Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: Lois H. Gresh
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2007-10-30
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429922273

His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as "a modern classic" by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like: *What are daemons? *Why is dust important to the series? * Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe? * What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters? *And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.

Shedding Light on His Dark Materials

Shedding Light on His Dark Materials
Author: Kurt D. Bruner
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2007
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1414315643

The bestselling authors of "Finding God in the Lord of the Rings" team up again in a study of Philip Pullmans popular "His Dark Materials" fantasy series. Released to coincide with the feature film, this book equips parents, teachers, and readers to better understand Pullmans troubling work.

The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: Paul Simpson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Fantasy fiction
ISBN: 9781843539209

Exploring the origins of "His Dark Materials" back to the life of its creator, this resource also covers the creation of the trilogy, author Phillip Pullmans inspiration, response from reviewers, fans, and religious leaders, and a guide to the meaning of Pullmans alternate words.Rough Guide

Serpentine

Serpentine
Author: Philip Pullman
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2020-10-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0241475104

**Don't miss the second series of His Dark Materials on BBC One this November.** A brand new short story set in the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust by master storyteller, Philip Pullman. Serpentine is a perfect gift for every Pullman fan, new and old. 'Lyra Silvertongue, you're very welcome . . . Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits' Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon have left the events of His Dark Materials far behind. In this snapshot of their forever-changed lives they return to the North to visit an old friend, where we will learn that things are not exactly as they seem . . . Illustrated throughout by Tom Duxbury, the perfect re-entry for fans of His Dark Materials and a wonderful companion to The Book of Dust. 'It's a stunning achievement, the universe Pullman has created and continues to build on' New York Times 'Pullman is an easeful storyteller and an intricate and inventive world-builder, and everything he has to write is worth reading' Telegraph

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy
Author: Claire Squires
Publisher: Bloomsbury Continuum
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2003
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780826414793

The aim of this series is to provide accessible and informative introductions to some of the most popular, most acclaimed and most influential novels of recent years. This volume covers Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials Trilogy'.

The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: Mary Gribbin
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2008-12-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 030754544X

HIS DARK MATERIALS IS SOON TO BE AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES STARRING DAFNE KEEN, RUTH WILSON, JAMES McAVOY, AND LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA! Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What’s the truth behind it all? Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra’s hair? How do the Gallivespians’ lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman’s bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose. Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials! ** THE BOOK OF DUST ** La Belle Sauvage—now in paperback The Secret Commonwealth—coming October 3

Northern Lights

Northern Lights
Author: Philip Pullman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2017-10-19
Genre: Arctic regions
ISBN: 9781407186108

The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.

The Subtle Knife

The Subtle Knife
Author: Philip Pullman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Large type books
ISBN: 9780786241248

As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife.

The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman

The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman
Author: David Colbert
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780425207901

Presents the fantasy world created by author Philip Pullman in His Dark Materials novels, examining the sources and meanings of the philosophy and themes behind the stories, as well as the characters, myths, and plots.