Once Upon a Time in the North

Name: Once Upon a Time in the North
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780857535665
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By Philip Pullman

Series: His Dark Materials

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Summary

Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman is a gripping prequel to the His Dark Materials series. The story follows a young Lee Scoresby, a Texan aeronaut, and his dæmon, Hester, as they navigate a thrilling adventure in the Arctic North. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue and conflict, the book unveils how Lee befriends the formidable polar bear Iorek Byrnison, forging a partnership that will be pivotal in their future journeys.
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You might enjoy this captivating prequel if you are a fan of the His Dark Materials series. It offers an engaging adventure featuring Lee Scoresby and his trusty daemon Hester embarking on a thrilling journey across the Arctic. This book may appeal to those who love richly imagined fantasy worlds with intricate lore and brave, intriguing characters.

Once Upon a Time in the North

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A mesmerising episode from the universe of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust, giving us an extraordinary insight into this world and its characters.

When Lyra is studying at Oxford University, she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnison's first meeting, many years ago, along with much evidence of the adventure that brought them together.

She discovers that when a young Texan balloonist, Lee, came down to earth in the harbour of an Arctic town in the North, little did he realise that he was about to be caught in a war between the residents of the town and the huge Arctic bears that also live there.

And when Lee meets one of these bears - Iorek - for the first time, they cement a friendship that will continue throughout their lives, as the tensions in the town threaten to erupt...

Another wonderful tale from a master storyteller, which includes beautiful illustrations and maps.

Series: His Dark Materials

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Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman has received praise for its engaging and intelligent storytelling, capturing the imagination of both children and adults. Critics describe it as a short yet snappy narrative brimming with adventure, beautifully illustrated with woodcuts by John Lawrence. The book is celebrated for its elegance, charm, and the additional memorabilia, offering a delightful read that stands out as a notable publication for fans both old and new.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857535665

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Doubleday Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by John Lawrence
Illustrated by John Lawrence

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 112

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Philip Pullman Series: His Dark Materials Young Adult

About the Author

Philip Pullman is one of the most highly acclaimed children's authors of the decade. He has been on the shortlist of just about every major children's book award in the last few years, and has won the Smarties Prize (Gold Award, 9-11 age category) for THE FIREWORK-MAKER'S DAUGHTER and the prestigious Carnegie Medal for NORTHERN LIGHTS. He was the first children's author ever to win the overall Whitbread Prize for THE AMBER SPYGLASS. He lives in Oxford.