Darkstroke

Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising, #1)

Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising, #1) book cover
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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Classics

by Susan Cooper

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3.85 (34K ratings)
calendar_today 1965
description 196 pages

Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 34K reader ratings. First published in 1965. The book spans 196 pages.

About Over Sea, Under Stone

On holiday in Cornwall, the three Drew children discover an ancient map in the attic of the house that they are staying in. They know immediately that it is special. 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. And in searching for it themselves, the Drews put their very lives in peril. This is the first volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy sequence known as The Dark Is Rising.

Detail Value
Author Susan Cooper
Published 1965
Pages 196
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 3.85 / 5.00
Total Ratings 34,020

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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34K ratings
With a rating of 3.85, Over Sea, Under Stone is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.85
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Over Sea, Under Stone?

Over Sea, Under Stone is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Over Sea, Under Stone worth reading?

Based on 34K reader ratings, Over Sea, Under Stone has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Over Sea, Under Stone?

Over Sea, Under Stone has 196 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Over Sea, Under Stone?

Over Sea, Under Stone was written by Susan Cooper. It was first published in 1965.

What is the ISBN for Over Sea, Under Stone?

The ISBN-13 for Over Sea, Under Stone is 9780689871210.0.

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