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The Collectors

A short story from the world of His Dark Materials and the Book of Dust
By Philip Pullman
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The Collectors by Philip Pullman intricately weaves a mysterious tale set in an atmospheric art gallery. Two old acquaintances meet and discover that a particular painting and sculpture are connected by more than just artistic coincidence, unveiling unexpected and mysterious links. This short story captures Pullman's talent for blending eerie allure with a rich narrative in a thought-provoking setup.
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You might enjoy this intriguing short story if you're captivated by mysterious and atmospheric tales that explore the dark intersections of art and history. With its richly detailed setting and engaging narrative style, it offers a glimpse into an enigmatic world, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman's intricate storytelling in children's literature.

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A Gothic-feeling, atmospheric mystery story set in the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust from the globally bestselling and master storyteller Sir Philip Pullman.

'D'you - er - have you seen her before?'
'Yes. I know who she is.'
'But, Grinstead, this painting is seventy years old - probably nearer eighty! You're not being serious - I mean . . . What do you mean?'

On a dark winter's night in 1970, Horley and Grinstead huddle for warmth in the Senior Common Room of a college in Oxford. Conversation turns to the two impressive works of art that Horley has recently added to his collection.

What the two men don't know is that these pieces are connected in mysterious and improbable ways; and they are about to be caught in the cross-fire of a story which has travelled time and worlds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241475256

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tom Duxbury

Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 119.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 144g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Crime & Thriller Fantasy General Fiction Penguin Books Philip Pullman Sci-Fi & Fantasy Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Philip Pullman (Author) Philip Pullman was born in Norwich and educated in England, Zimbabwe, Australia and Wales. He studied English at Exeter College, Oxford. His first children's book, Count Karlstein, was published in 1982. To date, he has published thirty-three books, read by children and adults alike. His most famous work is the His Dark Materials trilogy. These books have been honoured by several prizes including the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Book Prize, and (for The Amber Spyglass) the Whitbread Book of the Year Award - the first time that prize had been given to a children's book. Pullman has received numerous other awards, including the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Astrid Lindgren Award. He was knighted in the 2019 New Year's Honours List for Services to Literature. Tom Duxbury (Illustrator) Tom Duxbury is an illustrator from the moors of West Yorkshire. His work is influenced by lino-printing, which he uses to depict feeling, movement and nostalgia. He is inspired by the spirit of nature and the narrative of a landscape. His work is represented by Artists Partners Ltd.

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