Living among scholars in the hallowed halls of Jordan College, Lyra hears rumors of a magical dust that supposedly possesses powers that can unite whole universes, and begins a difficult and dangerous journey to find it.
His Dark Materials Series
This epic fantasy series transports readers to a world of parallel universes where the human soul manifests as an animal companion called a dæmon. Follow a courageous young protagonist as she uncovers dark secrets and conspiracies that span from childhood to the fate of the entire multiverse. It's an adventurous journey filled with philosophical questions, magic, and a brave fight against powerful forces.
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The second volume in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. The story of Lyra, Will and their incredible journey through many worlds has thrilled millions of children around the world.
"We're going to the land of the dead and we're going to come back" 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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The trilogy follows the coming of age of two children, Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, as they wander through a series of parallel universes against a backdrop of epic events. The story involves fantasy elements such as witches and armoured polar bears, but alludes to a broad range of ideas from fields such as physics, philosophy, and theology.
Another mesmerising episode from the universe of His Dark Materials including the very first meeting of those two legends and friends, Lee Scoresby, the Texan balloonist, and Iorek Byrnison, the armoured bear.Set in the far frozen Arctic, Once Upon a Time in the North contains other teasingly authentic memorabilia and clues, together with a thrilling board game, Peril of the Pole – complete with spinner, game board, and pieces.Cover illustration and engravings by John Lawrence
His Dark Materials bind-up
- 1120 pages
- 40 hours of reading
Philip Pullman's classic trilogy is now available as a stunning bind-up edition. Since the first volume was published in 1995, the trilogy has been acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, and has won the UK's top awards for children's literature. Today, the story of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adults and children alike.
Serpentine
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Lyra Silvertongue, you're very welcome... Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about you exploits.
***** THE BOOK OF DUST, the long-awaited new novel from Philip Pullman set in the world of His Dark Materials, has been hailed by the New York Times as "a stunning achievement."***** Lyra's Oxford is an exciting tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga. This collectible volume includes a short story by Mr. Pullman, plus a fold-out map of Oxford and various "souvenirs" from the past. The book is illustrated throughout with woodcut illustrations by John Lawrence.
As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife
