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Northern Lights - The Graphic Novel
Series: His Dark Materials
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See moreLord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle - a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, witch clans and armored bears. Lyra hurtles toward danger in the cold far North, never suspecting the shocking truth, that she alone is destined to win, or to lose, this more-than-mortal battle.
Closely following publication of La Belle Sauvage, the first volume of The Book of Dust, this is the stunning graphic novel adaptation of Northern Lights, part of the His Dark Materials trilogy - and available in hardback for the very first time.
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Closely following the publication of La Belle Sauvage, the first volume of The Book of Dust, this is the stunning graphic novel adaptation of Northern Lights, part of the His Dark Materials trilogy - and available in hardback for the very first time.
The incredible story of Lyra Belacqua will begin in La Belle Sauvage - the first volume of The Book of Dust.
Now you have the opportunity to revisit her adventures in Northern Lights, with this graphic novel adaptation of a masterpiece, which comes to life with incredible full-colour art.
Follow Lyra's story once again in a way you've never experienced it before, as 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.
Lyra hurtles toward danger in the cold far North, never suspecting the shocking truth, that she alone is destined to win, or to lose, this more-than-mortal battle.
This edition combines all three illustrated volumes of the story, now available for the very first time in hardback.
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Northern Lights - The Graphic Novel has been praised for its captivating adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy masterpiece, delivering a new and thrilling experience for both newcomers and long-time fans. The illustrations skillfully bring the story to life with dynamic storytelling and artistry, earning accolades for maintaining the novelβs magical essence and adventurous spirit.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780857535429
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 November 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Doubleday Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by ClΓ©ment Oubrerie
- Adapted by StΓ©phane Melchior
- Cover design or artwork by ClΓ©ment Oubrerie
Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 171.0mm
Height: 247.0mm
Weight: 738g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Philip Pullman (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. Clement Oubrerie (Illustrator) Clement Oubrerie was born in Paris in 1966 and has illustrated more than forty children's books.
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