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Northern Lights - The Graphic Novel

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Northern Lights - The Graphic Novel by Philip Pullman offers a visually captivating adaptation of the enchanting story of a young girl named Lyra. Set in a world parallel to our own, Lyra embarks on an adventure filled with magical elements and mysterious phenomena as she seeks to uncover secrets that could change the course of history. With the help of various allies, she explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to imaginative worlds and epic adventures, especially through stunning visual storytelling. Its captivating artwork adds a new dimension to the classic tale, making it perfect for readers who appreciate richly illustrated narratives. Fans of fantasy and curious young readers will likely find this adaptation enchanting and engaging.

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Northern Lights - The Graphic Novel

Lord 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.

Series: His Dark Materials

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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 novel’s magical essence and adventurous spirit.

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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 Clément Oubrerie
  • Adapted by Stéphane Melchior
  • Cover design or artwork by Clément 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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