The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreakingHIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, criticallyacclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First publishedin 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this firstbook in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature."Without this child, we shall alldie."Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon livehalf-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen landsof the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequencesfar beyond her own world... This hardback edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.   Please note this is a second hand book. Format: Hardback. Condition: Excellent condition.