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... a clear, mythic quest with escalating stakes?
Over Sea, Under Stone by Alan Garner
If you loved following Will Stanton’s urgent mission to collect the Signs in The Dark Is Rising, you’ll be swept up in Over Sea, Under Stone as the Drew children embark on a dangerous search for a legendary artifact, racing against shadowy enemies in a quest that feels just as vital and suspenseful.
... a magical ensemble of young protagonists working together?
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
If you enjoyed the camaraderie and teamwork between Will and the Old Ones as they battled dark forces, you’ll appreciate the Pevensie siblings in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as they unite to fight the White Witch and restore Narnia, blending individual talents into a compelling ensemble adventure.
... the transformation of a young hero discovering his power and identity?
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
If Will’s journey from ordinary boy to powerful Old One captivated you, you’ll be drawn to Ged’s coming-of-age in A Wizard of Earthsea, where mistakes, humility, and courage shape his growth from a reckless youth into a wise and responsible wizard.
... an ancient sense of magic woven deeply into the landscape and history?
The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen by Alan Garner
If you found the ancient, mysterious magic and British folklore in The Dark Is Rising enchanting, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen offers a richly atmospheric world where the legends of Cheshire seep into every stone, and the land’s old magic is always lurking beneath the surface.
... modern retellings of myth that blend past and present?
The Owl Service by Alan Garner
If the weaving of Arthurian and Celtic myth into the modern world in The Dark Is Rising fascinated you, The Owl Service will captivate you with its haunting reinterpretation of Welsh legend, as three teenagers become entangled in a recurring myth that refuses to stay buried.
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