The Subtle Knife

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Knopf, 1997 - Juvenile Fiction - 326 pages
In a breathtaking sequel to The Golden Compass, readers follow adventures of Philip Pullman's epic fantasy trilogy chronicling the otherworldly adventures of Lura and her friend, Will. Intricate prose of this fast-paced story together has won honors such as ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Publishers Weekly Book of the Year and Horn Book Fanfare Honor.

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About the author (1997)

Philip Pullman is the author of The Golden Compass as well as the highly acclaimed trilogy of Victorian thrillers featuring heroine Sally Lockhart: The Ruby in the Smoke, Shadow in the North, and The Tiger in the Well. A graduate of Oxford University with a degree in English, he teaches literature at Westminster College and has written novels, plays, and picture books for readers of all ages. He lives with his family in England.


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