Young Will Stanton is a normal English lad, or so he thinks before he finds himself drawn into an ancient war between the Light and the Dark with the fate of the world in the balance.

Will, a seventh son of a seventh son, is the last born of the Old Ones, a brotherhood of immortal, magical beings destined to preserve humanity and the natural order against the forces of evil. His first task is to locate six magical Signs that will serve in the coming battles.

Along the way he will meet human friends and allies, adult and child alike, along with legendary figures and a boy destined to become the Pendragon and heir to King Arthur.

Will’s adventures take him back in time and to key events in history and legend on his quest for the Signs and other magical artifacts. Along the way he is pursued relentlessly by the Rider – the Dark’s most menacing agent – and his diverse minions.

Cooper has created a landmark epic highly recommended for children and adults. Will and his friends are introduced to a fantastic world set practically next door to our own, populated with mythic and legendary creatures. The effect easily matches that style of the Narnia and Harry Potter books.

In addition, the heroes are called upon to face deep, often frightening questions and take on responsibilities and sacrifices to complete their missions. These adventures are exciting, but they’re no vacations for the characters.

By most accounts, the recent movie was a flop, but these books deserve to be read and read widely.

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