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  • The story follows Will Stanton on his journey and discovery of his skills as an "Old One". At first, it was difficult to get into the story. I do not think it is the fault of the author, but my own. Once I started reading though, I just couldn't get enough. I found the story to be very interesting a ... Continue

    The story follows Will Stanton on his journey and discovery of his skills as an "Old One". At first, it was difficult to get into the story. I do not think it is the fault of the author, but my own. Once I started reading though, I just couldn't get enough. I found the story to be very interesting and well made. The wording was so colorful, I felt the world was read. I could really picture everything. It was also very enjoyable to read. I would definitely recommend this book to sci-fi fans and/or youth/young adult readers.

    

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• ― cjspock said on Oct 2, 2007 about the Hardcover edition| Add your feedback

On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift -- that he

is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of

evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into a quest for the six magical signs that will one day aid

the Old Ones in the final battle between the Dark and the Light. And for the twelve days of Christmas,

while the Dark is rising, life for Will is full of wonder, terror, and delight.

• FantasyChildrens/Youthyouth science fiction/fantasynewbery honoryoung adult