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Book Reviews of Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1)

Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1)
Over Sea Under Stone - Dark Is Rising, Bk 1
Author: Susan Cooper
ISBN-13: 9780152590345
ISBN-10: 015259034X
Publication Date: 4/20/1966
Pages: 252
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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9 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

vavoice avatar reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 158 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a great story! I read it several years ago, and it still gives me a shiver. Young readers will want to finish it in one sitting! Even though this is the first book in a series, it is a great stand-alone novel.
reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 82 more book reviews
Slow and very dated in style and content. Can't believe it will hold the attention of YA audience for long. A lot of unfamiliar British-isms may also put the kids off this one.
reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Classic children's adventure story set on the English Coast. The 3 Drew siblings are caught up in the midst of danger & intrigue on the search for a treasure that harkens back to the time of King Arthur.
halfcaff avatar reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 39 more book reviews
First book in Susan Cooper's wonderful "The Dark is Rising" series, dealing with the ancient magic of Britain. Beautifully written. Recommended!
reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
Exciting treaure search. I loved the mythology that was woven throughout.
reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 69 more book reviews
Enjoyed the story. Will keep on my shelf for when my children are older and ready to ready it.
reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Couldn't get into it.
moonivy285 avatar reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 63 more book reviews
1st book in The Dark Is Rising series
Alameda avatar reviewed Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark Is Rising, Bk 1) on + 336 more book reviews
The Dark is Rising sequence. This is the first one. 2nd is The Dark is Rising, the 3rd is Greenwitch, also The Grey King and then Silver on the Tree.

Three Drew children discover an ancient map - the search is on . . .