His Dark Materials
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His Dark Materials
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His Dark Materials
Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Lyra's search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust.
In his award-winning fantasy trilogy, HIS DARK MATERIALS, Philip Pullman invents a richly detailed and marvellously imagined world that is complex and thought-provoking enough to enthrall readers of all ages.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionIn his award-winning fantasy trilogy, His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman invents a richly detailed and marvellously imagined world that is complex and thought-provoking enough to enthrall readers of all ages.
Now a major critically acclaimed BBC series
This special collection features all three titles in the award-winning trilogy - Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass.
Northern Lights
Lyra Belacqua lives half-wild and carefree among the scholars of Jordan College, with her daemon familiar always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle - a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, witch clans and armoured bears.
The Subtle Knife
Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted otherworld - Cittàgazze, where soul-eating Spectres stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies - twelve-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm. On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will uncover a deadly secret - an object of extraordinary and devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat - and the shattering truth of their own destiny.
The Amber Spyglass
Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyond their own worlds, have been violently separated. But they must find each other, for ahead of them lies the greatest war that has ever been - and a journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned.
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His Dark Materials is often praised for its imaginative storytelling and captivating narrative. The Guardian regards Philip Pullman as a masterful dreamer and magician, while The Observer questions whether he might be the best storyteller of his time.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781841593425
Publisher: Everyman
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 October 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Everyman's Library
Contributors:
- Introduction by Lucy Hughes-Hallett
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 50.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 981g
Pages: 1144
About the Author
Philip Pullman is one of the most highly respected children's authors writing today. Winner of many prestigious awards, including the Carnegie of Carnegies and the Whitbread Award, Pullman's epic fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials has been acclaimed as a modern classic. It has sold 17.5 million copies worldwide and been translated into 40 languages. In 2005 he was awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. He lives in Oxford.
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