La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One

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by Philip Pullman

(26 reviews)

His Dark Materials is widely regarded as a modern classic, having sold millions of copies across the world, been translated into more than 40 languages, and, most recently, been adapted into a critically acclaimed BBC drama.

Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust trilogy returns to the world of His Dark Materials and continues the story of Lyra Silvertongue’s search for “Dust” and the downfall of the Magisterium.

Pullman describes the series as not a prequel or a sequel but an “equel” as it follows events before, during and after His Dark Materials. The books can be read on their own, but we recommend starting with Northern Lights and reading the works in order.

The Book of Dust series follows Lyra’s story at different points in her life. The first book, La Belle Sauvage, recounts events that happened eleven years before Northern Lights when Lyra was a baby and the second, The Secret Commonwealth, picks up the story when Lyra is a young adult studying at St Sophia’s College in Oxford. This book contains some adult themes and so is recommended for adults and confident readers 13+.

Philip Pullman’s books are not only gripping adventures, but also raise thought-provoking questions about consciousness, growing-up and power in our society.

All the Book of Dust books in order:
Book 1: La Belle Sauvage (2017)
Book 2: The Secret Commonwealth (2019)

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La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One

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La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One

Eleven-year-old Malcolm Polstead and his daemon, Asta, live with his parents at the Trout Inn near Oxford. Across the Ri... MoreLa Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One

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The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two

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The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two

From the author of the phenomenal His Dark Materials comes the next chapter in the story of Lyra Silvertongue . . .Lyra ... MoreThe Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two

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The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two

by Jamee

Philip Pullman wrote my favourite book of all time: The Northern Lights, so I could hardly not enjoy this. His prose and world building is second to n...
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I absolutely loved this book. I enjoyed the story and the writing style.

I agree with some of the other reviews, that some of the language and them...
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by Nicola0503

It took me 3 attempts to start this book (and now I’m not sure why!) because it was a great book and I very much enjoyed reading it!
It’s been quite...

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