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The subtle knife

His dark materials ; bk. 2

by Pullman Philip

Synopsis

In this stunning sequel toThe Golden Compass,the intrepid Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted otherworld—Cittagazze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: twelve-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 uncover a deadly secret: an object of extraordinary and devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat--and the shattering truth of their own destiny.

This Yearling paperback edition contains 17 pages of bonus material: the secret letters and notes of Dr. Stanislaus Grumman. It also features chapter-opening artwork by Philip Pullman.

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Book Information

Copyright year 1997
ISBN-13 9780440418337
ISBN-10 044041833X
Class Copyright
Publisher Yearling
Subject FICTION;JUVENILE FICTION
File Size 0 MB
Number of Pages 330
Shelf No. JM728
Grade Range 5 - 12
Ages 10 - 17