Serpentine A short story from the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust

Philip Pullman — 2020

**Don't miss the second series of His Dark Materials on BBC One this November.** A brand new short story set in the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust by master storyteller, Philip Pullman. Serpentine is a perfect gift for every Pullman fan, new and old. 'Lyra Silvertongue, you're very welcome . . . Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits' Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon have left the events of His Dark Materials far behind. In this snapshot of their forever-changed lives they return to the North to visit an old friend, where we will learn that things are not exactly as they seem . . . Illustrated throughout by Tom Duxbury, the perfect re-entry for fans of His Dark Materials and a wonderful companion to The Book of Dust. 'It's a stunning achievement, the universe Pullman has created and continues to build on' New York Times 'Pullman is an easeful storyteller and an intricate and inventive world-builder, and everything he has to write is worth reading' Telegraph

Reviews

Sara@katniss

Feb 22, 2023

It was good but wayyyyy too short for me. I did like it tho.

Flavia Louise@flaviaaalouise

Mar 7, 2022

I really enjoyed the illustrations. The story was maybe a bit too short.

Elke Maasbommel@theopenbook

Sep 4, 2021

Whenever Philip Pullman publishes another book, I need to have it. I bought the limited, signed edition, and read it the moment it landed on my doormat. Like the other His Dark Materials novels, Serpentine deals with deep, complex themes such as science, religion, abuse of power, and growing up. This one is about identity, and it’s brilliant. See full review here: http://the-openbook.com/2020/11/03/by...