
Susan Cooper
7 SeriesSusan Cooper is an acclaimed English fantasy author, best known for her series, The Dark is Rising. She received the prestigious Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association for her significant contributions to young adult literature. Additionally, Cooper has written screenplays for television productions.
In Susan Cooper's standalone novel, "Ghost Hawk," a poignant friendship develops between Little Hawk, a young Native American, and John, a colonial New England settler. As the boys grow closer, they witness the escalating tensions between their communities. The deteriorating relationship between settlers and natives places both Little Hawk and John in grave danger. This gripping narrative explores themes of friendship and conflict amidst historical strife.