His Dark Materials: The Subtle Knife (Book 2) by Philip Pullman - Young Adult - Paperback

Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781407198767. Publisher: Scholastic. Age Range: 9-12 years. Overview:. The Subtle Knife is the electrifying second volume of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, the story behind the acclaimed BBC television series. This TV tie-in paperback follows Will Parry, a boy on the run after a terrible act, as he stumbles into a mysterious abandoned city and meets Lyra Belacqua. Together they uncover the truth about a blade capable of cutting windows between parallel worlds, a discovery that will shape the fate of every universe. Gripping and beautifully written, it's essential reading for fantasy-loving teens and adults.. About the Book:. When Will Parry kills a man in self-defence, he flees into a strange, sun-drenched city called Cittàgazze, seemingly empty but haunted by soul-eating Spectres that prey only on adults. There he meets Lyra Belacqua, a girl from another world carrying a mysterious golden compass, and together they realise their paths are bound by fate. Will discovers he is destined to wield the Subtle Knife — a weapon so powerful it can cut through the fabric between worlds — drawing them deeper into a conflict involving witches, armoured bears, scheming church authorities, and the shadowy machinations of Lord Asriel. Pullman weaves a story rich in ideas about free will, consciousness, and rebellion against oppressive power, while never losing sight of the human bond growing between his two young protag...