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Books by Susan Cooper | Wonderlit

Books by Susan Cooper

10 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the The Dark Is Rising Sequence series, Susan Cooper writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of fantasy & magic, history, fairy tales & mythology.

Series

Over Sea, Under Stone

The Dark Is Rising Sequence

The Dark Is Rising

The Dark Is Rising Sequence

4 books · Ages 9–14

Standalone Books

Cover of Dawn of Fear

The excitement of watching air raids fades into true terror for three children in war-torn England when a local rivalry

Cover of Acting Out

Avi, Susan Cooper, Sharon Creech, Patricia MacLachlan, Katherine Paterson, Richard Peck

For the creative child who loves to perform, this collection of short plays by master storytellers provides easy-to-stag

Cover of The Shortest Day

The Shortest Day

By Age Range

The Shortest Day

The Word Pirates

Over Sea, Under Stone

The Dark Is Rising Sequence

The Dark Is Rising

Common Themes

Fantasy & Magic History Fairy Tales & Mythology Adventure Growing Up Fear & Bravery Good vs. Evil Self-Confidence & Identity

For the child curious about the changing seasons and the ancient roots of our winter traditions, this lyrical poem celeb

Ages 4–9

Cover of Boggart, The

A mischievous spirit from an ancient Scottish castle accidentally hitches a ride to Canada inside Emily’s computer and s

Cover of King of Shadows

King of Shadows

A young boy finds himself pulled through time from modern-day London to the stage of the Globe Theatre in the company of

Cover of The Word Pirates

The Word Pirates

For the child who loves make-believe and is discovering the power of their own voice, this playful tale celebrates how s

Over Sea, Under Stone

The Dark Is Rising Sequence

The Dark Is Rising

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