His Dark Materials Books in Order
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His Dark Materials is Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy following Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry across parallel worlds, where a mysterious substance called Dust draws them into a struggle against the controlling authority of the Church. The saga blends adventure, science, and philosophy as the children confront questions of free will, innocence, and what it means to grow up.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Philip Pullman
Northern Lights is a young-adult fantasy novel by Philip Pullman, published in 1995 by Scholastic UK. The story takes place in a parallel universe…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Philip Pullman
As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife. Lyra…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Philip Pullman
In the finale to the His Dark Materials trilogy, Lyra and Will face grave danger and journey with Iorek Byrnison and two Gallivespian spies to a…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
2008
The book explores the scientific concepts underlying Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, examining ideas such as the golden compass, the…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Philip Pullman
Serpentine is a fantasy novella written by Philip Pullman. It is set after the events of his His Dark Materials trilogy and before the events of The…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Philip Pullman
An exciting new tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga. This collectible hardcover volume includes a short story by…
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His Dark Materials: The Collectors
2022
A chilling Gothic tale with a revealing glimpse of the iconic Mrs. Coulter--one of Philip Pullman's most enigmatic characters. This companion story…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Philip Pullman · 🏆 1 award & honors
A 2008 novella by Philip Pullman. Young Lee Scoresby lands his balloon at Novy Odense, a frozen northern port where an unscrupulous businessman and a…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the His Dark Materials books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and the publisher (Scholastic/Penguin Random House) Start with “Northern Lights.”
How many books are in the His Dark Materials series?
We list 8 books by Philip Pullman , published between 1995–2022.
Where can I buy the His Dark Materials books?
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