The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials

Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworldCittagazze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm. On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will discover an object of devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threatand the shattering truth of their own destiny.

Philip Pullman is a renowned author and storyteller both here and abroad. His books for young readers include the Sally Lockhart trilogy, <i>Spring-Heeled Jack</i>, <i>I Was a Rat!</i>, and <i>Puss in Boots</i>.