The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1)

By Philip Pullman

Book Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Philip Pullman returns to the parallel world of His Dark Materials to expand on the story of Lyra, "one of fantasy's most indelible heroines" (The New York Times Magazine).

Don't miss Volume II of The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth

Malcolm Polstead and his daemon, Asta, are used to overhearing news and the occasional scandal at the inn run by his family. But during a winter of unceasing rain, Malcolm finds a mysterious object--and finds himself in grave danger.

Inside the object is a cryptic message about something called Dust; and it's not long before Malcolm is approached by the spy for whom this message was actually intended. When she asks Malcolm to keep his eyes open, he begins to notice suspicious characters everywhere: the explorer Lord Asriel, clearly on the run; enforcement agents from the Magisterium; a gyptian named Coram with warnings just for Malcolm; and a beautiful woman with an evil monkey for a daemon. All are asking about the same thing: a girl--just a baby--named Lyra.

Lyra is at the center of a storm, and Malcolm will brave any peril, and make shocking sacrifices, to bring her safely through it.

"Too few things in our world are worth a seventeen-year wait: The Book of Dust is one of them." --The Washington Post

"The book is full of wonder. . . . Truly thrilling." --The New York Times

"People will love the first volume of Philip Pullman's new trilogy with the same helpless vehemence that stole over them when The Golden Compass came out." --Slate

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553510746
• ISBN13: 9780553510744
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Good addition to a great series

I love how this book tied itself in with His Dark Materials while also having a different feel. I also liked the use of characters from the original series as well as original and unique characters not in the original trilogy.

Philip Pullman is a magical man

His stories never disappoint. He teaches and entertains all at once. He takes you on a journey and shows you new paths. I discovered his books 16 years ago and have been obsessed ever since.