{"product_id":"his-dark-materials-book-of-dust-4-books-collection-philip-pullman-paperback","title":"His Dark Materials \u0026 The Book of Dust Collection by Philip Pullman 4 Books Set - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLyra's Oxford\u003cbr\u003eOnce Upon a Time in the North\u003cbr\u003eLa Belle Sauvage (The Book of Dust, Volume One)\u003cbr\u003eThe Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, Volume Two)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: David Fickling Books, Penguin, Doubleday Children's Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the richly imagined world of daemons, alethiometers, and parallel universes with this four-book paperback collection from Philip Pullman. This bundle gathers two beloved companion novellas, Lyra's Oxford and Once Upon a Time in the North, alongside the first two Book of Dust novels, La Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth. Together they expand Lyra's story before and after the original trilogy, deepening the mythology for longtime fans and new readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis four-book paperback set gathers treasured companion stories from Philip Pullman's celebrated His Dark Materials universe. Lyra's Oxford is a slim, atmospheric novella returning readers to Lyra Belacqua's home city two years after the original trilogy, complete with in-world ephemera like a fold-out map. Once Upon a Time in the North spotlights aeronaut Lee Scoresby, recounting a standoff that reveals how he first teamed up with the armored bear Iorek Byrnison. The set then shifts into The Book of Dust duology: La Belle Sauvage rewinds to Lyra's infancy, following Malcolm Polstead as he protects baby Lyra during a flood, while The Secret Commonwealth jumps forward to a young-adult Lyra whose fractured bond with her daemon sends her on a dangerous journey abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour brand-new paperbacks expanding the His Dark Materials universe beyond the original trilogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes both Book of Dust volumes released so far, La Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundles two companion novellas, Lyra's Oxford and Once Upon a Time in the North\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for fantasy fans, teens, and adults who love richly built fictional worlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for holiday gifting, birthdays, or completing a Philip Pullman collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight paperback format, easy to pack for travel or school reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLyra's Oxford — A short, illustrated return to Lyra's home city two years after the original trilogy, packed with maps and ephemera.\u003cbr\u003eOnce Upon a Time in the North — A prequel following Lee Scoresby's first meeting with the armored bear Iorek Byrnison on a remote northern island.\u003cbr\u003eLa Belle Sauvage — The first Book of Dust novel, following Malcolm Polstead as he protects the infant Lyra during a dangerous flood.\u003cbr\u003eThe Secret Commonwealth — The second Book of Dust novel, following Lyra as a young woman whose fractured daemon bond sends her abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilip Pullman is a celebrated English author best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy, following Lyra Belacqua through parallel worlds of daemons, armored bears, and cosmic theology. Born in Norwich, England, in 1946, Pullman worked as a schoolteacher before turning to writing full time, and his storytelling draws heavily on folklore, science, and philosophy. His work blends adventure and coming-of-age drama, earning a devoted international readership across children's and adult shelves alike. With The Book of Dust, Pullman returned to Lyra's universe to tell new stories set before and after the original trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection delivers Lyra's world far beyond the original trilogy, perfect for fans craving more daemons, armored bears, and alethiometer mystery. Whether it's a birthday gift, holiday present, or stocking stuffer for a teen fantasy reader, or simply rounding out your own shelf, these four paperbacks make a thoughtful, lasting addition to any collection.\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":58895040151926,"sku":"MAN-VRT-PNG-U251640-9124110345","price":54.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/his-dark-materials-book-of-dust-philip-pullman-paperback.jpg?v=1791313499","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/his-dark-materials-book-of-dust-4-books-collection-philip-pullman-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}