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The Subtle Knife

by Philip Pullman

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Synopses & Reviews

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)

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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)

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)

About the Author

Philip Pullman is the author of The Golden Compass as well as the highly acclaimed trilogy of Victorian thrillers featuring heroine Sally Lockhart: The Ruby in the Smoke, Shadow in the North, and The Tiger in the Well. A graduate of Oxford University with a degree in English, he teaches literature at Westminster College and has written novels, plays, and picture books for readers of all ages. He lives with his family in England.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440418337
Author:
Pullman, Philip
Publisher:
Yearling Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Arctic regions
Subject:
Kidnapping
Subject:
Missing persons
Subject:
Fantasy fiction, English
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
His Dark Materials (Paperback)
Series Volume:
02
Publication Date:
May 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
7.63x5.24x.90 in. .51 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17

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