The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy; now a thrilling; critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995; and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece; this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. Without this child; we shall all die. Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College; Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic; where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist; Chris Wormell. The first season of His Dark Materials: Northern Lights; premiered on BBC1 in November 2019 The second season; The Subtle Knife; is November 2020 The third season; The Amber Spyglass; is yet to have a release date announced