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His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition

By Philip Pullman
Illustrated by Chris Wormell

By Philip Pullman
Illustrated by Chris Wormell

By Philip Pullman
Illustrated by Chris Wormell

By Philip Pullman
Illustrated by Chris Wormell

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Part of His Dark Materials

Part of His Dark Materials

Hardcover $25.99

Nov 14, 2023 | ISBN 9780593652190 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

Ebook $12.99

Nov 14, 2023 | ISBN 9780593652206 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition

    A stunning new edition of this prequel episode from Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials universe that tells how aeronaut Lee Scoresby and the armored bear Iorek Byrnison first met. Now with full-color illustrations from Chris Wormell.

    After winning his hot-air balloon in a poker game, Lee Scoresby and his dæmon, Hester, find themselves floating north. On landing, it’s not long before Scoresby is embroiled in a deadly plot involving an oil magnate, a corrupt mayoral candidate, and Lee’s longtime nemesis—a hired killer. Lee’s been in tight spots before, but getting out of this mess will require some sharp shooting and the help of an unlikely new ally—the massive, surly, armored bear Iorek Byrnison. 

    Newly illustrated in full color by renowned print-maker Chris Wormell, this edition is a wonderfully gift-worthy production.

    About His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition

    A stunning new edition of this prequel episode from Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials universe that tells how aeronaut Lee Scoresby and the armored bear Iorek Byrnison first met. Now with full-color illustrations from Chris Wormell.

    After winning his hot-air balloon in a poker game, Lee Scoresby and his dæmon, Hester, find themselves floating north. On landing, it’s not long before Scoresby is embroiled in a deadly plot involving an oil magnate, a corrupt mayoral candidate, and Lee’s longtime nemesis—a hired killer. Lee’s been in tight spots before, but getting out of this mess will require some sharp shooting and the help of an unlikely new ally—the massive, surly, armored bear Iorek Byrnison. 

    Newly illustrated in full color by renowned print-maker Chris Wormell, this edition is a wonderfully gift-worthy production.

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    Also by Philip Pullman

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    About Philip Pullman

    PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed and best-selling writers at work today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all… More about Philip Pullman

    About Chris Wormell

    Chris Wormell was the winner of the Ragazza Prize at Bologna in 1991. His book Two Frogs was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and was awarded the Nestlé Smarties Book Bronze Medal Prize for Ages 5 and under.

    About Philip Pullman

    PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed and best-selling writers at work today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all… More about Philip Pullman

    About Chris Wormell

    Chris Wormell was the winner of the Ragazza Prize at Bologna in 1991. His book Two Frogs was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and was awarded the Nestlé Smarties Book Bronze Medal Prize for Ages 5 and under.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $25.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Nov 14, 2023 | 176 Pages | 7-3/8 x 9-13/16 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593652190

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $12.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Nov 14, 2023 | 176 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593652206

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    Praise

    ★ ”Two of the most beloved characters from Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy, Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnison, get their own novella, giving readers a glimpse into their initial meeting and friendship. Lovely, full-color artwork . . . truly enhances the beautifully written story.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    ★ ”Pullman is as fine a writer as there is for young people, and this book is a small gem.” —Booklist, starred review

    “An action-oriented mini masterpiece.” —Kirkus Reviews

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