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The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

Posted on 23 November 202423 November 2024 By Graham No Comments on The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

As the nights grow longer and the air turns dark, wet, and cold, it’s unmistakably that time of year again. Winter is on the horizon, and Christmas isn’t far behind. For me, this season always calls for one tradition: an annual re-read of The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper. I first discovered this book…

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