Philip Pullman is een van de meest gevierde en bestverkopende schrijvers van dit moment. Zijn werken worden geprezen om hun diepgaande verkenning van thema's als vrijheid, autoriteit en de aard van de werkelijkheid. Pullman combineert meesterlijk fantasie met filosofisch onderzoek, en creëert verhalen die tot nadenken stemmen en lezers van alle leeftijden boeien. Zijn onderscheidende stem en meeslepende vertelstijl maken hem tot een belangrijk figuur in de hedendaagse literatuur.
Malcolm Polstead is een eerlijke en hulpvaardige jongen - maar hij is ook vreselijk nieuwsgierig. In het klooster verderop wordt in het diepste geheim het baby'tje Lyra verzorgd. Er is niets aan de hand, tot op een dag handlangers van het Magisterium hem opzoeken en alles over Lyra willen weten. Nietsvermoedend gaat Malcolm op onderzoek uit en raakt langzamerhand verstrengeld in een gevaarlijk complot. Ondertussen is er een storm op komst, en een overstroming dreigt. Deze overstroming zal ieders leven op zijn kop zetten. Wat kan Malcolm nog doen om Lyra in veiligheid te houden?
Will is pas twaalf - en nu al op de vlucht. Dat heeft alles te maken met de verdwijning van zijn vader. Via een onzichtbaar gat komt Will terecht in een andere wereld - Ci'gazze geheten. Deze parallelle wereld blijkt een heel vreemd en duister oord, waar een groot geheim wordt bewaard. In deze mysterieuze omgeving ontmoet Will de strijdlustige Lyra, een meisje met een eigen missie. Geholpen door heksen, een luipaard en een kat vervolgen ze samen hun zoektocht. Met het verschijnen van de trilogie Het gouden kompas, werd de schrijver Philips Pullman in één keer wereldberoemd. 'Het listige mes' is het tweede deel. Van de trilogie zijn intussen meer dan 5 miljoen exemplaren verkocht. De boeken worden door zowel volwassenen als kinderen gelezen en hebben een ware cultstatus bereikt.
Lyra en Will krijgen in het laatste deel van Pullmans adembenemende trilogie hulp van oude vrienden, zoal Iorek Byrnison, de geharnaste beer en de geleerde dokter Malone. Ook zijn er nieuwe bondgenoten: de Gallivespianen, handgrote libelberijders met giftige sporen en de muilifia, vreemde wezens op wielen, die in staat zijn het mysterieuze Stof te zien. Maar er liggen ook dit keer weer vele gevaren op de loer, waaronder een reis naar de ergste wereld van allemaal - een reis die Lyra en Will heel duur komt te staan.
De elfjarige Lyra is opgegroeid zonder haar ware identiteit te kennen. Als haar vriend Roger verdwijnt, begint haar queeste,, die haar in aanraking brengt met uiteenlopende personages, onder wie de superieure Lord Asriel en de charmante maar sinistere Ms Couiter. Ze reist naar het hoge noorden met een groep zigeuzen, op zoek naar hun kinderen - die net als Lyra's vriend Roger zijn ontvoerd. Tegen haar wil raakt Lyra betrokken bij de verschrikkelijke experimenten die in de poolstreek worden uitgevoerd. Achtervolgd, verraden en meer dan eens aan zichzelf overgeleverd, leert ze intussen steeds beter hoe ze moet omgaan met het mysterieuze gouden instrument dat haar de waarheid zal vertellen...
Het is 1881 en Sally Lockharts leven ziet er zonnig uit. Haar vrienden Jim Taylor en Webster Garland zijn op reis, maar Sally woont met haar dochtertje Harriët in een mooi huis met bedienden. Ze heeft een bloeiende praktijk als financieel adviseur en het leven is nog nooit zo goed voor haar geweest. Maar dat zal allemaal dramatisch veranderen. Ze zal al haar moed, haar morele kracht en haar aangeboren scherpzinnigheid en vastberadenheid nodig hebben om erachter te komen wie haar leven overhoop heeft gegooid. Ze zal er helemaal alleen voor komen te staan en van gevaarlijk dichtbij alles over de tijger in de put te weten komen...
Het laatste deel van de Sally Lockhart-serie begint als Jim Taylor zojuist is aangenomen als bodyguard van prinses Adelaide. Maar Adelaide kan nauwelijks een prinses genoemd worden. Ze is een kind uit een Londense achterbuurt dat niet kan lezen of schrijven. En Jim kent haar al. Adelaide verdween tien jaar geleden en al die tijd is hij naar haar op zoek geweest. Ze is tevoorschijn gekomen als kroonprinses van Razkavia, een minuscuul Midden-Europees land waar politieke onrust heerst. De kroonprins is tot over zijn oren verliefd op haar en de reden is duidelijk: Adelaides moed en vastberadenheid zijn een bron van inspiratie voor zijn liefde. Maar als Adelaide en Jim aankomen in Razkavia zal Jim velen vinden die de nieuwe kroonprinses, en alles waar ze voor staat, haten...
A luxury edition of all three books in the His Dark Materials trilogy in one volume. Contains 'Northern Lights', 'The Subtle Knife' and 'The Amber Spyglass'.
"A unique look into the BBC s most popular family drama, Doctor Who- The Writer's Tale is a year in the life of the hit television series, as told by the show s Head Writer and Executive Producer. A candid and in-depth correspondence between Russell T Davies and journalist Benjamin Cook, the book explores in detail Russell's work on Series Four, revealing how he plans the series and works with the show's writers; where he gets his ideas for plot, character and scene; how actors are cast and other creative decisions are made; and how he juggles the demands of Doctor Who with the increasingly successful Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures spin-offs. Russell s scripts are discussed as they develop, and Russell and Ben s wide-ranging discussions bring in experiences from previous series of Doctor Who as well as other shows Russell has written and created, including Queer As Folk, Bob & Rose, and The Second Coming. The reader is given total access to the show as it s created, and the writing is everything you would expect from Russell T Davies- warm, witty, insightful, and honest. Fully illustrated with never-before-seen photos and artwork including original drawings by Russell
Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass
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Philip Pullman's classic trilogy is now available as a stunning bind-up edition. Since the first volume was published in 1995, and has now been filmed as The Golden Compass, the trilogy has been acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, and has won the UK's top awards for children's literature. Today, the fabulous story of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adults and children alike. The extraordinary story moves between parallel universes. Beginning in Oxford, it takes Lyra and her animal-daemon Pantalaimon on a dangerous rescue mission to the ice kingdoms of the far North, where she begins to learn about the mysterious particles they call Dust - a substance for which a terrible war between different worlds will be fought... "This trilogy is one of the great imaginative works in the English language. And it contains one of the best villains in all literature." - Terry Jones Philip Pullman has won the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Children's Book of the Year - British Book Awards, the Whitbread Book of the Year, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Astrid Lindgren Award.
Northern Lights, Subtle Knife, Amber Spyglass - The Award-Winning Trilogy in One Volume
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Twelve-year-old Lyra, whose daemon Pantalaimon is part of her very self, is growing up in an ancient, ritual-haunted Oxford. She must rescue her friend Roger from evil kidnappers. In our world, Will has his own dangerous task to fulfil.
This remarkable book offers a rich mixture of more than 19,000 words expressions, legends, folklore, general knowledge and choice morsels of trivia, with explanations of everything from elephant in the room to sick as a parrot, from Doctor Who to dwile flonking
Philip Pullman's classic trilogy is now available as a stunning bind-up
edition. Since the first volume was published in 1995, the trilogy has been
acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, and has won the UK's top awards for
children's literature. Today, the story of Lyra and her daemon is read and
loved by adults and children alike.
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...
It is twenty years since the events of La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One unfolded and saw the baby Lyra Belacqua begin her life-changing journey. It is seven years since readers left Lyra and the love of her young life, Will Parry, on a park bench in Oxford's Botanic Gardens at the end of the groundbreaking, bestselling His Dark Materials sequence. Now, in The Secret Commonwealth, we meet Lyra Silvertongue. And she is no longer a child. The second volume of Sir Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust sees Lyra, now twenty years old, and her daemon Pantalaimon, forced to navigate their relationship in a way they could never have imagined, and drawn into the complex and dangerous factions of a world that they had no idea existed. Pulled along on his own journey too is Malcolm; once a boy with a boat and a mission to save a baby from the flood, now a man with a strong sense of duty and a desire to do what is right. Theirs is a world at once familiar and extraordinary, and they must travel far beyond the edges of Oxford, across Europe and into Asia, in search for what is lost - a city haunted by daemons, a secret at the heart of a desert, and the mystery of the elusive Dust.
Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Watson receive a visit from a young
lady who tells them a curious tale about her uncle, an eminent zoologist. To
her evident dismay, he has returned from the Far East with a suspicious
stranger and an odd-looking whip. Holmes smells a rat and the game is afoot...
Published in 40 countries, Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy-- The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife , and The Amber Spyglass --has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Book Sense , and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. In 1996, The Golden Compass changed the face of fantasy publishing, and 2006 marks its 10 Year Anniversary--and an opportunity to celebrate with a deluxe hardcover. Pullman created new material just for this edition (archival documents, scientific notes and "found" letters of Lord Asriel) which has been illustrated and handlettered by renowned British artist Ian Beck and will be included in the back matter. The deluxe edition also features Pullman's own chapter opening spot art. A quality collectible--with the enticement of never-before-seen new material--for Pullman fans.
Set against a backdrop of political tension in the Arctic North, the story follows American balloonist Lee Scoresby and his hare daemon Hester as they crash-land their trading balloon. They encounter Iorek Byrnison, a formidable armored bear, leading to an unexpected alliance. Together, they navigate the complexities of their environment, highlighting themes of friendship and courage amidst chaos.
Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published the first volume of Children's and Household Tales. Now Philip Pullman, one of the most accomplished authors of our time, makes us fall in love all over again with the immortal tales of the Brothers Grimm.
Enter the remarkable world of His Dark Materials like never before with this stunning, full-colour graphic novel. Lyra has stepped into a brand-new world, while Will has just killed a man. Their paths cross in Cittàgazze, a city haunted by soul-eating Spectres, troops of angels, and vengeful witches, where they find a welcome ally in each other. Both are on quests: Lyra seeks to understand Dark Matter, and Will desperately searches for his missing father. Instead, they uncover a deadly secret involving an object of extraordinary power. Each step they take draws them closer to an even greater threat and reveals the shattering truth of their own destinies.
The author, Philip Pullman, was born in Norwich and educated in various countries, studying English at Exeter College, Oxford. He published his first children's book in 1982 and has since released thirty-three books enjoyed by readers of all ages. His most renowned work is the His Dark Materials trilogy, which has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Book Prize. Pullman was knighted in 2019 for his contributions to literature. Illustrator Thomas Gilbert, born in 1983, studied fine arts in Paris and Brussels, specializing in comics, and has worked on a diverse range of children's and adult books.
Twenty years have passed since the events of La Belle Sauvage, and nearly a decade since readers last encountered Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry in the acclaimed His Dark Materials series. In this second volume of The Book of Dust, we find Lyra Silvertongue at twenty, navigating the complexities of her relationship with her daemon, Pantalaimon, in a world filled with unexpected dangers and hidden factions. Alongside her is Malcolm, who has evolved from a boy on a mission to save a baby from a flood into a man driven by duty and moral conviction. Their journey takes them beyond the familiar confines of Oxford, across Europe and into Asia, as they seek what has been lost—a city haunted by daemons, a secret buried in the desert, and the enigma of Dust. This narrative is a powerful adventure that challenges readers to reflect on self-discovery, maturity, and understanding the complexities of the world. With rich storytelling, the author crafts a tale that resonates deeply, showcasing the essence of growth and exploration in a vividly imagined universe.
An essay on stories and the childhood imagination, taken from Philip Pullman's
forthcoming collection Daemon Voices. All the essays in the collection focus
on storytelling. Warm, funny and entertaining, they discuss Philip's own
stories, the craft of writing, other storytellers and the importance of
stories in our culture.
Stanley komt onschuldig terecht in een strafkamp voor criminele jongens die elke dag een groot gat moeten graven. Hij ontdekt dat dit zware werk iets te maken heeft met de avonturen van zijn overgrootvader. Vanaf ca. 13 jaar.
Lyra Belacqua is content to run wild among the scholars of Jordan College, with her daemon familiar always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle -- a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, and a mysterious substance known as Dust. As she hurtles toward danger in the cold far North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win -- or to lose -- this more-than-mortal battle
From the master storyteller comes a tale of gothic mystery as elegantly
crafted as the most intricate clockwork. A tormented apprentice clock-maker -
and a deadly knight in armour.
Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and space-time, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does Will's subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?
A sumptuous edition of four tales gloriously illustrated by Peter Bailey. Combining elements of fairy tale, humour, and spookiness, this is the perfect book for a cold winter's night. The stories are "The Firework-Maker's Daughter, I Was A Rat!, Clockwork" and "The Scarecrow & His Servant" and this is the first time they have been published together in one volume.
John Blake and his mysterious ship are doomed to sail between centuries and when he meets a shipwrecked girl named Serena he promises to help get her back to her time, but first they must stop the sinister and powerful Dahlberg Corporation.
Another mesmerising episode from the universe of His Dark Materials including the very first meeting of those two legends and friends, Lee Scoresby, the Texan balloonist, and Iorek Byrnison, the armoured bear.Set in the far frozen Arctic, Once Upon a Time in the North contains other teasingly authentic memorabilia and clues, together with a thrilling board game, Peril of the Pole – complete with spinner, game board, and pieces.Cover illustration and engravings by John Lawrence
Philip Pullman's wry wit and award-winning talent brings much to this rich, dark and uplifting rendition of the classic tale ALADDIN AND THE ENCHANTED LAMP. With magic and mischief in equal measure, and with brand new illustrations from master printmaker Chris Wormell, it will captivate readers of all ages.
Amid the mist-shrouded streets of Victorian London, strange news meets detective Sally Lockhart's ears: rumours of the disappearance of the steamship Ingrid Linde. Soon after, a clairvoyant mentions the name of Europe's richest man. Who is financier Axel Bellmann? What is behind the mysterious bad luck that has hit the Anglo-Baltic shipping line? As Sally investigates, she'll begin a dangerous journey into the black heart of evil.
In this collection of classic fairy tales, Philip Pullman chooses his 50 favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm and presents them in a 'clear as water' retelling. He brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore, following with a brief commentary on the story's background and history.
'D'you - er - have you seen her before?' 'Yes. I know who she is.' 'But, Grinstead, this painting is seventy years old - probably nearer eighty! You're not being serious - I mean . . . What do you mean?' On a dark winter's night in 1970, Horley and Grinstead huddle for warmth in the Senior Common Room of a college in Oxford. Conversation turns to the two impressive works of art that Horley has recently added to his collection. What the two men don't know is that these pieces are connected in mysterious and improbable ways; and they are about to be caught in the cross-fire of a story which has travelled time and worlds.
“BEWARE THE SEVEN blessings . . . ” When she first utters these words, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart doesn’t know their meaning. But when an employee of her late father hears them, he dies of fear. Thus begins Sally’s terrifying journey into the seamy underworld of Victorian London, in search of clues to her father’s mysterious death.
Imagine how Jacques feels when he learns that his older brothers have
inherited the mill and the donkey, and all he's got is the CAT! And he's got a
plan - a plan that involves Jacques, a Royal Princess and a very large
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In a country far to the east, Chulak and his talking white elephant Hamlet help Lila seek the Royal Sulphur from the sacred volcano so that she can become a master maker of fireworks like her father.
This title showcases detectives from classic and contemporary crime fiction, including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, as they navigate complex alibis and motives. Featured stories include "The Speckled Band" by Arthur Conan Doyle, "Cold Money" by Ellery Queen, and "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb" by Agatha Christie.
A tattered scarecrow stood in the wind and rain, taking no notice . . . He
meets a boy, Jack, who becomes his faithful servant, and they set out to
journey to Spring Valley together. Along the way there's no end of excitement
- battle and shipwreck, brigands and tricksters - and it's up to Jack time
after time to save the day.
***** THE BOOK OF DUST, the long-awaited new novel from Philip Pullman set in the world of His Dark Materials, has been hailed by the New York Times as "a stunning achievement."***** Lyra's Oxford is an exciting tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga. This collectible volume includes a short story by Mr. Pullman, plus a fold-out map of Oxford and various "souvenirs" from the past. The book is illustrated throughout with woodcut illustrations by John Lawrence.
Climate change is often portrayed as an overwhelming threat requiring significant sacrifices for a sustainable lifestyle. However, this book challenges that notion, presenting a collective vision from prominent figures who believe that living well doesn't have to come at such a cost. It explores diverse areas, including architecture, politics, food, and happiness, aiming to reshape perceptions of climate change and personal responsibility. Rather than focusing on despair, contributors argue that this crisis offers a unique opportunity to tackle various interconnected issues with creativity and optimism. If approached correctly, we could transition from an environmental catastrophe to a scenario where we enjoy fulfilling lives while effectively addressing pressing challenges. Notable contributions include insights on love and happiness from Phillip Pullman, A. C. Grayling, and Oliver James; discussions on design by Kevin McCloud and Nic Marks; sustainable food perspectives from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Colin Tudge; political insights from David Cameron and Caroline Lucas; and reflections on enjoyment from Tom Hodgkinson and David Boyle. Additionally, perspectives on ethical business practices are provided by Anita Roddick, Adair Turner, and others, emphasizing that a better future is possible without compromising our quality of life.
Benny, Thunderbolt, Bridie, Sharky and the Peretti twins are a mixed bunch of vagabonds and urchins who come together to form the New Cut Gang in two comic tales of stolen silver and skulduggery. Fake coins are turning up all over Lambeth and the finger of suspicion is pointing at Thunderbolt's dad - could he really be the forger? The crime-busting New Cut Gang come to the rescue! And when just two clues - a blob of wax and a Swedish match - are discovered at the scene of a break-in, the children find themselves on the trail of an extremely cunning criminal. Set in late Victorian London, these gripping thrillers have now been put together in a single volume - with new illustrations throughout from Horrible Histories illustrator, Martin Brown.
No one in the village of Karlstein dares to leave their homes on All Souls' Eve - the night Zamiel the Demon Huntsman comes to claim his prey. But the evil Count Karlstein has struck a terrible bargain with Zamiel, and so the lives of his two young nieces, Lucy and Charlotte, are in danger. Their only hope lies with Hildi, a castle maidservant, and her fearless brother Peter. Can they save the girls from their dreadful fate? Only one thing is certain - the Demon Huntsman will not return to his dark wood unsatisfied! A deliciously terrifying and wickedly funny Gothic tale, Count Karlstein is the first-ever children's book by Philip Pullman, winner of the Whitbread Award, the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Fiction Award and two Smarties Awards. Originally published in 1982, this new edition of Count Karlstein is a treat no Pullman fan should miss.
From the globally best-selling author of HIS DARK MATERIALS (9781407131184) comes this vivid retelling of the story of Aladdin, which has delighted young and old for centuries. Richly illustrated throughout, this sumptuous edition has been created especially for a new generation to enjoy. With magic and mischief in equal measure, Philip Pullman's storytelling is sure to captivate readers everywhere..
Master storyteller Philip Pullman returns to the world of Lyra and Will, Mrs Coulter and Lee Scoresby, Pantalaimon and Iorek Byrnison, in this must-have companion to the His Dark Materials trilogy. A book of stunning, moving, exhilarating, breathtaking scenes set during the events of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass and The Book of Dust: from Serafina Pekkala sitting quietly on her cloud pine broom, listening to Dust, ahead of the epic battle with the Angels, to a young Lyra speculating about her mother's identity. In exquisite prose, Philip Pullman cuts new windows into his worlds for the reader to step through and reveals new truths about many of the iconic characters from Lyra's universe. ... This His Dark Materials trilogy is a major, critically acclaimed HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age. His Dark Materials is one of the most popular and successful children's series of all time. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, it won the UK's top awards for children's literature "Remarkable writing: courageous and dangerous as the best art should be" (The Times) "Rarely, if ever, have readers been offered such a casket of wonders" (Independent)
This is a story. In this ingenious and spell-binding retelling of the life of Jesus, Philip Pullman revisits the most influential story ever told. Charged with mystery, compassion and enormous power, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ throws fresh light on who Jesus was and asks the reader questions that will continue to resonate long after the final page is turned. For, above all, this book is about how stories become stories. -- Please note that orders are randomly processed. This book is published with two different coloured covers and the colour of cover you will receive cannot be guaranteed.
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 . . .
Deep in the murkiest back streets of old London town, three children are escaping from an orphanage. But lurking in the fog, watching Rose, Lily and Ned, is a king among villains - Mack the Knife! A dreadful fate looks certain until, from out of nowhere, a figure with glowing, red eyes appears. He leaps through the air like a firework - it's Spring-Heeled Jack, scourge of evil-doers!
Chris falls in love with Jenny the moment he sets eyes on her at an Oxford ball. She's beautiful but secretive and he can't help but want to be with her. But fate is cruel and, as their relationship blossoms, tragedy and violence wait in the wings. Chris’s boss has a shady past that won’t stay hidden. And his ruthless enemies will use two innocent teenagers to exact their revenge on him . . .
When readers left Lyra in The Secret Commonwealth she was alone, in the ruins of a deserted city. Pantalaimon had run from her – part of himself – in search of her imagination, which he believed she had lost. Lyra travelled across the world from her Oxford home in search of her dæmon. And Malcolm, loyal Malcolm, too journeyed far from home, towards the Silk Roads in search of Lyra . . . In The Rose Field, their quests converge in the most dangerous, breathtaking and world-changing ways. They must take help from spies and thieves, gryphons and witches, old friends and new, learning all the while the depth and surprising truths of the alethiometer. All around them, the world is aflame – made terrifying by fear, power and greed. As they move East, towards the red building that will reunite them and give them answers – on Dust, on the special roses, on imagination – so too does the Magisterium, at war against all that Lyra holds dear.
In a breathtaking sequel to The Golden Compass, readers follow adventures of Philip Pullman's epic fantasy trilogy chronicling the otherworldly adventures of Lura and her friend, Will. Intricate prose of this fast-paced story together has won honors such as ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Publishers Weekly Book of the Year and Horn Book Fanfare Honor.
Featuring two captivating stories by the acclaimed author of The Golden Compass, this special hardcover omnibus edition includes newly colorized illustrations that bring the tales to life. Perfect for enriching any child's library, these enchanting narratives promise to engage young readers with their imaginative plots and vibrant visuals.
Presents the famous story of a young man who thinks he can change the world by making better human beings. Instead he creates a living monster with a mind of its own. This book contains activities designed to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to meet the Framework objectives. schovat popis
Detective Sally Lockhart's friend and partner-in-adventure Jim Taylor has just been hired as a bodyguard to a princess. But Crown Princess Adelaide of Razkavia is not what you'd expect. She's the slum-girl Jim has been searching for ever since she vanished ten years ago. Now her life is in mortal danger, and together they must battle against unknown enemies in a country where no one can be trusted...
The trilogy follows the coming of age of two children, Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, as they wander through a series of parallel universes against a backdrop of epic events. The story involves fantasy elements such as witches and armoured polar bears, but alludes to a broad range of ideas from fields such as physics, philosophy, and theology.
Conor, Abeke, Mejlin, Rollan a ich zvierací spoločníci ochránili svet pred nespočetnými hrozbami. Napriek tomu sa stali štvanou zverou. Falošnému obvineniu sa však postavili čelom. Sú odhodlaní odhaliť sprisahanie a objasniť tajomstvo prastarých relikvií. Pátranie ich zavedie do Conorovho domova, s otvorenou náručou ich tam však nikto nečaká. Mesto je zničené, obyvatelia sú chudobní a zúfalí. Môžu Zelenopláštnici niekomu veriť, keď je na ich hlavy vypísaná odmena?
Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North.
Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North.
La trilogia completa. La bussola d'oro, La lama sottile, Il cannocchiale d'ambra
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Lyra, ragazzina impetuosa, appassionata, onestissima e ingenua bugiarda, vive al Jordan College di Oxford. Oxford non è lontana da Londra, e Londra è in Inghilterra. Ma il mondo di Lyra è ben diverso dal nostro. Oltre l'Oceano c'è l'America, ma lo stato più importante di quel continente si chiama Nuova Francia; giganteschi orsi corazzati regnano sull'Artico; lo studio della natura viene chiamato "teologia sperimentale". E soprattutto ogni essere umano ha il suo daimon: un compagno, una parte di sé di sesso opposto al proprio, grazie al quale nessuno deve temere la solitudine. Nel nostro universo vive Will, orgoglioso, sensibile, leale e coraggioso, ma sfuggente come un gatto: i due ragazzi, provenienti da mondi diversi, si incontrano, si scontrano e diventano amici per la pelle. Will è in possesso della lama sottile, un misterioso coltello che permette il passaggio tra i mondi. Lyra però è al centro di un'antica profezia delle streghe e la Chiesa ha decretato la sua morte. Will e Lyra sono coscienti di avere un compito importante da svolgere, ma non sanno quale sia: perché la profezia si avveri non dovranno obbedire a un destino predefinito, ma essere liberi di scegliere
The essential companion to one of the most popular YA series of all time: His Dark Materials . Accompanies a hotly-anticipated BBC adaptation of the series in 2017/18.
When Ariel Manto uncovers a copy of The End of Mr. Y is a second-hand bookshop, she can't believe her eyes. She knows enough about its author, the outlandish Victorian scientist Thomas Lumas, to know that copies are exceedingly rare. And, some say, cursed.With Mr. Y under her arm, Ariel finds herself thrust into a thrilling adventure of love, sex, death and time-travel.
Londra, 1894: i ragazzi della banda di New Cut hanno un nuovo caso da risolvere... Benny Kaminsky , 11 anni, il geniale capo della, banda, appassionato, generoso e sempre in azione; Samuel Dobney detto Sventola , timido e riflessivo, ma energico e forte se ferito negli affetti; Bridie Malone , dai capelli rossi e dal temperamento focoso, sempre accompagnata dal fratellino Bob lo Squalo , capace di mangiare di tutto; Le gemelle Peretti , sveglissime e feroci, a dispetto dei loro visini angelici. Riuscirà il giovane e timido Dick Smith a dichiararsi alla dolce e bella Daisy? Mentre nel quartiere dilaga la mania delle scommesse, qualcuno ruba il tesoro d'argento della Venerabile Società dei Gasisti. Unico indizio un fiammifero svedese. Una perla di suspense, ironia e colpi di scena, un piccolo giallo di Philip Pullman.
Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal--including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world. Can one small girl make a difference in such great and terrible endeavors? This is Lyra: a savage, a schemer, a liar, and as fierce and true a champion as Roger or Asriel could want--but what Lyra doesn't know is that to help one of them will be to betray the other.
Тетралогия "Таинственные приключения Салли Локхарт". "Оловянная принцесса" продолжает серию детективно-приключенческих романов Ф.Пулмана. Независимость крошечного королевства Рацкавия в опасности. Джим Тейлор и Аделаида, известные читателю по книгам "Рубин во мгле", "Тень "Полярной звезды", "Тигр в колодце", а также их новый друг Бекки попадают в самую гущу исторических событий. От их воли и мужества зависит, сохранится ли королевство на карте Европы.
La inolvidable trilogía «La Materia Oscura», nombrada como una de las grandes obras de fantasía de todos los tiempos y en la que se ha inspirado la serie original de televisión de HBO, llega a su apasionante final con El catalejo lacado . «Sí, iremos a la tierra de los muertos y luego regresaremos.» Will y Lyra, cuyos destinos están entrelazados en virtud de unas fuerzas radicadas más allá de sus propios mundos, se han visto separados de forma violenta. Deben volver a encontrarse, porque tienen por delante la mayor guerra que haya habido nunca... y un viaje a un tenebroso lugar del que nunca ha regresado nadie... Una obra maestra de la narrativa y del suspense. Esta maravillosa novela de Philip Pullman es la última entrega de la trilogía «La Materia Oscura», precedida por La brújula dorada y El catalejo lacado . La crítica ha dicho... «¿Hay alguna otra novela escrita en inglés en la década pasada que se parezca a esta en nivel, profundidad y pasión?» The Telegraph «Una escritura valiente y peligrosa, como debe ser el mejor arte.» The Times «La novela más ambiciosa desde El Señor de los Anillos.» New Statesman
Mehr als 1.400 Seiten Fantasie, Spannung und Lesespaß pur in der preiswerten Taschenbuch-Gesamtausgabe der Trilogie »His Dark Materials«. Ein Schuber mit märchenhaft illustrierten Umschlägen von Dieter Wiesmüller, gestaltet von Kerstin Schürmann.
Die Waise Lyra, Hauptfigur in »Der Goldene Kompass«, lebt in einer Parallelwelt – der unseren ganz ähnlich –, in der Wissenschaft, Theologie und Magie eng miteinander verwoben sind. Als ihr bester Freund verschwindet, macht Lyra sich auf die Suche nach ihm und kommt einer finsteren Verschwörung auf die Spur. Sie muss herausfinden, was es mit dem seltsamen »Staub« auf sich hat. In »Das Magische Messer« bekommt sie dabei Unterstützung von Will, der ein besonderes Messer besitzt: Mit ihm kann er Fenster zwischen den Welten öffnen. Nach und nach entdecken Lyra und Will die Wahrheit über Lyras Herkunft. Und über ihre Rolle in der großen Schlacht, die nicht nur eine Welt umfasst und die in »Das Bernstein-Teleskop« ihren spannenden Abschluss findet.
Endlich geht es weiter! Lies die spannende Vorgeschichte zur Serie, »Über den wilden Fluss«. Und ganz neu: Band 4, »Ans andere Ende der Welt«, in dem wir Lyra als junge Studentin wiedertreffen.
Contiene los libros: La brújula dorada, La Daga y El catalejo lacado. Muchos mundos, una historia. Las aventuras de Lyra en la trilogía La Materia Oscura te llevarán a un universo muy particular: Luces del norte se sitúa en un mundo como el nuestro, pero a la vez muy diferente, en el que el extraño aletiómetro que Lyra posee la obligará a emprender un increíble viaje por las gélidas tierras árticas, donde reinan los clanes de las brujas y luchan los osos polares. En La daga se transforma el universo conocido, y Lyra llega a una ciudad misteriosa donde conoce a un enigmático muchacho: un asesino. Finalmente, El catalejo lacado descubre multitud de tierras incógnitas, y la terrible guerra que predijeron las brujas es ya inminente. Si sigues a Lyra, descubrirás que las apariencias engañan, y que los peligros y las maravillas pueden irrumpir en cualquier momento. El libro en el que se basa la película La brújula dorada.
