The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1

The definitive production of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, narrated by Ruth Wilson. “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… First published in 1995 and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, the first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature, including the Carnegie Medal. Ruth Wilson is an award-winning actress, best known for her roles in His Dark Materials, Luther, Mrs Wilson, and The Affair. She won universal acclaim, and the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Mrs Coulter in the BBC adaptation of His Dark Materials. The Amber Spyglass also includes a bonus conversation between Ruth Wilson and Philip Pullman. Brought to you by Penguin.