The Grey King
by Susan Cooper
Taste attributes: familyfantasyadventurefastfresh & originalwholesomeimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedall consuming questrescue/escape/jeopardyhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeA larger-than-life family novel that is warm-hearted, stylish and wide-ranging. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Open Library rating
3.9 / 5
15 ratings
About This Book
With the final battle between the Light and the Dark soon approaching, Will sets out on a quest to call for aid. Hidden within the Welsh hills is a magical harp that he must use to wake the Sleepers -- six noble riders who have slept for centuries.
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- Author
- Susan Cooper
- Published
- 1975
- Pages
- 208
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- Open Library
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