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La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One

La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One

Published in
2017
4.15
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Description

La Belle Sauvage is the first volume in The Book of Dust trilogy. Set 12 years before His Dark Materials, it follows the story of eleven-year-old Malcolm Polstead and his daemon, Asta, in Oxford. Malcolm becomes involved in a dangerous adventure when he discovers a secret message concerning the infant Lyra Belacqua, whom he vows to protect from malevolent forces.
Age
11-12
Text complexity
beginner
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Expands the beloved universe of His Dark Materials
  • Features richly developed characters and daemons
  • Combines elements of magic, adventure, and mystery
  • Explores profound themes such as responsibility and courage