- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Aladdin Publishing Company (Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0689852002
- ISBN-13: 978-0689852008
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,055,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Simon, Jane & Barney are off on their summer holidays with their mum & dad, to a holiday house in the village of "Trewissick" on the Cornish Coast, where they will all stay with Great-Uncle-Merry in a rambling old house overlooking the sea. They are all thrilled to be going to Cornwall, but none more so than Barney, the youngest, who loves the stories of Arthurian Legend and dreams of stories of King Arthur and his Knights. He can't wait to see Cornwall, the land of the Pendragon, the centre of Arthurian myth.
On a miserable rainy day at the beginning of their holiday, the children decide to make an adventure of exploring the house where they are staying. Locked cabinets, chests and personal papers are out of bounds but they are free to explore the rest of the house as they like. In real Enid Blyton style they soon discover a secret stairway hidden behind a large heavy wardrobe in the boys' bedroom... and off they go to explore.... An ancient treasure map soon emerges & the children have found an adventure for their holiday... secrets to discover.
But are they out of their depth? They don't seem to be the only people chasing after hidden treasure. Soon, they find an ally in Great-Uncle-Merry & Rufus, the dog... but can they reach the treasure before the sour Mr & Miss Withers, the rude ruddy-faced boy, Billy and the man they think is the vicar?!!
A good, innocent, Famous-Five-style adventure story (first published In 1965), with just a hint of Arthurian legend & magic thrown in. From reading other reviews, it sounds as though the magic & legend are developed in the rest of the series, so here I guess just the foundations are laid. The children are all very cheery, optimistic, happy-go-lucky, although individual characters aren't developed at all in the story. Well-written, with more depth than an Enid Blyton story, lacks pace in a few places but overall recommended.
On a miserable rainy day at the beginning of their holiday, the children decide to make an adventure of exploring the house where they are staying. Locked cabinets, chests and personal papers are out of bounds but they are free to explore the rest of the house as they like. In real Enid Blyton style they soon discover a secret stairway hidden behind a large heavy wardrobe in the boys' bedroom... and off they go to explore.... An ancient treasure map soon emerges & the children have found an adventure for their holiday... secrets to discover.
But are they out of their depth? They don't seem to be the only people chasing after hidden treasure. Soon, they find an ally in Great-Uncle-Merry & Rufus, the dog... but can they reach the treasure before the sour Mr & Miss Withers, the rude ruddy-faced boy, Billy and the man they think is the vicar?!!
A good, innocent, Famous-Five-style adventure story (first published In 1965), with just a hint of Arthurian legend & magic thrown in. From reading other reviews, it sounds as though the magic & legend are developed in the rest of the series, so here I guess just the foundations are laid. The children are all very cheery, optimistic, happy-go-lucky, although individual characters aren't developed at all in the story. Well-written, with more depth than an Enid Blyton story, lacks pace in a few places but overall recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Few stories are more popular among readers than the age old battle between good and evil, which is exemplified in the legend of King Arthur. Susan Cooper gives that scenario an imaginative twist with "Over Sea, Under Stone." It's a narrative sure to pique the imaginations of young ones, especially as read by popular British actor Alex Jennings.
When, during a vacation in today's Cornwall, the Drew children discover an old manuscript in the attic of their rented house, they suddenly find themselves involved in an exciting and dangerous quest. Their very lives are jeopardized as they search for the grail, the one antidote to the power of evil called the Dark. Their Great Uncle Merry is on their side, but much of what he knows he isn't telling.
Ms. Cooper's prose is both concise and thrilling; Mr. Jennings's reading is superb.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is a good read, for children from nine or ten upwards. Its beautifully written and exciting, with a good sense of place. It does go over slightly worn ground and its treatment of Jane, the only central female character is dreadful. She is a girl truely stuck in the 1950's, disapproving of the boys adventures- a cardboard cut out of a female character.
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great
great for the money. came within 7 days, i got this for my daughter and she loved it. anything to keep her happy.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Foster
Children's fantasy
Other reviewers have given good plot description, so I won't repeat that. I did think that this was very much a children's book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Archy
good `old fashioned` tale
Akthough dated in its language this is still an excellent reproduction of a great story for children ( and adults)!
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Peter J. Harrison
The Start of the Best Series I Ever Read
I first read this book many years ago, and the follow up books that make up the "Dark is Rising Sequence". I think these books are perhaps the best series I ever read. Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by Sir Furboy
over sea, under stone
five stars isn't enough.
Updated version on CD needs looking into.
Could not stop listening. I also had a grandson of sixteen who decided it was worth listening to. Read more
Updated version on CD needs looking into.
Could not stop listening. I also had a grandson of sixteen who decided it was worth listening to. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by Nima
A good start, for an epic series.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it's following series. Although it does have a weak start and at times may be a little hard to get in to, it is very much worth reading. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2007 by Lewis J. King
Over sea
"Over Sea Under Stone" is perhaps the weakest of the classic "Dark is Rising" series, though in itself it's quite a good book. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2005 by E. A Solinas
The first/prologue volume to THE DARK IS RISING sequence
"...in the old days when the struggle between good and evil was more bitter and open than it is now. That struggle goes on all round us all the time, like two armies fighting. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2005 by Michele L. Worley
Traditional but very good
I hope I don't upset too many Tolkienistas if I say that this is to the Dark is Rising series what The Hobbit is to The Lord of the Rings. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2003 by 3Lllama
Weak plot and characters
Over Sea, Under Stone is a children's fantasy story involving the battle of good versus evil, and the hunt for the Holy Grail. Read more
Published on 21 July 2003
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