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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.

His Dark Materials
Lyra's Oxford
Once Upon A Time In The North
The Amber Spyglass
The Subtle Knife
Northern Lights

Recommended Reading Order

  1. Northern Lights

    • 448 pages
    • 16 hours of reading

    The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.

    Northern Lights1
    4.0

  2. The Subtle Knife

    • 352 pages
    • 13 hours of reading

    Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworld-Cittagazze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-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 discover an object of devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat-and the shattering truth of their own destiny.

    The Subtle Knife2
    4.1

  3. The Amber Spyglass

    • 544 pages
    • 20 hours of reading

    Lyra and Will find themselves at the center of a battle between the forces of the Authority and those gathered by Lyra's father, Lord Asriel.

    The Amber Spyglass3
    4.1

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  • Once Upon A Time In The North

    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

    Once Upon A Time In The North
    3.9

  • Lyra's Oxford

    ***** 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.

    Lyra's Oxford
    3.6

  • His Dark Materials

    A luxury edition of all three books in the His Dark Materials trilogy in one volume. Contains 'Northern Lights', 'The Subtle Knife' and 'The Amber Spyglass'.

    His Dark Materials
    4.5

  • 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.

    Serpentine
    3.8

  • 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.

    His Dark Materials bind-up
    4.3

  • His Dark Materials (3 svazky, komplet v boxu)

    • 3 volumes

    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.

    His Dark Materials (3 svazky, komplet v boxu)
    4.3