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Amber Spyglass :His Dark Materials 3

by Philip Pullman

Amber Spyglass :His Dark Materials 3 Cover

Awards

Winner of the 2001 Whitbread Award

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

The Amber Spyglass brings the intrigue of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife to a heartstopping end, marking the final volume of His Dark Materials as the most powerful of the trilogy.

Along with the return of Lyra, Will, Mrs. Coulter, Lord Asriel, Dr. Mary Malone, and Iorek Byrnison the armored bear, come a host of new characters: the Mulefa, mysterious wheeled creatures with the power to see Dust; Gallivespian Lord Roke, a hand-high spymaster to Lord Asriel; and Metatron, a fierce and mighty angel. So, too, come startling revelations: the painful price Lyra must pay to walk through the land of the dead, the haunting power of Dr. Malone's amber spyglass, and the names of who will live — and who will die — for love. And all the while, war rages with the Kingdom of Heaven, a brutal battle that — in its shocking outcome — will uncover the secret of Dust.

Philip Pullman deftly brings the cliff-hangers and mysteries of His Dark Materials to an earthshattering conclusion — and confirms his fantasy trilogy as an undoubted and enduring classic.

Review:

"Philip Pullman is a writer I very much admire. I think he can write most adult authors off the page....I think he's amazing." J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series

Review:

"[S]atisfies deeply: full of grand set pieces, resplendent language, and glorious storytelling....[A] brilliant and vivid canvas....There are roaring battles and moments of great tenderness; there are unforgettable scenes....Readers will be chastened — and warmed — and sorry to see the last page." Kirkus Reviews

Review:

"[T]he message of the book remains clear and exhilarating; it is vital to use wisely the divine gifts of consciousness and free will. This is a subtle and complex treatment of the eternal battle between good and evil." School Library Journal

Synopsis:

In the bestselling finale to this trilogy, Lord Asriel rallies his troops of angels in rebellion, Dr. Malone builds a magnificent amber spyglass and young Lyra and Will journey to a world where no living soul has ever gone.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780345413376
Subtitle:
His Dark Materials - Book III
Author:
Pullman, Philip
Publisher:
Del Rey Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Fantasy fiction, American
Subject:
Juvenile fiction
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
His Dark Materials (Paperback)
Series Volume:
03
Publication Date:
October 2001
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
6.90x4.19x1.10 in. .51 lbs.
Age Level:
13-17

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