Covering the Newbery (#55): The Grey King
The weekly cover red0-athon known as Covering the Newbery continues today with the fourth book in a beloved fantasy series. Just for kicks, lets look at a few of the covers that have graced The Grey King over the years:
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1976: The Grey King by Susan Cooper
Original Cover:
My Redo:
Side by Side:
Verdict: Definitely a little more somber, but a bit more modern too.
Up next week: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
(Source image: “Vida de perros” http://flic.kr/p/3rXEAP)
Filed under: Covering the Newbery, Covers
About Travis Jonker
Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.
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But … the Grey King isn’t the final book in that series. The final book is “Silver on the Tree”. The Grey King is a much better book than Silver, so maybe that’s just wishful thinking on your part?
I do like your redo of this one. The ears of the dog on the original cover have always bugged me.
Thanks for the catch, Sarah – it’s the fourth, not the final. Post updated! And those are some serious ears on the original.
I really like your new cover. The simplicity is eye-catching. I love this series and own a personal set.
Thanks, Margie – I never know how these things will turn out.