PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed writers working today.
He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy, which has been
named one of the top 100 books of all time by Newsweek and one of
the all-time greatest novels by Entertainment Weekly. Pullman was
knighted for his services to literature in the 2019 New Year
Honours.
The Book of Dust, Pullman’s eagerly anticipated return to the world
of His Dark Materials, will also be a book in three parts. It began
with La Belle Sauvage and continues with The Secret
Commonwealth.
Philip Pullman is the author of many other beloved novels. For
younger readers: I Was a Rat!, Count Karlstein, Two Crafty
Criminals!, Spring-Heeled Jack, and The Scarecrow and His Servant.
For older readers: the Sally Lockhart quartet (The Ruby in the
Smoke, The Shadow in the North, The Tiger in the Well, and The Tin
Princess), The White Mercedes, and The Broken Bridge. He has
written a magnificent collection, Fairy Tales from the Brothers
Grimm, and his essays and lectures on writing and storytelling have
been gathered in a volume called Dæmon Voices: On Stories and
Storytelling.
Philip Pullman lives in Oxford, England.
“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. This
glittering gem will leave readers of all ages eagerly awaiting the
next installment of Lyra’s adventures.”—Publishers Weekly,
Starred
“Extraordinary storytelling at its very best.”—The Detroit Free
Press
“Superb . . . all-stops-out thrilling.”—The Washington Post
Pullman's masterfully rendered fantasy-adventure, the first in the His Dark Materials trilogy, captivates from the start on this vibrant audio production. As narrator, the British author is swift and sure, inviting young listeners along for a most intriguing story. Young Lyra Belacqua and her daemon companion Pantalaimon leave their sheltered life among the scholars and caretakers at Oxford University to find Lyra's best friend, Roger, who has been kidnapped. Lyra's quest leads her to the Far North where she encounters battle-ready witches, talking polar bears and a team of evil scientists who plan to perform a hideous experiment on Roger and the other children they have captured. But worst of all, Lyra learns that her fearsome Uncle Asriel and the mysterious Mrs. Coulter (who had tried to befriend and kidnap Lyra) are at the center of the child-demon investigations. With the help of the kind Gyptians, Lyra is able to outsmart her enemies and rescue Roger. The cast of actors enact a breadth of characters, from headstrong Lyra and her excitable, impatient daemon to the superior and sharp-sounding Lord Asriel. The villains, dramatic voyages and fantastic creatures are certain to hold listeners' attention throughout the hefty recording. The production is also available in trade packaging, in three separate installments. Ages 9-up. (May) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
"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. This
glittering gem will leave readers of all ages eagerly awaiting the
next installment of Lyra's adventures."-Publishers Weekly,
Starred
"Extraordinary storytelling at its very best."-The Detroit Free
Press
"Superb . . . all-stops-out thrilling."-The Washington Post
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