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Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Author : Lois H. Gresh

Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 33,49 MB

Release : 2007-10-30

Category : Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN : 1429922273

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His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as "a modern classic" by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like: *What are daemons? *Why is dust important to the series? * Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe? * What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters? *And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.



Shedding Light on His Dark Materials

Author : Kurt D. Bruner

Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Page : 191 pages

File Size : 19,68 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1414315643

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The bestselling authors of "Finding God in the Lord of the Rings" team up again in a study of Philip Pullmans popular "His Dark Materials" fantasy series. Released to coincide with the feature film, this book equips parents, teachers, and readers to better understand Pullmans troubling work.



The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Author : Paul Simpson

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 24,79 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Fantasy fiction

ISBN : 9781843539209

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Exploring the origins of "His Dark Materials" back to the life of its creator, this resource also covers the creation of the trilogy, author Phillip Pullmans inspiration, response from reviewers, fans, and religious leaders, and a guide to the meaning of Pullmans alternate words.Rough Guide



Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy

Author : Claire Squires

Publisher : Bloomsbury Continuum

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 39,18 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9780826414793

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The aim of this series is to provide accessible and informative introductions to some of the most popular, most acclaimed and most influential novels of recent years. This volume covers Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials Trilogy'.



Northern Lights

Author : Philip Pullman

Publisher :

Page : 448 pages

File Size : 46,70 MB

Release : 2017-10-19

Category : Arctic regions

ISBN : 9781407186108

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The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.



The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Author : Mary Gribbin

Publisher : Laurel Leaf

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 22,19 MB

Release : 2008-12-24

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 030754544X

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HIS DARK MATERIALS IS SOON TO BE AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES STARRING DAFNE KEEN, RUTH WILSON, JAMES McAVOY, AND LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA! Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What’s the truth behind it all? Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra’s hair? How do the Gallivespians’ lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman’s bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose. Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials! ** THE BOOK OF DUST ** La Belle Sauvage—now in paperback The Secret Commonwealth—coming October 3



Serpentine

Author : Philip Pullman

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 27,78 MB

Release : 2020-10-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0241475104

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**Don't miss the second series of His Dark Materials on BBC One this November.** A brand new short story set in the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust by master storyteller, Philip Pullman. Serpentine is a perfect gift for every Pullman fan, new and old. 'Lyra Silvertongue, you're very welcome . . . Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits' Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon have left the events of His Dark Materials far behind. In this snapshot of their forever-changed lives they return to the North to visit an old friend, where we will learn that things are not exactly as they seem . . . Illustrated throughout by Tom Duxbury, the perfect re-entry for fans of His Dark Materials and a wonderful companion to The Book of Dust. 'It's a stunning achievement, the universe Pullman has created and continues to build on' New York Times 'Pullman is an easeful storyteller and an intricate and inventive world-builder, and everything he has to write is worth reading' Telegraph



The Subtle Knife

Author : Philip Pullman

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,46 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Large type books

ISBN : 9780786241248

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As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife.



His Dark Materials

Author : Philip Pullman

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 13,48 MB

Release : 1998

Category :

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Count Karlstein

Author : Philip Pullman

Publisher : Yearling

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 40,68 MB

Release : 2000-02-22

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0375803483

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Now in paperback, a spooky and funny middle-grade thriller from the author of The Golden Compass.