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The Subtle Knife
His Dark Materials Series, Book II
by 
Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman
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Publisher: Listening Library
Subject(s):  Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Language(s):  English
Awards:  Audio Award Nominee
Audio Publishers Association
Best Books for Young Adults
Young Adult Library Services Association
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File size:   128347 KB
ISBN:   9780739350355
Release date:   Aug 15, 2006

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Here is the highly anticipated second installment of Philip Pullman's epic fantasy trilogy, begun with the critically acclaimed The Golden Compass. Lyra and Will, her newfound friend, tumble separately into the strange tropical otherworld of Cittàgazze, "the city of magpies," where adults are curiously absent and children run wild. Here their lives become inextricably entwined when Lyra's alethiometer gives her a simple command: find Will's father. Their search is plagued with obstacles—some familiar and some horribly new and unfathomable—but it eventually brings them closer to Will's father and to the Subtle Knife, a deadly, magical, ancient tool that cuts windows between worlds. Through it all, Will and Lyra find themselves hurtling toward the center of a fierce battle against a force so awesome that leagues of mortals, witches, beasts, and spirits from every world are uniting in fear and anger against it. This breathtaking sequel will leave listeners eager for the third and final volume of His Dark Materials.

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Reviews

Publishers Weekly, Starred ...
"More than fulfilling the promise of The Golden Compass, this second volume starts off at a heart-thumping pace and never slows down....The grandly exuberant storytelling is sure to enthrall."
 
The Horn Book Magazine, Starred...
"The intricacy of the plot is staggering. . . .There is no doubt that the work is stunningly ambitious, original, and fascinating."
 
Booklist, Starred...
"The character development as well as the relentless pace . . . make this a resoundingly successful sequel . . . it will leave readers desperate for the next installment."
 
The Boston Globe...
"A literary rollercoaster ride you won't want to miss."
 

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