When I first read and raved about this series (or as much of it as I could find when I was in middle school--I think I never got hold of Vol 5), it would have been a solid five--or perhaps 7! Reading this for the first time in my sixties! Cooper and Gill know this setting well; they lay out the story authoritatively and confidently. 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. In Over Sea, Under Stone, Simon, Jane, and Barney are on holiday to Cornwall with their parents and Great Uncle Merry. Barney whistled, and held out his hand. Look. I dont. Oh yes you do. She has also written books for adults, as well as plays and Emmy-nominated screenplays (some in collaboration with her second husband, the actor Hume Cronyn). Ms. Cooper lives in Marshfield MA. I'd like to see him write, Susan Cooper is one of our foremost fantasy authors; her classic five-book fantasy sequence The Dark Is Rising has sold millions of copies worldwide. Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2010. Better written than the Harry Potter books, in my opinion (the children didn't agree with me on this one, they think Harry Potter has the edge) but with as much imagination and excitement. The three explore the old grey house and discover an ancient map that puts them on the quest for the Holy Grail. Note: When citing an online source, it is important to include all necessary dates. The yacht crept nearer, her sails beginning to flap; and then the tall white mainsail crumpled and dropped. Hell be back in his own good time. Barney gazed dreamily at the Cornish pasties Mrs Palk had made for their supper. And something else . I suspect the author is introducing readers to Manichaeism. One such thing is the slightly Enid Blyton feel, where the adults can miss the obvious and thus the kids solve all the mysteries. I have also read it to my own kids and bought it for others. She fumbled with the silver tab on the heavy strap. Each book received other awards as well. There was something about Great-Uncle Merry that was like the hills, or the sea, or the sky; something ancient, but without age or end. The children decide to keep the discovery to themselves. Merriman Lyon, who helps the children through their adventures, is Merlin, Arthur's magician, who is now living in the twentieth century. Barney begins to suspect something, reciting in his mind the name of the great-uncle Merry and eventually finding a link to Merlin. Synopsis. 015259034X Over Sea, Under Stone, UK 1st ed. . Then suddenly he stood still, gazing downwards. Folio Society 21 Book Bundle. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Was there something strange about the yacht? 4.3. 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 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. You ask Great-Uncle Merry. 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. Three stars from the adult me. I might have known. Ever since he had learned to read, Barneys greatest heroes had been King Arthur and his knights. Everything about it just sounds like genuine fun and Im glad to hear that the interactions are realistic in it too. Once again, I loved traipsing through the Cornish countryside with Simon, Jane, and Barney. A Nancy Drew-esque adventure in which some kids with the last name Drew attempt to find the Holy Grail. Over Sea Under Stone is a great book, just as vivid and imaginative as ever. Mrs. Palk: Motherly Cornish housekeeper of the Grey House. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Heylook. They looked. Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, European People, Places & Cultures - Kids Fiction, The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series #1), The Hunger Games: The Special Edition (Hunger Games, Book One), Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: 40th Anniversary Special Edition, Pinky And Rex and the Double-Dad Weekend: Ready-to-Read Level 3, Pinky and Rex and the Perfect Pumpkin: Ready-to-Read Level 3, Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6! They learn to read the diagram and work out the clues on the map, but they must work out of doors, where each child has a nasty encounter with the Dark and their progress is easy to observe. (Another one! Book #1 of The Dark Is Rising Sequence. A sombre house, painted dark-grey, with the door and windowframes shining white. I would thoroughly recommend this for ages 12-15, especially with the lovely new matching cover designs! I can't recommend this series enough. Alex Jennings was the narrator and all I can say is it's fantastic! On holiday in Cornwall, Simon, Jane and Barney Drew discover an ancient map in . date the date you are citing the material. Free shipping for many products! The red-haired dog was standing on the pavement watching them, long pink tongue dangling over white teeth. Over Sea, Under Stone is a contemporary fantasy novel written for children by the English author Susan Cooper, first published in London by Jonathan Cape in 1965. Cooper wrote four sequels about ten years later, making it the first volume in a series usually called The Dark Is Rising Sequence (1965 to 1977). Whats so marvellous about that? Jane said. 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. The Dark Is Rising Sequence (Boxed Set): Over Sea, Under Stone; The Dark Is Rising; Greenwitch; The Grey King; Silver on the Tree. Let that be a warning to you. Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper: 9780739361979 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books On holiday in Cornwall, the three children discover an ancient map in the attic of the house that hey are staying in. Time to reread, even if it means returning to a children's series that I only discovered as an adult. Try refreshing the page. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022. Simon shook his head, and the dog licked his ear. He explains that some British artefact may have been hidden here long ago, and confirms that they will have dangerous grown-up rivals in its pursuit. In the scene I described, a pastor talks about what occurred in Christian terms, and the reader is told explicitly that Christianity is basically like a folk tale for simpletons. Old as the hills, Father said, and they felt, deep down, that this was probably right. 18 Apr. Over sea, under stone / Susan Cooper. I bought the book based on positive reviews from people whose opinion I respect very much. Publication date 1965 Topics Archaeology Publisher San Diego, CA : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Search the history of over 769 billion web pages on the Internet. Suzanne Collins continues the amazing story of Katniss Everdeen in the phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy. He treated her always as though he had forgotten that she had grown up. 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. OVER SEA UNDER STONE HB Susan Cooper BOOK Slipcase FOLIO Society Edition 2011. I love this whole Pentalogy. He loped round them in a circle, raising his long red muzzle to each in turn, then stopped beside Jane, and licked her hand. What dyou think of that? he demanded proudly. I still have the above original copy I read as a kid. 2023 . Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. The fisherman clicked his tongue. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. Preview of Over Sea, Under Stone Summary: Over Sea, Under Stone is a fast-paced adventure story, full of exciting incident and perilous situations. I was King Arthur-mad in those days, and "fantasy fiction" was a relatively new phenomenon in my environment. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. As it was Christmas I decided I needed a good book to read for dark nights so started with The Dark is Rising which I had read in my childhood. 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. Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper | Teens | This book has not been rated. The three Drew children, on holiday with the charismatic Uncle Merry, accidentally land in an adventure emanating from early days in Briton when Arthur and his knights fought against the rising darkness of invasion of their land. Well written, wonderfully imagined and perfectly set with good characterisations, an engaging plot. The novel, however, is more than an adventure story; it is a modern fantasy, original but firmly rooted in the King Arthur stories. Two or three grinned at Great-Uncle Merry, and waved. 15.00 + 3.49 Postage. Author. Standing there like a craggy towering statue, he was frowning, fierce and intense, almost as if he were looking and listening with senses other than his eyes and ears. Mother (Ellen): Simon, Jane, and Barney's Mother. As clues lead the children to believe the object is from the age of King Arthur, their lives become endangered as the evil "dark" grows closer in a battle between the forces of good and evil that may threaten the world. He wore the inevitable navy-blue jersey and trousers, with long boots reaching up his legs. The story of three siblings (and a dog) who search for the Holy Grail in Cornwall, dodging bad guys as they go, was just my drop in those days. Her books accolades include the Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, the, Award, and five shortlists for the Carnegie Medal. I feel like this series should be read by every young kid because it instilled a sense of wonder in me. It lead me to this series. Still, that boat must belong to someone pretty rich. Yes Harry Potter is amazing, The Chronicles of Prydain is exceptional, Redwall is pretty fantastic. The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T E Lawrence, 1935 Jonathan Cape 1st Ed Maps Book. I first read this book many years ago, and the follow up books that make up the "Dark is Rising Sequence". I hope the next one will be as good as this one. This novel unit is a comprehensive study of Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper. He was staring at a large black suitcase among the forest of shuffling legs. Pinky and Rex are looking forward to a camping adventure with their dads. So I borrowed a copy of this from the library and settled in for a rollicking ride. Over Sea, Under Stone Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to They find a treasure map and begin to hunt for what is marked in the map. Jane, Simon, and Barney, go with their parents to Cornwall to visit their Uncle Merry. Because it later became a part of a series, Over Sea, Under Stone has continued to gain new readers. Check (though the children might not yet realise it). Try refreshing the page. Isnt he gorgeous? Jane crouched beside him, and ruffled the long silky fur of his neck. Please try again. It's no wonder these books garnered a ton of awards because it really does stand out like a shimmering diamond in the children's fantasy genre. Idn no other way to get ashore from there. Even though Cooper wrote "Over Sea, Under Stone" as a entry for a publishing house competittion, she did not know at the time that it would be the first of her most famous copilation, "The Dark is Rising Series." 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