Northern Lights - The Graphic Novel Volume 2

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A stunning graphic novel adaptation of part two of Northern Lights, the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy. Lyra and Pantalaimon have journeyed north, in search of the missing children and Lord Asriel. But the frozen wilds are harsh and unhospitable, and fearsome enemies are waiting at every turn. If Lyra is to succeed in her quest, she must enlist the help of unexpected allies- an armoured bear and a witch queen. The path ahead will lead to dark truths and grave danger . . . The second book in a stunning three-volume graphic novel adaptation of Northern Lights, the first of which won the Prix Jeunesse du Festival d'Angoulame.

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The storys signature fantasies are realized with compelling force. Skillfully translated back into English, Melchior-Durand and Oubreries retelling will bring Pullmans work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
Superb . . . all-stops-out thrilling. * The Washington Post *

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Philip Pullman (Author) Philip Pullman is one of the most highly respected children's authors writing today. Winner of many prestigious awards, including the Carnegie of Carnegies and the Whitbread Award, Pullman's epic fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials has been acclaimed as a modern classic. It has sold 17.5 million copies worldwide and been translated into 40 languages. In 2005 he was awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. He lives in Oxford. Clement Oubrerie (Illustrator) Clement Oubrerie was born in Paris in 1966 and has illustrated more than forty children's books.