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Books by Philip Pullman | Wonderlit

Books by Philip Pullman

19 books · Ages 8–18

Known for the Sally Lockhart and His Dark Materials series, Philip Pullman writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of adventure, growing up, fear & bravery.

Series

The Ruby in the Smoke

The Shadow in the North

The Tiger in the Well

4 books · Ages 12–18

The Golden Compass

Once Upon a Time in the North

The Amber Spyglass

His Dark Materials

4 books · Ages 10–18

Mystery of the Ghost Ship

The Adventures of John Blake

1 book · Ages 8–12

La Belle Sauvage

The Secret Commonwealth

The Rose Field

The Book of Dust

3 books · Ages 13–18

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Clockwork

A sinister storyteller and a deadly mechanical knight collide in this eerie, suspenseful fairy tale where clockwork gear

Cover of Detective Stories

Detective Stories

Master the art of the clue with this collection of mysteries featuring legendary sleuths like Sherlock Holmes, Hercule P

Cover of I Was A Rat!

For the child who feels misunderstood or struggles to find their place, this clever tale explores the difference between

Cover of Spring-Heeled Jack

Spring-Heeled Jack

For children facing uncertainty or missing a loved one, this Victorian adventure shows the courage it takes to find fami

Cover of The Scarecrow and His Servant

The Scarecrow and His Servant

A lightning bolt brings a polite but dim-witted scarecrow to life, sending him and his loyal servant Jack on a wild ques

Cover of Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp

Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp

A poor tailor's son enters an enchanted cave and finds a magic lamp that transforms him into a wealthy prince in this cl

Cover of Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag

Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag

Adèle Geras, Anne Fine, Henrietta Branford, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, Tony Mitton, Alan Garner, Berlie Doherty, Gillian Cross, Kit Wright, Michael Morpurgo, Susan Gates, Linda Newbery

For the child who loves the magic of 'once upon a time' but wants to see themselves in the story. These fresh takes on o

By Age Range

Clockwork

Detective Stories

I Was A Rat!

Clockwork

Detective Stories

I Was A Rat!

Common Themes

Adventure Growing Up Fear & Bravery History Being Different Justice & Fairness Fantasy & Magic Mystery

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