Will Stanton knew nothing of this when he came to Wales to recover from a severe illness. There is a Welsh legend about a harp of gold, hidden within a certain hill, that will be found by a boy and a white dog with silver eyes-a dog that can see the wind. The King holds the harp and Sleepers within his lands, and there has yet to be a force strong enough to tear them from his grasp. As Will travels blindly through the hills, his journey will bring him face-to-face with the most powerful Lord of the Dark - the Grey King. Hidden within the Welsh hills is a magical harp that he must use to wake the Sleepers - six noble riders who have slept for centuries.īut an illness has robbed Will of nearly all his knowledge of the Old Ones, and he is left only with a broken riddle to guide him in his task. 1976 Newbery Medal Winner! With the final battle between the Light and the Dark soon approaching, Will sets out on a quest to call for aid.
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