Movie · 2007
Is The Seeker based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Seeker is based on the book The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper (1973).
The Dark Is Rising is book 2 of The Dark Is Rising Sequence series.
The movie was released in 2007.
The book behind The Seeker
The Dark Is Rising Sequence: books in order
- Over Sea, Under Stone (1965)
- The Dark Is Rising (1973)
- Greenwitch (1974)
- The Grey King (1975)
- Silver on the Tree (1977)
Common questions
Is The Seeker based on a book?
Yes. The Seeker is based on the book The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper (1973).
Who wrote the book The Seeker is based on?
The Dark Is Rising was written by Susan Cooper and first published in 1973.
Is The Dark Is Rising part of a series?
Yes, it is book 2 in The Dark Is Rising Sequence series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Over Sea, Under Stone, book 1 of The Dark Is Rising. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.