The Subtle Knife

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The Library of Congress has cataloged the hardcover edition of this work as follows:
Pullman, Philip.
The subtle knife / Philip Pullman.—1st ed.
p. cm.
(His dark materials; bk. 2)
Sequel to: The golden compass.
Summary: As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her dæmon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife.
[1. Fantasy.] I. Title. II. Series: Pullman, Philip.
His dark materials; bk. 2.
PZ7.P968Su 1997
[Fic]—dc22
97000673

eISBN: 978-0-440-41861-0

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