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Violence
Barely any
Fantasy conflict; a dog is killed, which is emotionally affecting
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
The death of a beloved dog; themes of destiny and sacrifice
What this book is about
Will Stanton, recovering from illness, is sent to Wales where he meets Bran Davies, a white-haired boy with a mysterious past. Together they must wake six sleeping warriors and face the Grey King, one of the great lords of the Dark. Cooper's Newbery Medal winner is atmospheric and deeply Welsh, drawing on the Arthurian tradition. Among the most beautifully written volumes in the Dark is Rising sequence.
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A dog is killed by hostile neighbors
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