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Once Upon a Time in the North (His Dark Materials, #0.5) by Philip Pullman; engravings by John Lawrence is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Once Upon a Time in the North (His Dark Materials, #0.5) about?

From School Library JournalGrade 7 Up—In this prequel to the "His Dark Materials" trilogy (Knopf), Texas aeronaut Lee Scoresby meets armored bear Iorek Byrnison for the first time. In this short, fantastic adventure, young Scoresby finds himself on the Arctic island of Novy Odense, a community set in an alternate past world. The rich mining company Lars Manganese is trying to control the town, Ivan Dimitrovich Poliakov is a corrupt mayoral candidate, and Captain van Breda is prevented from unloading his cargo unjustly. Scoresby takes on the captain's cause, resulting in an Old West-style shootout. Many readers will likely enjoy this book because of its quick pace and action-filled plot, but some Pullman fans may be disappointed when comparing this short text to the trilogy. Characters are less developed, and events sometimes happen a bit too quickly. The ending is neat and tidy, though it does leave the door open for future adventures. The inclusion of documents and black-and-white engraved illustrations add a nice touch, and the board game Peril of the Pole is tucked into the back inside cover as a bonus.—_Jennifer D. Montgomery, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green_ Copyrig

Who reads Once Upon a Time in the North (His Dark Materials, #0.5)?

Author

Philip Pullman; engravings by John Lawrence

Publisher

Knopf Books for Young Readers; Alfred A. Knopf

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9780399555442

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Children'S, Young Adult, Fiction

Rating

3.79 / 5 (6,830 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14