The Dark is Rising

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:book_series
gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Peter_Robinson
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:2007
gptkb:The_Dark_is_Rising_(film)
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Susan_Cooper
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkbp:character gptkb:The_Light
gptkb:The_Lady
gptkb:Gwen
gptkb:The_Walker
gptkb:The_Dark
gptkb:The_Old_Ones
gptkb:The_Sign
gptkb:Merriman_Lyon
Bran
The Rider
James Stanton
Gwen Stanton
The Dark's minions
gptkbp:character_development Will Stanton's growth
gptkbp:climax the battle against the Dark
gptkbp:conflict supernatural forces
Will's acceptance of his role
gptkbp:contains gptkb:battle
prophecies
mystical creatures
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
well-received
considered a classic
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired adaptations
inspired other works
influenced fantasy literature
influenced authors
gptkbp:director gptkb:David_L._Cunningham
gptkbp:explores gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Community_Center
time travel
gptkbp:features gptkb:the_Light
the Old Ones
the Dark
the Dark's minions
the Light's allies
the Sign
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Alexander_Ludwig
the novel by Susan Cooper
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:1973
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Greenwitch
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Silver_on_the_Tree
gptkb:The_Dark_is_Rising:_A_New_Adventure
The Over Sea to Death
Will Stanton's journey
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
fantasy adventure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Dark is Rising
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:David_Wiesner
gptkb:Charles_Keeping
gptkbp:influenced other fantasy authors
young adult fantasy genre
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Order_of_chivalry
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:influences gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Arthurian_legends
gptkb:deity
gptkb:The_Mabinogion
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:mythological_figure
Welsh folklore
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Will_Stanton
gptkbp:motif the importance of family
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:number_of_books gptkb:5
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:The_Dark_is_Rising_Sequence
gptkbp:plot the journey of self-discovery
the fight against evil
the importance of time
the connection to the past
the role of destiny
the struggle for balance
Will's quest to find the Signs
the awakening of the Dark
the gathering of the Old Ones
the search for the Light
the significance of the winter solstice
Will battles the Dark forces
Will discovers he is one of the Old Ones
Will learns about his powers
Will must find the Signs
Will's family plays a role
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Over_Sea,_Under_Stone
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1973
Margaret K. Mc Elderry Books
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1973
gptkbp:publisher Margaret K. Mc Elderry Books
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Harry_Potter_series
gptkb:The_Chronicles_of_Narnia
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Silver_on_the_Tree
gptkb:Greenwitch
gptkb:The_Grey_King
gptkbp:series gptkb:The_Dark_is_Rising_Sequence
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Wales
gptkbp:setting gptkb:England
mid-20th century
the 1970s
Midwinter
modern-day England
mythical realms
gptkbp:symbolism the changing seasons
gptkbp:target_audience young adult
gptkbp:theme good vs evil
the battle between Light and Dark
gptkbp:themes gptkb:mythological_figure
good vs evil
coming of age
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
gptkbp:viewpoint omniscient