![]() ![]() Published by Scholastic between 19, the His Dark Materials trilogy is widely regarded as a modern classic and is probably the series Waterstones’ booksellers most frequently cite as their favourite. This glittering gem will leave readers of all ages eagerly awaiting the next instalment of Lyra’s adventures.’- Publishers Weekly ‘As always, Pullman is a master at combining impeccable characterizations and seamless plotting, maintaining a crackling pace to create scene upon scene of almost unbearable tension. ‘Without stories, we wouldn’t be human beings at all.’ - Philip Pullman ![]() A knife that responds only to the hand intended to wield it. ![]() For somewhere in the city is the most powerful weapon in all creation, a knife to cut through worlds. His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of the deserted city of Cittàgaze, and to a girl, Lyra Belacqua, who comes from a world that runs in parallel to his own.Īs they learn to trust each other, Will and Lyra’s fates become intertwined and their safety dependent upon each other’s skill and bravery. The second volume in Philip Pullman's incredible His Dark Materials trilogy, re-issued with a striking newly-designed cover by Chris Wormell to celebrate the publication of La Belle Sauvage, the first volume in The Book of Dustįrightened and with nowhere safe to turn, he runs. ![]()
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