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The Book of Dust

Embark on an epic journey into a world where science and magic intertwine, and reality proves far more complex than it appears. This saga delves into profound themes of free will, rebellion against authority, and the intricate nature of the human soul. Follow the destinies of characters navigating the boundaries of knowledge, uncovering cosmic secrets, and striving for their own truths. It's an adventure that challenges the mind and leaves a lasting impression.

The book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth
The Book of Dust: Volume one, La belle sauvage

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  1. 1

    Winner - Author of the Year, British Book Awards Philip Pullman's magnificent bestseller now in paperback, with new additional illustrations. A coming of age story like no other . . . Malcolm Polstead's Oxford life has been one of routine, ordinary even. He is happiest playing with his daemon, Asta, in their canoe, La Belle Sauvage. But now as the rain builds, the world around Malcolm and Asta is, it seems, set to become increasingly far from ordinary. Finding himself linked to a baby by the name of Lyra Belacqua, Malcolm is forced to undertake the challenge of his life and to make a dangerous journey that will change him and Lyra for ever . . .

    The Book of Dust: Volume one, La belle sauvage
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    Lyra Silvertongue is now studying at St Sophia's College, Oxford, with her daemon Pantalaimon.They are not getting on. Lyra is questioning everything she once held dear. Pan misses the impulsiveness of their youth.When an act of terrible violence breaks the peace of the Oxford night, Lyra and Pan's relationship reaches a crisis and they are drawn, far from home, into the dangerous factions of a world they had no idea existed.[penguin.com].

    The book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth