The Book of Dust Series by Philip Pullman 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One
The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780553510744, 9780553510706
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age Range: 12+ (Young Adult / Adult Crossover)

Overview
This two-book paperback collection brings together Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth, the first two volumes of The Book of Dust, his celebrated companion series to His Dark Materials. These novels widen the world of Lyra Silvertongue, weaving political intrigue, hidden knowledge, and the mysterious substance called Dust into a sweeping, richly detailed fantasy saga. Perfect for older teens and adult readers who love richly imagined worlds and page-turning adventure, this set offers hours of immersive reading and makes a thoughtful, lasting gift for any fantasy fan's shelf.

About the Books
La Belle Sauvage opens the series with Malcolm Polstead, an inquisitive innkeeper's son drawn into a dangerous conspiracy when an infant girl named Lyra is placed in the care of nuns near his home. As catastrophic floods sweep the land, Malcolm and his companion Alice must ferry Lyra to safety past secret agents and a totalitarian religious authority determined to control the truth about Dust. The Secret Commonwealth picks up two decades later, following an adult Lyra as she grapples with a fractured relationship with her daemon and is pulled into a continent-spanning journey through Asia Minor and the Middle East in search of answers about Dust, philosophy, and her own fractured sense of self. Pullman broadens the scope of the world dramatically, deepening the mythology first established in His Dark Materials while exploring the tension between imagination and rationalism. Together, these two novels showcase Pullman's gift for blending large-scale adventure with intimate emotional stakes.

Key Benefits

• Two full-length paperback novels in Philip Pullman's acclaimed Book of Dust series
• Expands the His Dark Materials universe with new characters and deeper mythology
• Blends fast-paced adventure with themes of faith, knowledge, and power
• Ideal gift for teen and adult fantasy readers, birthdays, or the holidays
• Brand new paperback condition, ready for gifting or collection
• Great for book clubs and readers who enjoy character-driven fantasy

Book-by-Book Guide
La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One — Malcolm Polstead and companion Alice risk everything to protect infant Lyra during a catastrophic flood and chase across a re-imagined Oxford.
The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two — A now-adult Lyra, estranged from her daemon, journeys east in search of truth about Dust and her fractured identity.

About the Author
Philip Pullman is an acclaimed British author best known for His Dark Materials trilogy and its companion series, The Book of Dust. His work is celebrated for combining thrilling adventure with philosophical depth, exploring themes of belief, free will, and human nature through richly imagined alternate worlds. Pullman's storytelling has earned him numerous honors and a devoted international readership across multiple generations. He continues to expand the mythology of Lyra's world, crafting novels that resonate with teen and adult readers alike who appreciate fantasy fiction grounded in genuine emotional and intellectual weight.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for holiday gifting, birthdays, or a well-earned summer reading binge, this two-book paperback set delivers Pullman's signature blend of thrilling adventure and genuine emotional depth. Fans of His Dark Materials will love returning to Lyra's richly imagined world, while newcomers get a gripping, satisfying entry point into a modern fantasy classic worth savoring.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.