{"product_id":"book-of-dust-la-belle-sauvage-secret-commonwealth-2-book-set-fiction-paperback","title":"The Book of Dust Series by Philip Pullman 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLa Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780553510744, 9780553510706\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 12+ (Young Adult \/ Adult Crossover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo full-length paperback novels in Philip Pullman's acclaimed Book of Dust series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands the His Dark Materials universe with new characters and deeper mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends fast-paced adventure with themes of faith, knowledge, and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for teen and adult fantasy readers, birthdays, or the holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback condition, ready for gifting or collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for book clubs and readers who enjoy character-driven fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLa 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhilip 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philip Pullman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56837638291830,"sku":"NBB-MAN-LOWPLEX-U24-VRT-B0BYL7VNQ6","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/book-of-dust-philip-pullman-paperback-48329590.jpg?v=1785427971","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/book-of-dust-la-belle-sauvage-secret-commonwealth-2-book-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}