Books by Susan Cooper

7 books · Ages 5–14

Known for the The Dark Is Rising Sequence series, Susan Cooper writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–14, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, history, fear & bravery.

Series

Over Sea, Under Stone
The Dark Is Rising
The Grey King
The Dark Is Rising Sequence
3 books · Ages 9–14

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Magic Maker: A Portrait of John Langstaff
The Magic Maker: A Portrait of John Langstaff
Susan Cooper
This biography traces the life of John Langstaff, creator of the Christmas Revels, highlighting his journey from a music
Ages 7–11
Cover of The Shortest Day
The Shortest Day
Susan Cooper
For families seeking to understand the significance of the winter solstice, this lyrical poem offers a beautiful reflect
Ages 5–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
The Magic Maker: A Portrait of John Langstaff
The Shortest Day
Ages 8–11
7 books
Over Sea, Under Stone
The Grey King
The Dark Is Rising
Ages 12–18
5 books
Over Sea, Under Stone
The Grey King
The Dark Is Rising

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceHistoryFear & BraveryFantasy & MagicAdventureNature & OutdoorsGrowing UpSelf-Confidence & Identity

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