The Dark is Rising

 
The Dark is Rising (2007)

by Susan Cooper

ISBN: 9780590135207

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.5-9   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.7.1

IL by AR: Middle Grade +    RL by AR: Gr.6.2

 IL by Follett: Gr.5-8    RL by Follett: Gr.7.0

Lexile: 920L     DRA: 60   Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell)X

  Age: 10+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 3

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Newbery Medal Winner, Fantasy

Synopsis:On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift — that he is destined to seek the six magical Signs of Light. He is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of evil, the Dark.And for the twelve days of Christmas, while the Dark is rising, life for Will is full of wonder, terror, and delight. (Credits to Scholastic)