The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1) - Philip Pullman - [PDF download] - Books Focus
The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1) - Philip Pullman

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

By Philip Pullman

  • Release Date: 2017-10-19
  • Genre: Fantasy for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • DON’T MISS THE EPIC FINALE TO THE BOOK OF DUST: THE ROSE FIELD, AVAILABLE NOW!

Return to the world of His Dark Materials with the first book of a landmark trilogy.

“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

“It’s a stunning achievement, this universe Pullman has created and continues to build on.”—The New York Times

Malcolm Polstead is the kind of boy who notices everything, and the things he sees trouble him deeply. Enforcement agents from the Magisterium appear in his family’s inn. The explorer Lord Asriel has a precious secret to hide. A gyptian named Coram warns him of a coming flood. A criminal and a beautiful woman, both with disturbing daemons, ask about the same thing—a child, just a baby, named Lyra.

Lyra is the kind of person who draws people in like magnets. Malcolm sees that she is at the center of a great and powerful storm. And he will brave any danger, and make shocking sacrifices, to see her safely home.

Look for the entire trilogy of THE BOOK OF DUST:
La Belle Sauvage • The Secret Commonwealth • The Rose Field

And Lyra’s adventures begin in HIS DARK MATERIALS:
The Golden Compass • The Subtle Knife • The Amber Spyglass

Reviews

  • So f@$@&&$& good

    5
    By yeetbooksgood
    It was so good but it was not meant to be a children’s book.

  • Fantastic Read

    5
    By Breeze + Catch
    This story brought me right back to my childhood. The characters were thoughtful and developed while still maintaining a fast paced plot. I look forward to further installments in the series.

  • I feel really bad for this and I’m sorry.

    3
    By Jellly&Beann
    I wanted to like this book, but it was slow and didn’t have anything that made me want to keep reading. This is the only book I haven’t been able to finish in a long time. I’ve never before had to give a book such a low rating. I want to apologize to any dedicated fans out there who are going to read this and hate me. On the bright side, the mood of the story was unique and I liked the simplicity of it. With hints and nods to greater things.

  • Extraordinarily good

    5
    By MacSteveH
    I just finished my third reading of the book, and I enjoy it more each time. Superbly written, exciting, heroic. You could not ask for more. I cannot wait for the next volume.

  • Read it slowly to make it last

    5
    By RoadrunnerReader
    I bought this book when it came out. I read a few pages here and there. I knew that Pullman’s work was re-readable. This book did not disappoint. It has all the action that you’d expect with the ever-present struggle against the Magisterium. Wonderful.

  • Ready for Book 2!

    5
    By Zani520
    It’s always nerve wracking when someone takes something perfect and decides to add to it. In a world of failed sequels (say Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, all the new Star Wars movies, etc.) one hopes for the best and usually ends up with their favorite series ruined. Thank goodness Philip Pullman is a genius, and has added a brilliantly engaging prequel to what is hands down the greatest fantasy trilogy ever written. Not only did he not ruin his masterpiece, he has effectively improved it with additional layers of story and intrigue. I can’t wait to read the next installment. My only complaint is that I wish it were longer. I waited 17 years for this book only to finish reading it in under 10 hours!

  • Cj feel sorry and happy 🤓😁

    5
    By Faith May Leonard
    Win cj was so sorry to his self he say sorry because he was got a F on his test so he feel and he feel happy because he was playing at the pool

  • Good

    5
    By Kwon556
    Nice

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