Serpentine: A short story from the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust
Hardback Published on: 15/10/2020
Price: £8.99
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Short and oh so sweet
I don’t think I will ever get enough of Lyra and her world but it’s always so extraordinary to slip back into it from time to time.
Short, but attempts to fill a Lyra sized hole for now
Yes we are all desperate for the next installment in the Book of Dust series, but here's a little aperitif to whet your appetite. It follows Lyra on a bri... READ MORE
Synopsis
Lyra Silvertongue and her daemon Pantalaimon have left the events of His Dark Materials behind. Here in this snapshot of their forever-changed lives they return to the North to revisit an old friend where we will learn that things are not exactly as they seem.
The perfect re-entry for fans of His Dark Materials and a wonderful companion to The Book of Dust. Serpentine is a brand-new treat for Pullman fans old and new.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- ISBN: 9780241475249
- Number of pages: 80
- Dimensions: 185 x 120 x 15 mm
- Interest age: From 10 years
- Weight: 166g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Another satisfying return
Yes it is short but so very worth it. Another welcome return to the infamous world, of His Dark Materials. Will take these “snap shots” anytime.
Absolute rip off
The story itself was ok nothing special like the other Lyra books. Luckily this was an ARC copy so there was no cost to myself had I had to pay for this I ... READ MORE
Serpentine by Philip Pullman
I really enjoyed this short story of Lyra and Pantalaimon where they visit an old friend in the North. They were able to enjoy this visit without having t... READ MORE
Lovely little story
Serpentine is a very lovely look into the relationship between Lyra and Pan, after the events in The Amber Spyglass and their separation. It’s barely more ... READ MORE
The perfect quick read
Bought as a present during lockdown and read by my daughter in one toddler-nap sitting! She described it as ‘a little joy to read’. Philip Pullman writes... READ MORE
Expensive and disappointing
Read this book within 20 minutes. It’s exceptionally short and not worth the money! However, that’s not the only reason I have given 1 star. I expected the... READ MORE
Short and sweet
A very quick visit to Lyra and Pan briefly back in the Arctic in the time following the Amber Spyglass.
This short story is worth the investment for the b... READ MORE
Final Chapter?
This short story just pulls all the bits and pieces of Lyra's complicated relationship with Pan together. All the unsaid feelings, wondering what really ha... READ MORE
Beautiful insight
This novella would make a wonderful Christmas present for devotees of His Dark Materials trilogy. The artwork is amazing and really complements the writin... READ MORE
Waterstones, why?
Why would you have a book - any book - in the January sale that's 'only available to collect in store' during COVID-19 lockdown? Your stores are closed.
Short
I don’t think I was ready for just how short this book was going to be. I read it while sitting in the car while my daughter was at swimming club (with ple... READ MORE
Excellent
This is an excellent, beautifully produced short story book and a worthy addition to my Philip Pullman collection.
Good but short
Received this book as a gift (I requested it) and the story is lovely...but it's very short!
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