The Subtle Knife: Book two in the His Dark Materials trilogy

Name: William Joseph
Price range: $

by Philip Pullman

Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 10+

Published by Scholastic, 2015

Adventure
Classics
Coming-of-age
Fantasy
Love and romance
Thriller

About this book

On the run with a man's murder on his conscience, 12-year-old Will stumbles upon Cittagazze, 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.

This gripping, atmospheric tale - the second book in the His Dark Materials trilogy - is hard to put down.

About the author

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 are now a BBC TV series. 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 also been adapted for television.

What to read next

We know that children can get hooked on a favourite book series or author and struggle to find something they love as much, but we’re here to help.

His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman: what to read next

Once you’ve been entranced by His Dark Materials, it can be tricky to find the next book that will give you a similar experience. There are many elements to love in this series, so here are some suggestions for equally enjoyable reads. We want to hear your ideas too!