The Dark is Rising
The Dark is Rising
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The Dark is Rising

Written by Susan Cooper
Book #2 in the Dark Is Rising Series
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9 - 14
Reading age
320
Page count
257
Words per page
~941L
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Nov 14, 2023
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On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift – that he is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into a quest for the six magical Signs that will one day aid the Old Ones in the final battle between the Dark and the Light. And for the twelve days of Christmas, while the Dark is rising, life for Will is full of wonder, terror, and delight.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781665932899
    Publication Date
    November 14, 2023
    Publisher
    Margaret K McElderry Books
    Page Count
    320
    Words Per Page
    257
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 14 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~941L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    13
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    109
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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