An examination of innocence, faith, morality, and sin, THE GOLDEN COMPASS is the first book in the well-respected His Dark Materials trilogy. When she saves her mysterious uncle, Lord Asriel, from an assassination attempt, 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua uncovers a dangerous secret and, ultimately, takes the first steps in a journey that will take her ...
This companion to Philip Pullman's popular His Dark Materials trilogy features a story about Lyra as well as such mysterious extras ("which might be connected with the story") as a map of Oxford, a brochure for the cruise ship S.S. ZENOBIA, and a postcard from Oxford written by the inventor of the amber spyglass.
The final entry in the His Dark Materials trilogy (which was inspired by John Milton's PARADISE LOST), THE AMBER SPYGLASS weaves together a number of story strands as the final battle between good and evil approaches. Will, with the help of a pair of Gallivespian agents, searches for Lyra who has been hidden away by the devious Mrs. Coulter. ...
In this second installment of the His Dark Materials trilogy, Lyra and her friend Will travel to a strange, tropical otherworld known as Cittagazze, a place devoid of adults, where children run wild. As Lyra and Will's lives become more and more entwined, Lyra's alethiometer commands her to find Will's father, and the search brings her and Will ...
FOR THE FIRST time, all three books of Philip Pullman's award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy ("The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, "and "The Amber Spyglass") will be published in their entirety in one volume. Perfect for both new and established Pullman fans who want to read (or reread) the whole trilogy before "The Golden Compass "movie ...
In this second installment of the His Dark Materials trilogy, Lyra and her friend Will travel to a strange, tropical otherworld known as Cittagazze, a place devoid of adults, where children run wild. As Lyra and Will's lives become more and more entwined, Lyra's alethiometer commands her to find Will's father, and the search brings her and Will ...
An examination of innocence, faith, morality, and sin, THE GOLDEN COMPASS is the first book in the well-respected His Dark Materials trilogy. When she saves her mysterious uncle, Lord Asriel, from an assassination attempt, 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua uncovers a dangerous secret and, ultimately, takes the first steps in a journey that will take her ...
The three novels that make up the His Dark Materials trilogy are available in this boxed paperback set. Includes "The Subtle Knife, The Golden Compass, " and "The Amber Spyglass."
Long ago in Germany, a storyteller's story and an apprentice clockwork-maker's nightmare meet in a menacing, lifelike figure created by the strange Dr. Kalmenius.
The final entry in the His Dark Materials trilogy (which was inspired by John Milton's PARADISE LOST), THE AMBER SPYGLASS weaves together a number of story strands as the final battle between good and evil approaches. Will, with the help of a pair of Gallivespian agents, searches for Lyra who has been hidden away by the devious Mrs. Coulter. ...
Lyra and her daemon are eavesdropping when they uncover a plot to murder Lord Asriel. He has returned from the far North where he tells of strange sights-a beautiful city hovering in the sky above the pole, a shimmering Dust that settles on and delineates all but human children. Lyra is scarcely able to save his life before Lord Asriel is off ...
A bomb explosion in London is aimed at Prince Rudolph of the little European kingdom of Razkavia. The prince retains Jim Taylor as his bodyguard, and soon they're off to Razkavia where the death of the Prince's brother has left him as heir to the throne.
In London in 1881, twenty-four-year-old Sally finds her young daughter and her possessions assailed by an unknown enemy, while a shadowy figure known as the Tzaddik involves her in his plot to defraud and exploit the hordes of Jewish immigrants pouring into the country.
The final entry in the His Dark Materials trilogy (which was inspired by John Milton's PARADISE LOST), THE AMBER SPYGLASS weaves together a number of story strands as the final battle between good and evil approaches. Will, with the help of a pair of Gallivespian agents, searches for Lyra who has been hidden away by the devious Mrs. Coulter. ...
In 1878 in London, Sally, now twenty-two and established in her own business, and her companions Frederick and Jim try to solve the mystery surrounding the unexpected collapse of a shipping firm and its ties to a sinister corporation.
A mysterious death at sea, a beautiful orphan, a priceless ruby, and the opium trade come together in this mystery set in 19th-century London. When 16-year-old orphan Sally Lockhart receives a strange and confusing message postmarked from Singapore, she is sure it is somehow tied to the death of her father. Determined to discover what really ...
The third in the "Ruby in the Smoke" series. Sally is now 24, an unmarried mother of the two year old Harriet, living comfortably in Twickenham. A complete stranger claims to be the father of Harriet and Sally runs away with her daughter, in order to keep her in her care.
The final entry in the His Dark Materials trilogy (which was inspired by John Milton's PARADISE LOST), THE AMBER SPYGLASS weaves together a number of story strands as the final battle between good and evil approaches. Will, with the help of a pair of Gallivespian agents, searches for Lyra who has been hidden away by the devious Mrs. Coulter. ...
A mysterious death at sea, a beautiful orphan, a priceless ruby, and the opium trade come together in this mystery set in 19th-century London. When 16-year-old orphan Sally Lockhart receives a strange and confusing message postmarked from Singapore, she is sure it is somehow tied to the death of her father. Determined to discover what really ...
Best known for the stunning His Dark Materials trilogy, Philip Pullman is also the author of this humorous tale of the wild countryside adventures of nutty, optimistic Lord Scarecrow and his servant, Jack, a seven-year-old boy--a story with a wonderful Land of Oz quality. With a giant turnip head and a straw-filled suit, Lord Scarecrow cuts quite ...
Lila wants to become a firework-maker, just like her father. Thinking that it's not a job for a girl, her father tells her to focus on getting married instead. Lila disagrees, and leaves home to get royal sulfur from the Fire Fiend in order to pursue her firework-maker career. As she journeys across many lands, her task turns into an adventure- ...
Eight-year-old Roger used to be a rat--even so, he is taken in by Bob and Joan, a nice little couple who live in a nice little house. But when people find out that he used to be a rat, he soon has some very kooky adventures! Will Bob and Joan be able to save him?
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