La Belle Sauvage
Chapter Book · 2017

La Belle Sauvage

Written by Philip Pullman

Book #1 in the The Book of Dust series

A boy discovers a secret that thrusts him into a perilous quest to protect a mysterious baby from dark forces.

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569 pages

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Malcolm Polstead's quiet life in Oxford is upended when he discovers a cryptic message about Dust. As relentless rain floods the land, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of spies, enforcers, and enigmatic figures, all seeking a baby named Lyra. With his daemon, Asta, Malcolm must navigate treacherous waters and confront formidable foes to safeguard Lyra, whose fate is tied to a storm of cosmic significance. As he embarks on this perilous journey, Malcolm faces challenges that will test his courage and change him forever. Can he protect Lyra from the looming threats?

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Pages
569
Audience
Adult
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Publication
Published
September 6, 2018
First published
October 19, 2017
Publisher
Penguin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780241365854

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