NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Once Upon a Time in the North

"Once Upon a Time in the North" is a forthcoming fantasy short story by Phillip Pullman. It is a prequel to Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and will be published on April 3rd, 2008 in the United Kingdom. The premise of the story involves the meeting of Iorek Byrnison and Lee Scoresby--something that was originally suggested to be appearing in The Book of Dust. It will be printed in the format of a small blue book with several extras, much in the same way as Lyra’s Oxford: Philip Pullman CBE (born October 19, 1946) is an English writer. ... For other uses, see Country (disambiguation). ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... For other uses, see Fantasy (disambiguation). ... This article is in need of attention. ... A publisher is a person or entity which engages in the act of publishing. ... Colophon of the publisher Alfred A. Knopf. ... // None at present None at present Duma Key by Stephen King Young Bond Book 5 by Charlie Higson None at present None at present See 2008 in poetry None at present None at present None at present None at present Literature List of literary awards List of years in poetry... Lyras Oxford by Philip Pullman is a short book telling an adventure of His Dark Materials leading heroine, Lyra Silvertongue set shortly after the end of the trilogy. ... For other uses, see Fantasy (disambiguation). ... This article is in need of attention. ... Philip Pullman Philip Pullman, (born October 19, 1946) is an English writer, educated at Exeter College, Oxford, who is the best-selling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy of fantasy novels and a number of other books, purportedly for children, but attracting increasing attention by adult readers. ... The trilogy (U.K versions), in order of succession from left to right. ... Iorek Byrnison is a PanserbjÃ¸rne (armoured bear) from Philip Pullmans trilogy His Dark Materials. ... His Dark Materials is a trilogy of novels by the fantasy fiction author Philip Pullman. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Lyras Oxford is a short book by Philip Pullman depicting an episode involving the heroine of His Dark Materials, Pullmans best-selling trilogy. ...

Pullman has also remarked that in addition to this story and The Book of Dust, a small green book will one day be published about Will:

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