Philip Pullman Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Featuring two captivating stories by the acclaimed author of The Golden Compass, this special hardcover omnibus edition includes newly colorized illustrations that bring the tales to life. Perfect for enriching any child's library, these enchanting narratives promise to engage young readers with their imaginative plots and vibrant visuals.

When readers left Lyra in The Secret Commonwealth she was alone, in the ruins of a deserted city. Pantalaimon had run from her – part of himself – in search of her imagination, which he believed she had lost. Lyra travelled across the world from her Oxford home in search of her dæmon. And Malcolm, loyal Malcolm, too journeyed far from home, towards the Silk Roads in search of Lyra . . . In The Rose Field, their quests converge in the most dangerous, breathtaking and world-changing ways. They must take help from spies and thieves, gryphons and witches, old friends and new, learning all the while the depth and surprising truths of the alethiometer. All around them, the world is aflame – made terrifying by fear, power and greed. As they move East, towards the red building that will reunite them and give them answers – on Dust, on the special roses, on imagination – so too does the Magisterium, at war against all that Lyra holds dear.

Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree amongscholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaitsher will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clansreign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will haveimmeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...

Set against a backdrop of political tension in the Arctic North, the story follows American balloonist Lee Scoresby and his hare daemon Hester as they crash-land their trading balloon. They encounter Iorek Byrnison, a formidable armored bear, leading to an unexpected alliance. Together, they navigate the complexities of their environment, highlighting themes of friendship and courage amidst chaos.

Master storyteller Philip Pullman returns to the world of Lyra and Will, Mrs Coulter and Lee Scoresby, Pantalaimon and Iorek Byrnison, in this must-have companion to the His Dark Materials trilogy. A book of stunning, moving, exhilarating, breathtaking scenes set during the events of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass and The Book of Dust: from Serafina Pekkala sitting quietly on her cloud pine broom, listening to Dust, ahead of the epic battle with the Angels, to a young Lyra speculating about her mother's identity. In exquisite prose, Philip Pullman cuts new windows into his worlds for the reader to step through and reveals new truths about many of the iconic characters from Lyra's universe. ... This His Dark Materials trilogy is a major, critically acclaimed HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age. His Dark Materials is one of the most popular and successful children's series of all time. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, it won the UK's top awards for children's literature "Remarkable writing: courageous and dangerous as the best art should be" (The Times) "Rarely, if ever, have readers been offered such a casket of wonders" (Independent)

'D'you - er - have you seen her before?' 'Yes. I know who she is.' 'But, Grinstead, this painting is seventy years old - probably nearer eighty! You're not being serious - I mean . . . What do you mean?' On a dark winter's night in 1970, Horley and Grinstead huddle for warmth in the Senior Common Room of a college in Oxford. Conversation turns to the two impressive works of art that Horley has recently added to his collection. What the two men don't know is that these pieces are connected in mysterious and improbable ways; and they are about to be caught in the cross-fire of a story which has travelled time and worlds.

Enter the remarkable world of His Dark Materials like never before with this stunning, full-colour graphic novel. Lyra has stepped into a brand-new world, while Will has just killed a man. Their paths cross in Cittàgazze, a city haunted by soul-eating Spectres, troops of angels, and vengeful witches, where they find a welcome ally in each other. Both are on quests: Lyra seeks to understand Dark Matter, and Will desperately searches for his missing father. Instead, they uncover a deadly secret involving an object of extraordinary power. Each step they take draws them closer to an even greater threat and reveals the shattering truth of their own destinies. The author, Philip Pullman, was born in Norwich and educated in various countries, studying English at Exeter College, Oxford. He published his first children's book in 1982 and has since released thirty-three books enjoyed by readers of all ages. His most renowned work is the His Dark Materials trilogy, which has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Book Prize. Pullman was knighted in 2019 for his contributions to literature. Illustrator Thomas Gilbert, born in 1983, studied fine arts in Paris and Brussels, specializing in comics, and has worked on a diverse range of children's and adult books.

Lyra Silvertongue, you're very welcome... Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about you exploits.

It is twenty years since the events of La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One unfolded and saw the baby Lyra Belacqua begin her life-changing journey. It is seven years since readers left Lyra and the love of her young life, Will Parry, on a park bench in Oxford's Botanic Gardens at the end of the groundbreaking, bestselling His Dark Materials sequence. Now, in The Secret Commonwealth, we meet Lyra Silvertongue. And she is no longer a child. The second volume of Sir Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust sees Lyra, now twenty years old, and her daemon Pantalaimon, forced to navigate their relationship in a way they could never have imagined, and drawn into the complex and dangerous factions of a world that they had no idea existed. Pulled along on his own journey too is Malcolm; once a boy with a boat and a mission to save a baby from the flood, now a man with a strong sense of duty and a desire to do what is right. Theirs is a world at once familiar and extraordinary, and they must travel far beyond the edges of Oxford, across Europe and into Asia, in search for what is lost - a city haunted by daemons, a secret at the heart of a desert, and the mystery of the elusive Dust.

Conor, Abeke, Mejlin, Rollan a ich zvierací spoločníci ochránili svet pred nespočetnými hrozbami. Napriek tomu sa stali štvanou zverou. Falošnému obvineniu sa však postavili čelom. Sú odhodlaní odhaliť sprisahanie a objasniť tajomstvo prastarých relikvií. Pátranie ich zavedie do Conorovho domova, s otvorenou náručou ich tam však nikto nečaká. Mesto je zničené, obyvatelia sú chudobní a zúfalí. Môžu Zelenopláštnici niekomu veriť, keď je na ich hlavy vypísaná odmena?

Philip Pullman's wry wit and award-winning talent brings much to this rich, dark and uplifting rendition of the classic tale ALADDIN AND THE ENCHANTED LAMP. With magic and mischief in equal measure, and with brand new illustrations from master printmaker Chris Wormell, it will captivate readers of all ages.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller! Return to the world of His Dark Materials in the second volume of Philip Pullman’s new bestselling masterwork The Book of Dust. The windows between the many worlds have been sealed and the momentous adventures of Lyra Silvertongue’s youth are long behind her—or so she thought. Lyra is now a twenty-year-old undergraduate at St. Sophia’s College and intrigue is swirling around her once more. Her daemon Pantalaimon is witness to a brutal murder, and the dying man entrusts them with secrets that carry echoes from their past. The more Lyra is drawn into these mysteries, the less she is sure of. Even the events of her own past come into question when she learns of Malcolm Polstead’s role in bringing her to Jordan College. Now Lyra and Malcolm will travel far beyond the confines of Oxford, across Europe and into the Levant, searching for a city haunted by daemons, and a desert said to hold the truth of Dust. The dangers they face will challenge everything they thought they knew about the world, and about themselves. Praise for The Book of Dust “It’s a stunning achievement, this universe Pullman has created and continues to build on.” —The New York Times “Pullman’s writing is simple, unpretentious, beautiful, true. The conclusion to The Book of Dust can’t come soon enough.”—The Washington Post

Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal--including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world. Can one small girl make a difference in such great and terrible endeavors? This is Lyra: a savage, a schemer, a liar, and as fierce and true a champion as Roger or Asriel could want--but what Lyra doesn't know is that to help one of them will be to betray the other.

Philip Pullman's classic trilogy is now available as a stunning bind-up edition. Since the first volume was published in 1995, the trilogy has been acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, and has won the UK's top awards for children's literature. Today, the story of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adults and children alike.

Winner - Author of the Year, British Book Awards Philip Pullman's magnificent bestseller now in paperback, with new additional illustrations. A coming of age story like no other . . . Malcolm Polstead's Oxford life has been one of routine, ordinary even. He is happiest playing with his daemon, Asta, in their canoe, La Belle Sauvage. But now as the rain builds, the world around Malcolm and Asta is, it seems, set to become increasingly far from ordinary. Finding himself linked to a baby by the name of Lyra Belacqua, Malcolm is forced to undertake the challenge of his life and to make a dangerous journey that will change him and Lyra for ever . . .

An essay on stories and the childhood imagination, taken from Philip Pullman's forthcoming collection Daemon Voices. All the essays in the collection focus on storytelling. Warm, funny and entertaining, they discuss Philip's own stories, the craft of writing, other storytellers and the importance of stories in our culture.

Lyra Belacqua is content to run wild among the scholars of Jordan College, with her daemon familiar always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle -- a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, and a mysterious substance known as Dust. As she hurtles toward danger in the cold far North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win -- or to lose -- this more-than-mortal battle

FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF HIS DARK MATERIALS AND THE BOOK OF DUST COMES A SPELLBINDING JOURNEY INTO THE SECRETS OF HIS ART.

John Blake and his mysterious ship are doomed to sail between centuries and when he meets a shipwrecked girl named Serena he promises to help get her back to her time, but first they must stop the sinister and powerful Dahlberg Corporation.

Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North.

Kolymsky Heights. A Siberian permafrost hell lost in endless nights, the perfect setting for an underground Russian research station. It's a place so secret it doesn't officially exist; once there, the scientists are forbidden to leave. But one scientist is desperate to get a message to the outside world. So desperate, he sends a plea across the wildness to the West in order to summon the one man alive capable of achieving the impossible ...

From the globally best-selling author of HIS DARK MATERIALS (9781407131184) comes this vivid retelling of the story of Aladdin, which has delighted young and old for centuries. Richly illustrated throughout, this sumptuous edition has been created especially for a new generation to enjoy. With magic and mischief in equal measure, Philip Pullman's storytelling is sure to captivate readers everywhere..

Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Watson receive a visit from a young lady who tells them a curious tale about her uncle, an eminent zoologist. To her evident dismay, he has returned from the Far East with a suspicious stranger and an odd-looking whip. Holmes smells a rat and the game is afoot...

Nouvelle approche, C'est : Un nouvel art de lire... Ou de relire. Un nouvel art d'aborder les textes, même les plus intimidants. Un prince transformé en grenouille, un cercueil de verre où une délicate jeune fille vit en hibernation, un enfant si petit si petit qu'on l'avale par mégarde...dix-sept histoires de surnaturelle-fiction qui commencent très, très mal...

In this collection of classic fairy tales, Philip Pullman chooses his 50 favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm and presents them in a 'clear as water' retelling. He brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore, following with a brief commentary on the story's background and history.

Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published the first volume of Children's and Household Tales. Now Philip Pullman, one of the most accomplished authors of our time, makes us fall in love all over again with the immortal tales of the Brothers Grimm.

Benny, Thunderbolt, Bridie, Sharky and the Peretti twins are a mixed bunch of vagabonds and urchins who come together to form the New Cut Gang in two comic tales of stolen silver and skulduggery. Fake coins are turning up all over Lambeth and the finger of suspicion is pointing at Thunderbolt's dad - could he really be the forger? The crime-busting New Cut Gang come to the rescue! And when just two clues - a blob of wax and a Swedish match - are discovered at the scene of a break-in, the children find themselves on the trail of an extremely cunning criminal. Set in late Victorian London, these gripping thrillers have now been put together in a single volume - with new illustrations throughout from Horrible Histories illustrator, Martin Brown.

A sumptuous edition of four tales gloriously illustrated by Peter Bailey. Combining elements of fairy tale, humour, and spookiness, this is the perfect book for a cold winter's night. The stories are "The Firework-Maker's Daughter, I Was A Rat!, Clockwork" and "The Scarecrow & His Servant" and this is the first time they have been published together in one volume.

This is a story. In this ingenious and spell-binding retelling of the life of Jesus, Philip Pullman revisits the most influential story ever told. Charged with mystery, compassion and enormous power, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ throws fresh light on who Jesus was and asks the reader questions that will continue to resonate long after the final page is turned. For, above all, this book is about how stories become stories. -- Please note that orders are randomly processed. This book is published with two different coloured covers and the colour of cover you will receive cannot be guaranteed.

This remarkable book offers a rich mixture of more than 19,000 words expressions, legends, folklore, general knowledge and choice morsels of trivia, with explanations of everything from elephant in the room to sick as a parrot, from Doctor Who to dwile flonking

If you knew a book was cursed, would you read it?When Ariel Manto uncovers a copy of The End of Mr. Y in a second-hand bookshop, she can't believe her eyes. She knows enough about its author, the outlandish Victorian scientist Thomas Lumas, to know that copies are exceedingly rare. And, some say, cursed.With Mr. Y under her arm, Ariel finds herself thrust into a thrilling adventure of love, sex, death and time-travel.

Climate change is often portrayed as an overwhelming threat requiring significant sacrifices for a sustainable lifestyle. However, this book challenges that notion, presenting a collective vision from prominent figures who believe that living well doesn't have to come at such a cost. It explores diverse areas, including architecture, politics, food, and happiness, aiming to reshape perceptions of climate change and personal responsibility. Rather than focusing on despair, contributors argue that this crisis offers a unique opportunity to tackle various interconnected issues with creativity and optimism. If approached correctly, we could transition from an environmental catastrophe to a scenario where we enjoy fulfilling lives while effectively addressing pressing challenges. Notable contributions include insights on love and happiness from Phillip Pullman, A. C. Grayling, and Oliver James; discussions on design by Kevin McCloud and Nic Marks; sustainable food perspectives from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Colin Tudge; political insights from David Cameron and Caroline Lucas; and reflections on enjoyment from Tom Hodgkinson and David Boyle. Additionally, perspectives on ethical business practices are provided by Anita Roddick, Adair Turner, and others, emphasizing that a better future is possible without compromising our quality of life.

Twelve-year-old Lyra, whose daemon Pantalaimon is part of her very self, is growing up in an ancient, ritual-haunted Oxford. She must rescue her friend Roger from evil kidnappers. In our world, Will has his own dangerous task to fulfil.

Londra, 1894: i ragazzi della banda di New Cut hanno un nuovo caso da risolvere... Benny Kaminsky , 11 anni, il geniale capo della, banda, appassionato, generoso e sempre in azione; Samuel Dobney detto Sventola , timido e riflessivo, ma energico e forte se ferito negli affetti; Bridie Malone , dai capelli rossi e dal temperamento focoso, sempre accompagnata dal fratellino Bob lo Squalo , capace di mangiare di tutto; Le gemelle Peretti , sveglissime e feroci, a dispetto dei loro visini angelici. Riuscirà il giovane e timido Dick Smith a dichiararsi alla dolce e bella Daisy? Mentre nel quartiere dilaga la mania delle scommesse, qualcuno ruba il tesoro d'argento della Venerabile Società dei Gasisti. Unico indizio un fiammifero svedese. Una perla di suspense, ironia e colpi di scena, un piccolo giallo di Philip Pullman.

Der ultimative Führer durch Philip Pullmans Fantasy-Epos Was sind Dæmonen? Warum ist der Staub so wichtig? Welche Parallelen gibt es zu unserer Welt

Lyra, ragazzina impetuosa, appassionata, onestissima e ingenua bugiarda, vive al Jordan College di Oxford. Oxford non è lontana da Londra, e Londra è in Inghilterra. Ma il mondo di Lyra è ben diverso dal nostro. Oltre l'Oceano c'è l'America, ma lo stato più importante di quel continente si chiama Nuova Francia; giganteschi orsi corazzati regnano sull'Artico; lo studio della natura viene chiamato "teologia sperimentale". E soprattutto ogni essere umano ha il suo daimon: un compagno, una parte di sé di sesso opposto al proprio, grazie al quale nessuno deve temere la solitudine. Nel nostro universo vive Will, orgoglioso, sensibile, leale e coraggioso, ma sfuggente come un gatto: i due ragazzi, provenienti da mondi diversi, si incontrano, si scontrano e diventano amici per la pelle. Will è in possesso della lama sottile, un misterioso coltello che permette il passaggio tra i mondi. Lyra però è al centro di un'antica profezia delle streghe e la Chiesa ha decretato la sua morte. Will e Lyra sono coscienti di avere un compito importante da svolgere, ma non sanno quale sia: perché la profezia si avveri non dovranno obbedire a un destino predefinito, ma essere liberi di scegliere

A mesmerising episode from the universe of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust, giving us an extraordinary insight into this world and its characters. When Lyra is studying at Oxford University, she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnisson's first meeting, many years ago, along with much evidence of the adventure that brought them together. She discovers that when a young Texan balloonist Lee came down to earth in the harbour of an Arctic town in the North, little did he realise that he is about to be caught in a war between the residents of the town and the huge arctic bears that also live there. And when Lee meets one of these bears - Iorek - for the first time, they cement a friendship that will continue throughout their lives, as the tensions in the town threaten to erupt ... Another wonderful tale from a master story-teller, which includes beautiful illustrations and maps.

"A unique look into the BBC s most popular family drama, Doctor Who- The Writer's Tale is a year in the life of the hit television series, as told by the show s Head Writer and Executive Producer. A candid and in-depth correspondence between Russell T Davies and journalist Benjamin Cook, the book explores in detail Russell's work on Series Four, revealing how he plans the series and works with the show's writers; where he gets his ideas for plot, character and scene; how actors are cast and other creative decisions are made; and how he juggles the demands of Doctor Who with the increasingly successful Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures spin-offs. Russell s scripts are discussed as they develop, and Russell and Ben s wide-ranging discussions bring in experiences from previous series of Doctor Who as well as other shows Russell has written and created, including Queer As Folk, Bob & Rose, and The Second Coming. The reader is given total access to the show as it s created, and the writing is everything you would expect from Russell T Davies- warm, witty, insightful, and honest. Fully illustrated with never-before-seen photos and artwork including original drawings by Russell

Mehr als 1.400 Seiten Fantasie, Spannung und Lesespaß pur in der preiswerten Taschenbuch-Gesamtausgabe der Trilogie »His Dark Materials«. Ein Schuber mit märchenhaft illustrierten Umschlägen von Dieter Wiesmüller, gestaltet von Kerstin Schürmann. Die Waise Lyra, Hauptfigur in »Der Goldene Kompass«, lebt in einer Parallelwelt – der unseren ganz ähnlich –, in der Wissenschaft, Theologie und Magie eng miteinander verwoben sind. Als ihr bester Freund verschwindet, macht Lyra sich auf die Suche nach ihm und kommt einer finsteren Verschwörung auf die Spur. Sie muss herausfinden, was es mit dem seltsamen »Staub« auf sich hat. In »Das Magische Messer« bekommt sie dabei Unterstützung von Will, der ein besonderes Messer besitzt: Mit ihm kann er Fenster zwischen den Welten öffnen. Nach und nach entdecken Lyra und Will die Wahrheit über Lyras Herkunft. Und über ihre Rolle in der großen Schlacht, die nicht nur eine Welt umfasst und die in »Das Bernstein-Teleskop« ihren spannenden Abschluss findet. Endlich geht es weiter! Lies die spannende Vorgeschichte zur Serie, »Über den wilden Fluss«. Und ganz neu: Band 4, »Ans andere Ende der Welt«, in dem wir Lyra als junge Studentin wiedertreffen.

Contiene los libros: La brújula dorada, La Daga y El catalejo lacado. Muchos mundos, una historia. Las aventuras de Lyra en la trilogía La Materia Oscura te llevarán a un universo muy particular: Luces del norte se sitúa en un mundo como el nuestro, pero a la vez muy diferente, en el que el extraño aletiómetro que Lyra posee la obligará a emprender un increíble viaje por las gélidas tierras árticas, donde reinan los clanes de las brujas y luchan los osos polares. En La daga se transforma el universo conocido, y Lyra llega a una ciudad misteriosa donde conoce a un enigmático muchacho: un asesino. Finalmente, El catalejo lacado descubre multitud de tierras incógnitas, y la terrible guerra que predijeron las brujas es ya inminente. Si sigues a Lyra, descubrirás que las apariencias engañan, y que los peligros y las maravillas pueden irrumpir en cualquier momento. El libro en el que se basa la película La brújula dorada.

Philip Pullman's classic trilogy is now available as a stunning bind-up edition. Since the first volume was published in 1995, and has now been filmed as The Golden Compass, the trilogy has been acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, and has won the UK's top awards for children's literature. Today, the fabulous story of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adults and children alike. The extraordinary story moves between parallel universes. Beginning in Oxford, it takes Lyra and her animal-daemon Pantalaimon on a dangerous rescue mission to the ice kingdoms of the far North, where she begins to learn about the mysterious particles they call Dust - a substance for which a terrible war between different worlds will be fought... "This trilogy is one of the great imaginative works in the English language. And it contains one of the best villains in all literature." - Terry Jones Philip Pullman has won the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Children's Book of the Year - British Book Awards, the Whitbread Book of the Year, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Astrid Lindgren Award.

This title showcases detectives from classic and contemporary crime fiction, including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, as they navigate complex alibis and motives. Featured stories include "The Speckled Band" by Arthur Conan Doyle, "Cold Money" by Ellery Queen, and "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb" by Agatha Christie.

Published in 40 countries, Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy-- The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife , and The Amber Spyglass --has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Book Sense , and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. In 1996, The Golden Compass changed the face of fantasy publishing, and 2006 marks its 10 Year Anniversary--and an opportunity to celebrate with a deluxe hardcover. Pullman created new material just for this edition (archival documents, scientific notes and "found" letters of Lord Asriel) which has been illustrated and handlettered by renowned British artist Ian Beck and will be included in the back matter. The deluxe edition also features Pullman's own chapter opening spot art. A quality collectible--with the enticement of never-before-seen new material--for Pullman fans.

Тетралогия "Таинственные приключения Салли Локхарт". "Оловянная принцесса" продолжает серию детективно-приключенческих романов Ф.Пулмана. Независимость крошечного королевства Рацкавия в опасности. Джим Тейлор и Аделаида, известные читателю по книгам "Рубин во мгле", "Тень "Полярной звезды", "Тигр в колодце", а также их новый друг Бекки попадают в самую гущу исторических событий. От их воли и мужества зависит, сохранится ли королевство на карте Европы.

Des ours en armure, un poignard capable de découper des fenêtres entre les mondes, un homme défiant l'autorité de Dieu, une jeune femme détective ne craignant rien ni personne, un rat devenu un petit garçon… Autant d'inventions et de personnages inoubliables sortis de l'imagination d'un écrivain qui a su conquérir des millions de lecteurs de toutes les générations à travers le monde. D'une richesse rare, l'œuvre de Philip Pullman puise ses sources dans des univers très différents : des poètes anglais en passant par C. S. Lewis et la mythologie grecque, les «comics» américains et les dramatiques radiophoniques… Ce livre parle de la vie, des œuvres, des sources d'inspiration de Philip Pullman. Enrichie de documents inédits et d'analyses captivantes, une biographie pour découvrir ou redécouvrir l'univers unique de cet auteur hors du commun.

A tattered scarecrow stood in the wind and rain, taking no notice . . . He meets a boy, Jack, who becomes his faithful servant, and they set out to journey to Spring Valley together. Along the way there's no end of excitement - battle and shipwreck, brigands and tricksters - and it's up to Jack time after time to save the day.

This book features a marvellous collection of murderous, greedy and immoral villains brought to book by the greatest fictional detectives, who date from the golden age of crime literature as well as the present day. Follow in the footsteps of criminal masterminds and marvel at the inspired deductions of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot and the brilliant (if timid) Mr Budd. Nick Hardcastle's line drawings make these riveting stories come alive

Presents the famous story of a young man who thinks he can change the world by making better human beings. Instead he creates a living monster with a mind of its own. This book contains activities designed to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to meet the Framework objectives. schovat popis

Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and space-time, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does Will's subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?

Lyra adore lire sur les toits de son collège en compagnie de son daemon Pantalaimon. Un jour, tous deux sauvent de justesse le daemon oiseau d'une sorcière, tandis qu'il est attaqué par des milliers d'étourneaux. La créature prétend que sa sorcière est malade et que seul un vieil alchimiste peut lui venir en aide. La nuit venue, Lyra et les deux daemons partent à la recherche de cet homme dans le dédale des rues de la ville, sous un ciel des plus menaçants...

Jim Taylor, le fidèle compagnon de Sally Lockhart, est depuis longtemps à la recherche de la jeune Adélaïde, une orpheline disparue il y a des années. Quelle surprise de la découvrir sous les traits d'une jolie jeune femme au bras du prince héritier du trône de Razkavie, petit royaume indépendant au cœur de l'Europe. Mais des forces obscures sont à l'œuvre, le royaume est en danger N'écoutant que son cœur, Jim quitte Londres pour se porter au secours de ses amis...

Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North.

The trilogy follows the coming of age of two children, Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, as they wander through a series of parallel universes against a backdrop of epic events. The story involves fantasy elements such as witches and armoured polar bears, but alludes to a broad range of ideas from fields such as physics, philosophy, and theology.

Imagine how Jacques feels when he learns that his older brothers have inherited the mill and the donkey, and all he's got is the CAT! And he's got a plan - a plan that involves Jacques, a Royal Princess and a very large fortune! schovat popis

A modern look at the Cinderella story from the point of view of the rat who was turned into a page boy.

Un diable chasseur, deux fillettes choisies pour un horrible sacrifice, une jeune servante délurée, un célèbre bandit en fuite, des policiers comiques bien marré eux, une auberge qui ne désemplit pas et... un comte mystérieux. Tout ce beau monde est rassemblé dans le petit village de Karlstein qui a la réputation d'être un endroit bien calme, perdu au milieu des montagnes enneigées. Bien calme, dites-vous ? Plus pour très longtemps... Philip Pullman, auteur de la célèbre trilogie A la croisée des mondes et conteur inimitable, nous offre ici une histoire horriblement drôle... pour frémir de plaisir !

In a country far to the east, Chulak and his talking white elephant Hamlet help Lila seek the Royal Sulphur from the sacred volcano so that she can become a master maker of fireworks like her father.

Thématique : parcours initiatique, camp de détention pour adolescents, mystère

Dernier tome de la trilogie, seul roman pour la jeunesse couronné par le prix littéraire anglais Whitbread, Le Miroir d'ambre clôt magistralement une aventure inoubliable. Lyra est retenue prisonnière par Mme Coulter, qui, pour mieux s'assurer de sa docilité, l'a plongée dans un sommeil artificiel. Will, l'ami de Lyra, armé du poignard subtil, s'est lancé à sa recherche, escorté par un duo d'anges acerbes. Il délivre Lyra mais, à son réveil, elle lui annonce qu'une mission encore plus périlleuse les attend : ils doivent descendre dans le monde des morts.

Un parfait inconnu prétend avoir épousé Sally Lockhart... et il réclame la garde de sa fille Harriet, ainsi que tous les biens de la jeune femme ! Une mauvaise plaisanterie ? Sally l'espère... Pourtant le piège se referme autour d'elle. Pourquoi cet homme, qu'elle n'a jamais vu, s'acharne-t-il ainsi sur elle ? Pour sauver sa fille, Sally doit fuir mais, bientôt, il lui faudra affronter, au cœur de Londres, les ombres de son propre passé.

Deep in the murkiest back streets of old London town, three children are escaping from an orphanage. But lurking in the fog, watching Rose, Lily and Ned, is a king among villains - Mack the Knife! A dreadful fate looks certain until, from out of nowhere, a figure with glowing, red eyes appears. He leaps through the air like a firework - it's Spring-Heeled Jack, scourge of evil-doers!

Sixteen-year-old Ginny’s life is secure. Her mother is dead, but she’s inherited her outstanding artistic talent, and she loves her life with her father in a seaside village in Wales. But the day a social worker arrives and old files are re-opened, Ginny’s world cracks apart. Everything her father has told her about her family is a lie. And Ginny must uncover the hidden secrets of the past on a journey that will ultimately lead her to the mother she’s never known . . .

Le jeune Will, à la recherche de son père disparu depuis des années, croit avoir tué un homme. Dans sa fuite, il franchit la brèche qui lui permet de passer dans un monde parallèle. Là, à Cittàgazze, la ville au-delà de l'Aurore, il rencontre Lyra. Les deux enfants devront lutter contre les forces obscures du mal et, pour accomplir leur quête, pénétrer dans la mystérieuse tour des Anges.

Chris falls in love with Jenny the moment he sets eyes on her at an Oxford ball. She's beautiful but secretive and he can't help but want to be with her. But fate is cruel and, as their relationship blossoms, tragedy and violence wait in the wings. Chris’s boss has a shady past that won’t stay hidden. And his ruthless enemies will use two innocent teenagers to exact their revenge on him . . .

Demain, l'horloge de la ville doit s'enrichir d'un nouvel automate. Mais l'arrivée du célèbre docteur Kalmenius, génie de l'horlogerie, marque le début d'une abominable nuit... Sa présence semble en effet entraîner une série d'incidents de plus en plus inquiétants. La mécanique du temps serait-elle dictée par une logique diabolique?

La jeune Lyra, élevée à Oxford au sein du prestigieux Jordan College, dans le monde austère des Érudits, mène entre ces vénérables murs une existence intrépide de sauvageonne, en compagnie de Roger, le marmiton. Depuis quelque temps, une invisible menace semble planer sur le monde connu, une mystérieuse Poussière qui tombe du ciel. Des expéditions sont organisées vers les régions lointaines et inhospitalières du Nord, d'où semble venir le fléau. Existe-t-il un lien entre la Poussière et les nombreuses disparitions d'enfants que leurs ravisseurs semblent conduire vers le Nord, pour leur faire subir, dit-on, d'atroces mutilations? Quand Roger disparaît à son tour, Lyra n'hésite pas à se lancer sur ses traces, aidée par le peuple des gitans… Un voyage vers le Grand Nord, périlleux et exaltant, qui lui apportera la révélation de ses extraordinaires pouvoirs et la conduira à la frontière d'un autre monde.

Sans renoncer pour autant à ses activités de détective, Sally Lockhart est devenue conseillère en placements financiers. Et quand l'une de ses clientes, après avoir perdu ses économies dans la faillite d'une entreprise, vient lui demander de l'aide, elle se retrouve sur la piste d'un homme d'affaires puissant et sans scrupule à la tête d'une mystérieuse usine L'Etoile Polaire. Pour Sally, commence alors l'enquête de tous les dangers... Dans ce roman au suspense haletant, l'auteur de la célèbre trilogie A la croisée des mondes campe une héroïne inoubliable dans l'atmosphère ténébreuse du vieux Londres. Ce livre est le deuxième volume des aventures de Sally Lockhart.

Lorsque son père disparaît en mer de Chine dans des circonstances suspectes, la jeune et intrépide Sally Lockhart se retrouve livrée à elle-même dans le Londres inquiétant de l'époque victorienne... Sans qu'elle le sache encore, un grand danger rôde autour d'elle. Parviendra-t-elle à percer le secret d'un rubis fabuleux qui excite les convoitises et sème la mort autour de lui ? Il semble être au cœur du mystère... Dans ce roman au suspense haletant, l'auteur de la célèbre trilogie A la croisée des mondes campe une héroïne inoubliable dans l'atmosphère ténébreuse du vieux Londres.