merry, when they sat down to their first supper in the Grey House, was not there; only their parents, and the beaming red-cheeked village woman, Mrs Palk, who was to come in every day to help with the cooking and cleaning. The second is the date of undersea: [adjective] being or carried on under the sea or under the surface of the sea. The Grey House? Simon said. Its the old name for Cornwall. I feel like this series should be read by every young kid because it instilled a sense of wonder in me. He might take years and years. 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. I have two kids, and I was looking for an adventure book series we could read before bed. Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books), Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, Margaret K. McElderry Books; 1st, First Edition (November 1, 2000). Find magazines for children of every age. 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. Mrs. Palk: Motherly Cornish housekeeper of the Grey House. by Susan Cooper Book 1 of the Dark is Rising Sequence. Trewissick is based directly on the actual village of Mevagissey, which she frequented on her own holidays. Among narratives intended for children it features fairly sophisticated use of English, with an extensive vocabulary and complex sentence structures. 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. Although he was not her real uncle, but only a friend of her father, he had been close to the family for so many years that it never occurred to them to wonder where he had come from in the first place. Places this size dont have harbour-masters, you little fathead, only ports like Father went to in the navy. Oh yes they do, cleversticks, theres a little black door on the corner over there, marked Harbour-Masters Office. Barney hopped triumphantly up and down, and frightened a sea-gull away. This is an absolute classic. I haven't re-read them in years but they still stand out as some of, perhaps THE, best series of "fantastic" novels for children. Not only that but much like. Three children on holiday in Cornwall with their parents and a mysterious uncle discover an ancient treasure map lost in a secret room in the house they are staying in. The first volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy series, The Dark Is Rising.On holiday in Cornwall, the three Drew children discover an ancient map in the attic of the house that they are staying in. I can smell it. Trewissicks five miles from St Austell, Great-Uncle Merry said. Oh, where is he? Barney still jigged impatiently on the dusty grey platform, glaring at the disappearing backs that masked his view. Cornwalls wonderful, Barney said, bubbling. 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 first volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy series, The Dark. Certainly they are the best young adult series. Then he turned and went quickly back into the house, and Jane emerged thoughtfully from the car to follow the boys down the hill. Over Sea, Under Stone is just as good as I remembered from my childhood, and it was a wonderful experience listening with my children. It would make a lot of sense, given the fact that the series is called "DARKNESS is Rising," and it's about the epic battle between Darkness and Light that has been raging forever, and these are the basic tenets of Manichaeism. Her first novels were "Mandrake" and the autobiographical "Dawn of Fear," followed by the complete Dark is Rising sequence (Over Sea, Under Stone; The Dark is Rising; Greenwitch; The Grey King; Silver on the Tree). Margery Gill's realistic pen and ink illustrations contribute to the strong feeling of place drawn by the novel. The boy sullenly began picking up his spilled tins and slamming them back into the box. On holiday in Cornwall, Simon, Jane and Barney Drew discover an ancient map in . If there are three dates, the first date is the date of the original Why? Wait and see. The engine gave a hiccup and a roar, and then they were away. As they unloaded suitcases from the car, with Rufus darting in excited frenzy through everyones legs, Simon suddenly clutched Jane by the arm. I first read this as a child and have been waiting for a re-release of the series with the same cover. I will dispense with any sort of summary of the story; dozens of reviewers have done that quite well. The plot summaries are just an introduction to a theme. We have over 4,000 in-depth study guides that offer a comprehsive analysis to each book. Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper | Teens | This book has not been rated. Cooper wants her readers to see the need for choosing between the good and evil in themselves, as well as in the world. Request a complete Study Guide for this title! 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. Simon shook his head, and the dog licked his ear. Over sea, under stone / Susan Cooper. The Drew family meet him in the fictional fishing village of Trewissick on the southern coast of Cornwall. The Dark Is Rising Sequence (Boxed Set): Over Sea, Under Stone; The Dark Is Rising; Greenwitch; The Grey King; Silver on the Tree. Over Sea, Under Stone Susan Cooper 3.85 50,342 ratings2,665 reviews Want to read Kindle $7.99 Rate this book On holiday in Cornwall, the three Drew children discover an ancient manuscript and map in the attic of the house that they are staying in. But even before Barney whistled, the dog had begun trotting in their direction, swift and determined, as if he were recognizing old friends. . But Barney, who had not been listening, turned round from where he had been peering over the edge of the quay. date the date you are citing the material. Each book received other awards as well. Publication date 1965 Topics Archaeology Publisher San Diego, CA : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 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. Look. He scratched the red head, and the dog gave a throaty half-bark of pleasure. A box of tins and packets of food had spilled from the bicycle carrier, and milk was trickling in a white puddle from a broken bottle splintered glittering in the sun. And while it is good, I cant wait to get the next one in the series. It says Rufus. This Study Guide consists of approximately 14pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - Unexpectedly, it featured a few dated, discomfitingly racist tropes, and its pace sputtered a bit more than I would have wanted. In Over Sea, Under Stone, Simon, Jane, and Barney are on holiday to Cornwall with their parents and Great Uncle Merry. Smashing. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. OVER SEA UNDER STONE HB Susan Cooper BOOK Slipcase FOLIO Society Edition 2011. Waitll I catch n, thats all, just wait, Then he seemed to realize that the children were more than just part of the quay. I will dispense with any sort of summary of the story; dozens of reviewers have done that quite well. Kirk H. Beetz. It really is a great start to a story. It was an absolute treat to revisit this book and begin again on the Dark is Rising journey. And in searching for it themselves, the Drews put their very lives in peril. Certainly they are the best young adult series. The boy deliberately turned his back, still sculling, and the dinghy disappeared outside the harbour entrance, round the jutting wall. Moving hastily and angrily, he clouted the dinghy hard against the side of one of the big fishing-boats, but took no notice. I can't believe I read this almost 7 years ago and still haven't returned to finish the series until now. But as she reached it towards the box the boy knocked her hand away, sending the tin spinning across the quay. Last Updated on May 6, 2015, by eNotes Editorial. He said, resentfully: You wait. Jane was lying on the ground with a bicycle on top of her, its front wheel still spinning round. Re-reading it, I noticed a few things that irritate me as an adult reader (although I did not care when I was younger). In his dreams he fought imaginary battles as a member of the Round Table, rescuing fair ladies and slaying false knights. The family are visited at the Grey House by a very friendly Mr. Withers and his sister Polly, who invite them to go fishing on their yacht. Never mind, Mother said comfortably. Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper Novel Study. It never did. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Hey, Simon said, pointing through the harbour entrance. The crowds were thinning now, and through the barrier they could see clear blue sky out over the station yard. The children decide to keep the discovery to themselves. 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