His Dark Materials: The Subtle Knife (Book 2) by Philip Pullman - Young Adult - Paperback

Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781407198767. Publisher: Scholastic. Age Range: 9-12 years. Overview:. The Subtle Knife is the electrifying second volume of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, the story behind the acclaimed BBC television series. This TV tie-in paperback follows Will Parry, a boy on the run after a terrible act, as he stumbles into a mysterious abandoned city and meets Lyra Belacqua. Together they uncover the truth about a blade capable of cutting windows between parallel worlds, a discovery that will shape the fate of every universe. Gripping and beautifully written, it's essential reading for fantasy-loving teens and adults.. About the Book:. When Will Parry kills a man in self-defence, he flees into a strange, sun-drenched city called Cittàgazze, seemingly empty but haunted by soul-eating Spectres that prey only on adults. There he meets Lyra Belacqua, a girl from another world carrying a mysterious golden compass, and together they realise their paths are bound by fate. Will discovers he is destined to wield the Subtle Knife — a weapon so powerful it can cut through the fabric between worlds — drawing them deeper into a conflict involving witches, armoured bears, scheming church authorities, and the shadowy machinations of Lord Asriel. Pullman weaves a story rich in ideas about free will, consciousness, and rebellion against oppressive power, while never losing sight of the human bond growing between his two young protagonists. The pacing is relentless, the world-building extraordinary, and the emotional stakes constantly rising as Will and Lyra begin to understand what they are caught up in. As the bridge volume of the trilogy, The Subtle Knife expands the mythology established in Northern Lights and sets the stage for the epic conclusion in The Amber Spyglass. Multiple perspectives — including physicist Mary Malone, who begins to glimpse the strange particles called Dust — broaden the scope of the story into