A review by adambroud
Greenwitch by Susan Cooper

3.0

I'm realizing that what The Dark is Rising series does well is it relates to kids on their level and taps into what they find frightening. When things get messy for the kids, adults are nowhere to be found. Dreams are meaningful and affect reality. I know that when I was a kid, dreams always felt so important, and the idea of having to depend on only myself was both exciting and terrifying. Reading these as an adult, I'll say that the stakes are less relatable, so it doesn't grab me as much, but for kids, I think this is a great spooky story.