Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman returns to the world of His Dark Materials with this magnificent new novel, set ten years before Northern Lights and featuring his much-loved character, Lyra Belacqua.

Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree amongscholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaitsher will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clansreign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will haveimmeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...

Will has just killed a man. He's on the run. His escape will takehim far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a desertedcity, and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangely linked to hisown, and together they must find the most powerful weapon in allthe worlds...

Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyond theirown worlds, have been violently separated. But they must findeach other, for ahead of them lies the greatest war that has everbeen - and a journey to a dark place from which no one has everreturned...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Philip Pullman returns to the parallel world of His Dark Materials to expand on the story of Lyra, "one of fantasy's most indelible heroines" (The New York Times Magazine). Don't miss Volume II of The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth Malcolm Polstead and his daemon, Asta, are used to overhearing news and the occasional scandal at the inn run by his family. But during a winter of unceasing rain, Malcolm finds a mysterious object--and finds himself in grave danger. Inside the object is a cryptic message about something called Dust; and it's not long before Malcolm is approached by the spy for whom this message was actually intended. When she asks Malcolm to keep his eyes open, he begins to notice suspicious characters everywhere: the explorer Lord Asriel, clearly on the run; enforcement agents from the Magisterium; a gyptian named Coram with warnings just for Malcolm; and a beautiful woman with an evil monkey for a daemon. All are asking about the same thing: a girl--just a baby--named Lyra. Lyra is at the center of a storm, and Malcolm will brave any peril, and make shocking sacrifices, to bring her safely through it. "Too few things in our world are worth a seventeen-year wait: The Book of Dust is one of them." --The Washington Post "The book is full of wonder. . . . Truly thrilling." --The New York Times "People will love the first volume of Philip Pullman's new trilogy with the same helpless vehemence that stole over them when The Golden Compass came out." --Slate

'If I vanished he wouldn't notice, if I died he wouldn't care. I think of him all the time, and he thinks of me not at all. I love him, and my love torments me. There are times when I feel like a ghost beside him; as if he alone is real, and I'm just a daydream.'This is the story of two brothers. One is impassioned and one reserved. One is destined to go down in history and the other to be forgotten. In Pullman's hands, this sacred tale is reborn as one of the most enchanting, thrilling and visionary stories of recent years.The Myths series brings together some of the world's finest writers, each of whom has retold a myth in a contemporary and memorable way. Authors in the series include Karen Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, A.S. Byatt, David Grossman, Natsuo Kirino, Alexander McCall Smith, Philip Pullman, Ali Smith and Jeanette Winterson.

Lyra lever et ubekymret liv på Jordan-Kollegiet i Oxford. Hver dag finder hun og hendes daimon Pantalaimon på vilde og eventyrlige lege. Men da hendes frygtindgydende onkel Lord Asriel pludselig dukker op, bliver hun viklet ind i en storslået kamp mellem Snappere, forsvundne børn, hekseklaner og panserbjørne. Inden hun begiver sig ud på en farefuld færd mod det kolde fjerne Nord, er Lyra helt uvidende om den chokerende virkelighed: at hun alene er skæbnebestemt til at vinde, eller tabe, den størst tænkelige krig.

Will har lige dræbt en mand. Nu er han på flugt. Flugten fører ham langt væk fra hans egen verden til den sælsomme og foruroligende spøgelsesby Cittágazze, hvor han møder pigen Lyra. På besynderlig vis er deres skæbner forbundet, og nu må de sammen finde det mest magtfulde våben i alle verdener, inden det falder i de forkerte hænder …

Lyra og Will, hvis skæbner er uløseligt forbundne af mægtige kræfter, er på brutal vis blevet adskilt. Nu må de finde hinanden igen, for foran dem venter den største krig, der nogensinde er set, og en farefuld rejse til et sted, hvorfra ingen endnu er vendt tilbage …

Clockwork (persiska: Koki) Tick, tock, tick, tock! Some stories are like that. Once you've wend them up, nothing will stop them ...A tormented apprentice clock-maker, a deadly mechanical knight in armour - and the sinister Dr Kalmenius, who some say is the devil ...Wind up these characters, fit them into a story on a cold winter's evening, with the snow swirling down, and suddenly life and the story begin to merge in a peculiarly macabre - and unstoppable - way. Almost like clockwork ...

Spökryttaren (persiska: Count Karlstein) 14-åriga Hildi Kelmar arbetar som piga uppe på slottet hos den onde greve Karlstein. På slottet bor även grevens två föräldralösa unga släktingar, 12-åriga Lucy och 10-åriga. En dag råkar Hildi höra hur greven berättar om hur han har slutit en pakt med demonen Zamiel. Avtalet håller precis på att gå ut och som avslutande tjänst har greven lovat Zamiel ett levande byte - Lucy och Charlotte. Hildi rymmer med flickorna och en händelserik och spännande jakt tar vid.

This exciting companion to His Dark Materials tells a not-to-be-missed story about Lyra and her world. When a witch's daemon crashes onto the roof of Jordan College, Lyra and her daemon, Pan, are eager to help. But as this unlikely trio scours the winding streets of Oxford in search of a famed alchemist, their journey takes a deadly turn... This volume also includes a fold-out map of Oxford and fascinating extra glimpses of our favorite characters. Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials ** THE BOOK OF DUST **La Belle SauvageThe Secret Commonwealth

A not-to-be-missed prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe.Lee Scoresby--Texan aeronaut and future friend to Lyra Belacqua--is just 24 years old, and he's recently won his hot-air balloon in a poker game. He finds himself floating North to the windswept Arctic island of Novy Odense, where he and his hare daemon Hester are quickly tangled in a deadly plot involving an oil magnate, a corrupt mayoral candidate, and Lee's longtime nemesis from the Dakota Country, a hired killer with at least twenty murders to his name. It's only after Lee forms an alliance with one of the island's reviled armored bears that he can fight to break up the conspiracy in a gun-twirling classic western shoot out--and battle of wits. A glimpse for Pullman fans into the first friendship of two of the most beloved characters in the His Dark Materials trilogy: Lee Scoresby and armored bear Iorek Byrnison. Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials ** THE BOOK OF DUST **La Belle SauvageThe Secret Commonwealth

The graphic novel adaptation of The Golden Compass, one of the most celebrated books of all time Published in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass are renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. These modern classics are must-reads for every book lover. Now, in this graphic novel adaptation of The Golden Compass, the world of His Dark Materials is brought to visual life. The stunning full-color art will offer both new and returning readers a chance to experience the story of Lyra, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary role to play in the fates of multiple worlds, in an entirely fresh way. This volume collects the full journey of Lyra to the far north, her rescue of the kidnapped children at Bolvangar, her escape via hot-air balloon, and her crucial role in Lord Asriel's ambitions to build a bridge to another world. Praise for The Golden Compass Graphic Novel: "The story's signature fantasies--the d mons, the armored mercenary polar bears, and the alethiometer--are realized with compelling force. This] retelling will bring Pullman's work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Belongs in all libraries that include Pullman's works." --School Library Journal "Pullman's original magnum opus is heady and dense, and it may prove challenging for some; this adaptation, with its visual accessibility, can help those struggling with the novel's complexity achieve an understanding without watering down the intricacies." --Kirkus ReviewsDon't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials ** THE BOOK OF DUST **La Belle SauvageThe Secret Commonwealth

The firework-maker's daughter (persiska: Dokhtar-e atashsaz) A young girl called Lila wants to become a firework-maker, like her father Lalchand. Despite her talents, Lalchand believes this is an unsuitable job for girls. Lila disagrees, and journeys to get Royal Sulphur from Razvani the Fire-Fiend at Mount Merapi, as all aspirant firework-makers must do. The quest is nearly unsuccessful, as she does not have protection from the Fire-Fiend's flames or the Three Gifts to present to Razvani. However, her friends Hamlet, a talking white elephant, and Chulak, Hamlet's caretaker, manage to deliver the water of the Goddess of the Emerald Lake that will protect her. To Lila's surprise, Razvani recognizes her as a firework maker who has brought the Three Gifts, despite Lila being unaware of what the Three Gifts are. Upon her return home, she learns that Lalchand has been imprisoned for the disappearance of Hamlet. To save his life, Lila and Lalchand must win the upcoming competition for the Firework Festival against other extremely talented firework makers. Upon their victory, Lalchand explains to his daughter that she does possess the Three Gifts: rather than tangible objects, they are talent, perseverance, and luck, all of which she has. She has talent, having worked with her father at firework-making for many years; courage and perseverance, for having undertaken the journey; and good fortune, which lies in having loyal friends, Chulak and Hamlet.

Rubinen i dimman (persiska: Yaghut dar dod) Sallys älskade pappa omkommer i en fartygsolycka. Men det är nåt konstigt med olyckan och när Sally får ett märkligt brev börjar hon söka efter en förklaring. I London på Sallys tid, 1870-talet, är det inte helt lätt att vara ung kvinna och hennes pappa hade många fiender. En fotograf och en springpojke gör vad de kan för att hjälpa henne.

Two years after the conclusion of The Amber Spyglass, Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon sit high on the roof of Jordan College, gazing down on the streets of Oxford. But their peace is shattered by a flock of enraged starlings, who seem intent on knocking another bird out of the sky - a bird that Lyra and Pan quickly realise is a witch's daemon.

The Broken Bridge is an insightful and heartfelt story of a teenager's search for her own identity in the face of heartbreaking family secrets by Philip Pullman, author of the award-winning Northern Lights.Sixteen-year-old Ginny's life is secure. Her mother is dead, but she's inherited her outstanding artistic talent, and she loves her life with her father in a seaside village in Wales. But the day a social worker arrives and old files are re-opened, Ginny's world cracks apart. Everything her father has told her about her family is a lie. And Ginny must uncover the hidden secrets of the past on a journey that will ultimately lead her to the mother she's never known . . .