Greenwitch

In 'Greenwitch,' the third installment of Susan Cooper's acclaimed 'The Dark Is Rising' sequence, the immortal Old One Will Stanton joins the Drew children – Simon, Jane, and Barney – on a seemingly innocent summer holiday in the ancient Cornish village of Trewissick. Their arrival coincides with the discovery of an ancient, enchanted manuscript known as the Grail. However, the forces of the Dark are also seeking this powerful artifact, intending to twist its magic for their own malevolent purposes. As the villagers prepare for the archaic, pagan ritual of 'Greenwitch' – the creation and offering of a effigy to the sea for a prosperous season – the children find themselves deeply embroiled in the cosmic struggle between the Light and the Dark. Jane Drew, in particular, forms an unexpected, empathic connection with the enigmatic, sorrowful spirit of the Greenwitch, becoming instrumental in protecting the vulnerable Grail from the encroaching shadow, exploring themes of sacrifice, ancient folklore, and the enduring power of elemental magic against encroaching evil.