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Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman is an English writer from Norwich. He is the best-selling author of several books, most notably his trilogy of fantasy novels, His Dark Materials, and his fictionalised biography of Jesus, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ. The first book of His Dark Materials has been turned into the film The Golden Compass and the first two books from his Sally Lockhart series as well as his children's novel I was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers have been adapted for television.

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  • Clockwork

    Clockwork

    Author: Philip Pullman Illustrator: Peter Bailey
    Publisher: Random House
    Interest age: 10+
    Reading age: 9+

    Apprentice clock-maker Karl must craft a new figure for the great clock in town - but he is exceedingly short on inspiration.

  • I Was a Rat

    I Was a Rat

    Author: Philip Pullman Illustrator: Peter Bailey
    Publisher: Random House
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    A small boy arrives on the doorstep of a childless couple, politely but insistently asserting that he used to be a rat.

  • Northern Lights

    Northern Lights

    Author: Philip Pullman
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 9-14
    Reading age: 10+

    This extraordinary fantasy is the first book in Philip Pullman's multi-award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy

  • The Amber Spyglass

    The Amber Spyglass

    Author: Philip Pullman
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 10+
    Reading age: 10+

    Lyra and Will, the fiesty protagonists from the first two novels, are reunited to embark on their final, dangerous journey on which the future of all the worlds depend.

  • The Book of Dust The Secret Commonwealth

    The Book of Dust 2: The Secret Commonwealth

    Author: Philip Pullman Illustrator: Chris Wormell
    Publisher: Penguin Books
    Interest age: 14+
    Reading age: 11+

    The Secret Commonwealth is a deeper, darker beast than the previous His Dark Materials trilogy. Some brilliant and excitingly tense set pieces will keep you breathless and with a knot in your stomach – and desperate to know what happens next. 

  • The Firework Maker's Daughter

    The Firework Maker's Daughter

    Author: Philip Pullman
    Publisher: Random House
    Interest age: 7+
    Reading age: 7+

    A fantasy adventure story of a determined girl called Lila.

  • The Ruby in the Smoke

    The Ruby in the Smoke

    Author: Philip Pullman
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 12+
    Reading age: 12+

    Determined to discover the truth about her father's tragic death, Sally Lockhart is plunged into a dangerous and terrifying adventure that takes her to the dark heart of Victorian London.

  • The Scarecrow and His Servant

    The Scarecrow and His Servant

    Author: Philip Pullman Illustrator: Peter Bailey
    Publisher: Random House
    Interest age: 8+
    Reading age: 8+

    Struck by a sudden bolt of lightining, Scarecrow comes alive. A young boy called Jack hears the Scarecrow's call for help and is persuaded to become his servant.

  • The Subtle Knife

    The Subtle Knife

    Author: Philip Pullman Illustrator: Chris Wormell
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 9+
    Reading age: 9+

    In this second instalment of the illustrated books of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series, Chris Wormell has created another jaw-droppingly brilliant set of images that will delight existing fans and enthral new readers.

  • The Subtle Knife

    The Subtle Knife

    Author: Philip Pullman
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 10+
    Reading age: 10+

    On the run, 12-year-old Will stumbles upon a mysterious parallel world where he meets the savage young girl, Lyra. Their two seemingly separate missions lead them on a dangerous and compelling fantasy adventure.

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