Serpentine

Serpentine

2020 • 67 pages

Ratings15

Average rating3.6

15

**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

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Series

3 primary books7 released books

His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials is a 7-book series with 3 primary works first released in 1995 with contributions by Philip Pullman.

Once Upon a Time in the North
The Collectors
The Golden Compass
The Subtle Knife
The Amber Spyglass

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This was a really lovely short story taking place after His Dark Materials. The story is really touching and the illustrations are gorgeous.

December 24, 2020

It's a nice little book.

January 1, 2022

A great short story that adds wonderfully to the developments in The Secret Commonwealth! Also, it made me excited again for the third book of the new trilogy! ✨

September 6, 2020