The Dark is Rising

On the Midwinter Day of his eleventh year, Will Stanton discovers a magical gift: he is one of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of evil. At once, he is plunged into a quest for six magical Signs that will one day aid the Old Ones in their final battle against the Dark. And for twelve days leading up to Christmas, while the Dark is rising, life for Will is full of wonder, terror, and delight.