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The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 (His Dark Materials #02)
by Philip Pullman
Powells.com Staff Pick
The second book in the fantastic His Dark Materials trilogy, The Subtle Knife is also the spookiest. It includes abandoned cities, orphans, soul-sucking ghosts, physicists, angel armies, zeppelins, parallel universes, arctic explorers, academic intrigue, witches, and scheming priests, among other things. (Seriously.)
Recommended by Ben B., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworld — Cittàgazze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm.
On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will discover an object of devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat — and the shattering truth of their own destiny.
Review:
"A literary rollercoaster ride you won't want to miss." The Boston Globe
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)
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)
Review:
"These first two volumes of [the] His Dark Materials trilogy are, simply, magnificent. Pullman has the power of a master fantasist. He imbues an age-old classical struggle with a new mythic vision, the depth and realization of which are staggering." Jennifer Fakolt, VOYA
Review:
"As in the first book, the stakes are high and the action is rapid and occasionally violent....The Subtle Knife ends with even more of a cliff-hanger than The Golden Compass, and fans will eagerly await book three for the final resolution." School Library Journal
Review:
"Just as quick-moving and unputdownable as [The Golden Compass]....The mysteries deepen and the wonders grow even more extravagant." The Washington Post Book World
Review:
"The powerful second installment....[V]intage Pullman..." Kirkus Reviews
Review:
"Though this second volume almost succumbs to middle book syndrome, Pullman...avoids it, adroitly, by force of theme....Phillip Pullman measures up; his work is devilishly inventive....Put Philip Pullman on the shelf with Ursula K. LeGuin, Susan Cooper, Lloyd Alexander..." Gregory Maguire, The New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Philip Pullman is a renowned author and storyteller both here and abroad. His books for young readers include the Sally Lockhart trilogy, Spring-Heeled Jack, I Was a Rat!, and Puss in Boots.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780440238140
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Laurel-Leaf Books
- Author:
- Subject:
- Action & Adventure
- Subject:
- Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Subject:
- Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
- Subject:
- Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy
- Subject:
- Fantasy
- Subject:
- Imaginary places
- Copyright:
- 2003
- Edition Number:
- Reprint ed.
- Edition Description:
- Paperback
- Series:
- His Dark Materials
- Series Volume:
- 02
- Publication Date:
- September 2003
- Binding:
- Mass Market Paperbound
- Language:
- English
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 7.05x4.19x.85 in. .33 lbs.
- Age Level:
- 12-UP
