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Synopsis
A stunning new edition of this tantalizing tale of Lyra and Pan set in the world of His Dark Materials. Now with full-color illustrations from Chris Wormell. A perfect gift for Pullman fans. This exciting companion to His Dark Materials tells a not-to-be-missed story about Lyra in the years after the events of The Amber Spyglass. When a witch's daemon crashes onto the roof of Jordan College, Lyra and her daemon, Pan, are eager to help. But as this unlikely trio scours the winding streets of Oxford in search of a famed alchemist, their journey takes a deadly turn... Newly illustrated in full color by renowned print-maker Chris Wormell, this edition is a wonderfully gift-worthy production with foil, embossing, and a place-marker ribbon.
Is Lyra's Oxford appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
Parents should know this novella contains moderate fantasy violence when the journey takes a 'deadly turn,' and themes of danger and peril suitable for older middle grade readers. The daemon bond concept may require familiarity with the His Dark Materials series.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and animal harm.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Kids who loved His Dark Materials will enjoy catching up with Lyra and Pan on a mysterious adventure through Oxford to find an alchemist.