The The Dark Is Rising is a Fantasy / Historical Fiction series by Susan Cooper, made up of 5 books published between 1965 and 1977. It begins with Over Sea, Under Stone (1965), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Silver On The Tree (1977), spanning 12 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | |||
| 1 | Over Sea, Under Stone 🏆 Margaret A. Edwards Award 2012Full award history → | 1965 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1970s | |||
| 2 | The Dark is Rising 🏆 Margaret A. Edwards Award 2012🏆 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award 1973Newbery Medal 1974Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 1974Mythopoeic Scholarship Award 1974Carnegie Medal 1973Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1973 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Greenwitch 🏆 Margaret A. Edwards Award 2012Full award history → | 1974 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Grey King 🏆 Margaret A. Edwards Award 2012🏆 Newbery Medal 1976Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award 1977Carnegie Medal 1975Full award history → | 1975 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Silver On The TreeLatest 🏆 Margaret A. Edwards Award 2012Full award history → | 1977 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Dark Is Rising series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Dark Is Rising series?
Start with Over Sea, Under Stone (1965), the first book in the The Dark Is Rising series by Susan Cooper. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Dark Is Rising series?
There are 5 books in the The Dark Is Rising series by Susan Cooper, published between 1965 and 1977.
What is the first book in the The Dark Is Rising series?
The first book in the The Dark Is Rising series is Over Sea, Under Stone, published in 1965 by Susan Cooper.
What is the latest book in the The Dark Is Rising series?
The most recent book in the The Dark Is Rising series is Silver On The Tree (1977) by Susan Cooper.