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His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition

His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition

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November 14, 2023 | ISBN 9780593652206

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About the Book

A stunning new edition of this prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe that tells how aeronaut Lee Scoresby and the armored bear Iorek Byrnison first met. Now with full-color illustrations from Chris Wormell.

After winning his hot-air balloon in a poker game, Lee Scoresby and his dæmon, Hester, find themselves floating north. On landing, it’s not long before Scoresby is embroiled in a deadly plot involving an oil magnate, a corrupt mayoral candidate, and Lee’s longtime nemesis—a hired killer. Lee’s been in tight spots before, but getting out of this mess will require some sharp shooting and the help of an unlikely new ally—the massive, surly, armored bear Iorek Byrnison. 

Newly illustrated in full color by renowned print-maker Chris Wormell, this edition is a wonderfully gift-worthy production.
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Praise for His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition

★ "Two of the most beloved characters from Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy, Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnison, get their own novella, giving readers a glimpse into their initial meeting and friendship. Lovely, full-color artwork . . . truly enhances the beautifully written story." —School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Pullman is as fine a writer as there is for young people, and this book is a small gem." —Booklist, starred review

"An action-oriented mini masterpiece." —Kirkus Reviews
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His Dark Materials Series

His Dark Materials: The Amber Spyglass (Book 3)
His Dark Materials: The Subtle Knife (Book 2)
His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass (Book 1)
His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition
His Dark Materials: The Collectors
The Subtle Knife Graphic Novel
His Dark Materials: Lyra's Oxford, Gift Edition
His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass Illustrated Edition
His Dark Materials: Serpentine
His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass (HBO Tie-In Edition)
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About the Author

Philip Pullman

PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed and best-selling writers at work today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all time by Newsweek and one of the all-time greatest novels by Entertainment Weekly. In 2004, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He lives in Oxford, England.

To learn more, please visit philip-pullman.com or follow him on facebook at Philip Pullman author, and on Twitter at @PhilipPullman.


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Chris Wormell
Chris Wormell was the winner of the Ragazza Prize at Bologna in 1991. His book Two Frogs was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and was awarded the Nestlé Smarties Book Bronze Medal Prize for Ages 5 and under. More by Chris Wormell
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