This is one book from the Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper. One of my all time favourite series which I still turn to once a year to re-read even as an adult. And by the way the books are in no way similar to Harry Potter(and written years before HP)This absolute disaster of a movie has absolutely no bearing on the books. Avoid it at all costs. Read the books or even listen to the unabridged audio books which are done extremely well.
Review of The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
