The Grey King

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Targaryen
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:none
not adapted into film
gptkbp:antagonist gptkb:The_Dark
gptkbp:author gptkb:Susan_Cooper
gptkbp:awards gptkb:1976_Newbery_Medal
gptkb:award
gptkbp:character_arc Will's journey to understanding
gptkbp:character_development Will Stanton's growth
gptkbp:character_relationships Will and his family
Will's choices between good and evil
gptkbp:character_traits bravery and wisdom
gptkbp:climax confrontation with the Dark
gptkbp:conflict internal and external
The battle against the Dark
gptkbp:cover_art gptkb:David_Wiesner
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced fantasy literature
gptkbp:cultural_references references to Welsh culture
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Silver_on_the_Tree
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element the Grey King as a guide
gptkbp:historical_context 1970s fantasy literature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Grey King
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Margaret_E._Mc_Elderry
gptkbp:influenced inspired other fantasy works
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Order_of_chivalry
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Will's quest for knowledge
gptkbp:isbn 978-0689817210
gptkbp:language English
conversational
gptkbp:literary_devices foreshadowing
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Will_Stanton
gptkbp:mood mysterious and adventurous
gptkbp:motif nature and magic
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
omniscient
gptkbp:page_count 224
gptkbp:plot linear
gptkbp:plot_twist revelation of the Grey King's identity
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Over_Sea,_Under_Stone
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1975
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Atheneum_Books
gptkbp:reader_demographic children and young adults
widely acclaimed
gptkbp:resolution restoration of balance
gptkbp:series gptkb:The_Dark_is_Rising_Sequence
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Wales
gptkb:Winter
gptkbp:significance part of a classic series
gptkbp:speed moderate
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:the_Grey_King
gptkbp:target_audience young adults
gptkbp:thematic_element friendship and loyalty
gptkbp:theme good vs evil