
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Short story is right - this absolutely tiny story makes up for its length in it's stunning production values and captivating tale, entering into the post Dark Materials trilogy storyline, and where we meet familiar characters in a different context entirely.
Lyra is growing up. When upon the roof of her beloved Oxford's Jordan College, she espies the birds in the sky doing something strange... attacking another bird... not bird, a Daemon. As the pair take the Daemon into their care, they find it to be a Witches Daemon who desperately needs their help. Of course, they do, and in true Pullman style not everything is as it seems...
Also included is a selection of gorgeous illustrations and historical artefacts, in the form of magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, postcards etc all expanding on this alternative version of Oxford. The artwork, quality and presentation is all superb making the book at definite collectors piece. A little disappointing to find a hefty chunk of the book is dedicated to a preview of the sequel, "Once Upon A Time In The North". Still, It's hard not to recommend this to fans of the series, and I personally love this kind of stuff. Roll on the next one!
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