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Subtle Knife :his Dark Materials 02

by Philip Pullman

Subtle Knife :his Dark Materials 02 Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Review:

"The intricacy of the plot is staggering...There is no doubt that the work is stunningly ambitious, original, and fascinating." The Horn Book (starred review)

Review:

"The character development as well as the relentless pace...make this a resoundingly successful sequel...it will leave readers desperate for the next installment."-Booklist (starred review)

From the Paperback edition.

Review:

"More than fulfilling the promise of The Golden Compass, this second volume starts off at a heart-thumping pace and never slows down....The grandly exuberant storytelling is sure to enthrall."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Synopsis:

Lyra and Will Parry, in a desperate flight for his life, are drawn closer to Will's father and closer to the Subtle Knife, a deadly, magical, ancient tool that cuts windows between worlds.

About the Author

Philip Pullman is the acclaimed author of the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. His other books for children and young adults include Count Karlstein and a trilogy of Victorian thrillers featuring Sally Lockhart. The Golden Compass, the first of Pullman's His Dark Materials triology, won the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Fiction Prize.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780345413369
Author:
Pullman, Philip
Publisher:
Random House
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Adventure and adventurers
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - Epic
Subject:
Juvenile fiction
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
His Dark Materials Paperback
Series Volume:
02
Publication Date:
March 1998
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbou
Grade Level:
Elementary and junior high
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
6.92x4.24x.82 in. .33 lbs.
Age Level:
12-99

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