Zach's+book+report+(Feb)


 * Name: **
 * __ Book Report __**

The Dark is Rising,by Susan Cooper
 * 1. ****What is the title of your book and who is the author?**

Will Stanton is trustworthy and smart. He is an Old One and is set on a quest to seek for the six signs of power. He is determined to complete his quest and does Merriman is also an old one who is the master of the book of Gramarye. He is a leader and leads will through his quest.
 * 2. ****Name and describe two main characters.**

__The dark is Rising__ by Susan Cooper is about Will Stanton and his quest for the six signs of power. He faces many troubles like facing the dark rider. He finds the signs of iron,bronze,wood,stone,fire and water. He meets Merriman who is an expierenced old one who guides Will and helps with his quest. On his eleventh birthday he becomes and old one. He fixes certain problems like stopping snow with the sign of fire. The end of the book describes how Herne the Hunter chases the dark (the walker the rider and maggie barnes) away from Will's time. Will then reunites the six signs and travels back to his own time.
 * 3. ****Write a summary of your book.** (5-12 sentences)

big question 1 this book is good because it describes an awesome story for someone who loves mytholical fiction books.

big question 2 this book would be better if the ending had a big finish. There is a sequal but still it could end with a big bang.

big question 3 the author wants you to know that sometimes family isn't important for huge things like saving the world.

the author wrote this to entertain you and teach you that you will face many strange things you have to complete
 * Big Question #4: Why did the writer write this? **

The author should know that there are many time changes. you shouldn't have to re-read it because he trvels in many centuries
 * Big Question #5: What does the audience need to know to understand and enjoy the book? **