{"title":"Philip Pullman","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sally-lockhart-mysteries-collection-4-book-set-philip-pullman-paperback","title":"Sally Lockhart Mysteries Collection 4 Books Set by Philip Pullman - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ruby in the Smoke\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Shadow in the North\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tiger in the Well\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tin Princess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789526533056\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scholastic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12+ (Young Adult)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sally Lockhart Mysteries Collection brings together all four novels in Philip Pullman's acclaimed Victorian quartet in one brand new paperback set. Following Sally Lockhart from a headstrong teenager to a formidable young woman across four thrilling adventures, this set suits young adult readers, teachers, and fans of atmospheric historical mystery, offering a rewarding introduction to Pullman's storytelling beyond His Dark Materials, and a smart addition to any teen bookshelf or classroom reading corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis four-book paperback set opens with \u003cem\u003eThe Ruby in the Smoke\u003c\/em\u003e, in which sixteen-year-old Sally Lockhart is thrown into danger after her father's mysterious death at sea, uncovering a conspiracy tied to a cursed ruby. 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Born in Norwich in 1946, Pullman drew on his fascination with storytelling and history to create the Sally Lockhart quartet, blending Victorian atmosphere with socially aware narratives. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen 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 a genuine multiverse. 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Edited by Simon Mason, this collection offers a rare, candid look into the mind of one of Britain's most celebrated storytellers. Ideal for readers, writers, educators and anyone fascinated by narrative craft, it explores the origins of Pullman's own fiction alongside broader reflections on myth, morality and storytelling. Warm, funny and deeply considered, it rewards both casual dipping and cover-to-cover reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Daemon Voices, Philip Pullman turns his celebrated storytelling eye onto storytelling itself. Across essays originally delivered as lectures, introductions and articles, he examines the machinery behind narrative: how stories are built, why myths endure, and what obligations a writer owes to truth and to their reader. Fans of His Dark Materials will find illuminating detail on the genesis of that world, including the inspiration behind the daemons and the armoured bears, alongside frank discussion of choices Pullman made and later reconsidered. Beyond his own work, Pullman ranges widely, addressing fairy tales, the King James Bible, Milton, and the responsibilities of writing for children versus adults. His prose is conversational and generous rather than academic, making sophisticated ideas about craft, ethics and imagination accessible to general readers as well as specialists. The hardback edition includes colour plates at its centre, adding a visual dimension to the collection. Reviewers have praised its blend of humour, erudition and warmth, likening the experience to a year of masterclasses with a master storyteller. 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Pullman's writing is atmospheric and fast-paced, capturing the divide between Victorian wealth and poverty while never losing sight of character and emotional stakes. Sally herself is a wonderfully drawn heroine: sharp, independent, and often at odds with the conventions expected of women in her era. The mystery unfolds with real menace, and the novel doesn't shy from darker themes than a typical children's adventure, part of why it endures as a favourite with teenage and adult readers alike. Woven throughout are threads of genuine Victorian history, giving the story real texture. 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