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Thalia Kids' Book Club: Susan Cooper's 'The Dark is Rising'
- Narrated by: Symphony Space
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Thalia Kids' Book Club: Susan Cooper's 'The Dark is Rising'
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Summary
Susan Cooper talks with Symphony Space's education director about The Dark Is Rising sequence, her series of five thrilling fantasy novels for young readers, among them The Dark Is Rising and 1976 Newbery Medal winner The Grey King.
The heroic series, originally published in the 1960s and 70s, is inspired by Arthurian myths and depicts an epic struggle between good ("The Light") and evil ("The Dark") in which children like 11-year-old Sign-Seeker Will Stanton take part. (It also inspired the recent film adaptation, The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising.)
To begin this special event, recorded live at Symphony Space in New York City, actor Daniel Gerroll reads an exciting piece from The Dark Is Rising.
This event was recorded live as part of the Thalia Kids' Book Club series at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. These events feature lively discussions between children's book authors and their fans ages 9-12, led by a variety of special guests. Each event includes a fun writing or drawing exercise, and kids' Q&A.
Editor reviews
Beginning with an incredible reading/performance by actor Daniel Gerroll, this episode of Thalia Kids' Book Club introduces us to Newbery Medal winner Susan Cooper. Author of The Dark Is Rising series, Susan Cooper has enchanted children everywhere for decades and she proves to be quite the stage presence! Keeping with tradition, the Thalia Kids' Book Club also features an exciting new writing exercise great for both kids and adults. A must for any young person interested in having great literary conversations!
What listeners say about Thalia Kids' Book Club: Susan Cooper's 'The Dark is Rising'
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Kathy Holman
- 24-08-22
Fascinating insight
For fans of The Dark is Rising sequence, this workshop and interview gives a fascinating insight into Susan Cooper’s influences and writing process. It may also be useful for librarians and teachers who want to discuss the books with children.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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Story1 out of 5 stars
- FatKat
- 16-01-16
Bitterly disappointed
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
I downloaded this fully expecting it to be part of "The Dark is Rising" sequence, and hoping to enjoy it with my family on days when the kids are off school. What I got was a review and an interview, neither of which is riveting in it's content, and a keen sense of disappointment. Please can I have an explanation as to why the book hasn't been turned into an audio adventure to keep the sequence together? And please, can I have a refund for this frankly poor imitation of entertainment.
What was most disappointing about Susan Cooper’s story?
It's non-appearance!
What didn’t you like about Symphony Space’s performance?
It's not the book, nor a performance. It's more like a pantomime!
You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?
It's not the book, so the question is somewhat puzzling.
Any additional comments?
My initial reaction was best suited to those over the age of 21, and not of a nervous disposition. "Bitterly disappointed" is the most polite thing I can find to say about this product. I know the Susan Cooper books from my own younger days, and I know that the second book is crucial to the story cycle, so why don't you release it as a proper audiobook?
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