His Dark Materials 3-Book Mass Market Paperback Boxed Set: The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass - Softcover

Pullman, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440238609 ISBN 13: 9780440238607

Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library, 2003

Synopsis

HIS DARK MATERIALS IS NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES STARRING DAFNE KEEN, RUTH WILSON, JAMES McAVOY, AND LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA!

The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass are available together in a collectible His Dark Materials boxed set perfect for any fan or newcomer to this modern fantasy classic series that has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists.

These thrilling adventures tell the story of Lyra and Will--two ordinary children on a perilous journey through shimmering haunted otherworlds. They will meet witches and armored bears, fallen angels and soul-eating specters. And in the end, the fate of both the living--and the dead--will rely on them.

Phillip Pullman's spellbinding His Dark Materials trilogy has captivated readers for over twenty years and won acclaim at every turn. It will have you questioning everything you know about your world and wondering what really lies just out of reach.

Honors and Praise for His Dark Materials:
An Entertainment Weekly All-Time Greatest Novel
A Newsweek Top 100 Book of All Time

"Arguably the best juvenile fantasy novel of the past twenty years." --The Washington Post

"Very grand indeed." --The New York Times

"Pullman is quite possibly a genius." --Newsweek

Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials!
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Review

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy astounded the literary world, reaping high praise from adults as well as children. The final book in the trilogy, The Amber Spyglass, was published to great literary acclaim, earning Pullman a place on the longlist for the prestigious Booker Prize and pushing the trilogy toward cult fiction status for both children and adults.

This stunning box set contains the three books in the trilogy: The Subtle Knife, Northern Lights and The Amber Spyglass, and is the perfect gift for anyone who is looking for a challenging read. It's recommended for age 10 and above. --Susan Harrison

Review

Praise for THE GOLDEN COMPASS

"Marvelous." --The New Yorker

"Pullman is quite possibly a genius... Using the lineaments of fantasy to tell the truth about the universal experience of growing up." --Newsweek

Praise for THE SUBTLE KNIFE

"Just as quick-moving and unputdownable as The Golden Compass. . . . The mysteries deepen and the wonders grow even more extravagant." --The Washington Post

"Pullman's imagination soars . . . A literary rollercoaster ride you won't want to miss."--The Boston Globe

"The story gallops with ferocious momentum . . . Devilishly inventive." --The New York Times Book Review

Praise for THE AMBER SPYGLASS

"War, politics, magic, science, individual lives and cosmic destinies are all here . . . shaped and assembled into a narrative of tremendous pace by a man with a generous, precise intelligence. I am completely enchanted." --The New York Times Book Review

"Breathtaking adventure . . . a terrific story, eloquently told." --The Boston Globe

Edition details

• Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0440238609
• ISBN 13: 9780440238607
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English