His Dark Materials 2 Books Collection Set by Philip Pullman - Young Adult - Hardback

Titles in This Set
Lyra's Oxford
Once Upon a Time in the North

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Doubleday Childrens
Age Range: Ages 12+ (Grade 7+)

Overview
This hardcover two-book collection gathers two treasured companion tales from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe: Lyra's Oxford and Once Upon a Time in the North. Each slim, beautifully produced volume stands on its own as a self-contained adventure while deepening the mythology fans already love. Lyra's Oxford follows Lyra Belacqua two years after The Amber Spyglass, while Once Upon a Time in the North rewinds to the first meeting of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnison. Together they make a striking hardcover set for gifting or rereading the His Dark Materials world.

About the Books
Lyra's Oxford opens on the rooftops of Jordan College, where Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon are drawn into a mystery involving a wounded witch's daemon and rumors of sickness spreading in the north. Illustrated throughout with wood-cut engravings by John Lawrence, the book folds in extra "souvenirs" from Lyra's world, including a map of her Oxford, that reward close, curious readers. Once Upon a Time in the North turns the clock back on the wider saga, tracing how the aeronaut Lee Scoresby and the armored bear Iorek Byrnison first crossed paths in a windswept Arctic trading town, amid political maneuvering and a memorable duel. Both novellas expand the world introduced in Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, and both were first published by Doubleday. Presented here together in matching hardcover editions, the set lets readers move between Lyra's Oxford streets and Scoresby's frozen north in a single sitting, picking up threads of loyalty, curiosity, and courage that run through the larger trilogy. Longtime fans will appreciate the added texture these stories give secondary characters, while newer readers get an accessible entry point into Pullman's fantasy world.

Key Benefits

• Two hardcover companion novellas set in the His Dark Materials universe, in one collection
• Lyra's Oxford includes wood-cut illustrations and extra "souvenir" ephemera from Lyra's world
• Once Upon a Time in the North reveals the origin of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnison's alliance
• Durable hardcover format built for repeat reading and long-term shelf display
• Great gift for His Dark Materials fans, collectors, and fantasy-loving teens and adults
• Short, self-contained stories that work as standalone reads or companions to the main trilogy

Book-by-Book Guide
Lyra's Oxford — Set two years after The Amber Spyglass, this illustrated novella follows Lyra and Pantalaimon as they help a mysterious witch's daemon on the rooftops and streets of her Oxford.
Once Upon a Time in the North — This prequel novella tells how aeronaut Lee Scoresby and armored bear Iorek Byrnison first met and allied in a tense Arctic town.

About the Author
Philip Pullman is a British author best known for His Dark Materials, the trilogy comprising Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, and its companion series The Book of Dust. His work has won the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread (now Costa) Award, and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for his body of work. Pullman lives in Oxford, England, the city that inspired much of the world found in Lyra's Oxford and the wider His Dark Materials saga. He continues to write novellas and full-length novels that expand this beloved fantasy universe for readers of all ages.

Why You'll Love This Set
Compact, atmospheric, and beautifully packaged, this hardcover duo is an ideal holiday or birthday gift for His Dark Materials fans, a satisfying stocking stuffer for teen readers, and a smart addition to any classroom or home fantasy library shelf.

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