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      The Subtle Knife

      by Philip Pullman
      Published
      Aug 1997
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      304
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      Series
      His Dark Materials Book 2

      About This Book

      Having slipped through a newly formed astral portal, the intrepid Lyra finds herself in the beautiful, haunted world of Cittagazze--a city where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and the wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies. For young Will Parry, in search of his father, has also stumbled into this strange new realm via a magic gateway.

      Together the enlightened pair forge ahead on a perilous journey between worlds teeming with witches, angels, and sorcery--and uncover a deadly secret: an object of extraordinary and devastating power. But with ever, step, they move closer to an even greater threat--and the shattering truth of their own destiny ...

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      Book 2
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      Awards

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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Speculative Fiction Suspense

      Subgenres

      Alternative History Fantasy Mystery Steampunk

      Characters & Occupations

      Witch / Warlock / Mage / Wizard

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Young Adult / Teens

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