Review: Once Upon a Time in the North

Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Full Disclosure: I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition written by Philip Pullman and illustrated by Chris Wormell from the publisher, Random House Children's, via Netgalley.

His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman is a prequel of sorts to the His Dark Materials series.  If you've read the books or watched the show, you'll know these characters.  If you haven't, there's no reason you can't start here.  While this is classified as a children's book, it can definitely  be enjoyed by adults.  Pullman's writing is always a pleasure to read.  This is a short story but every bit as good as the rest of the books in the series.  The gift version has beautiful illustrations and some extra bits that make it feel like you picked up a book that someone else was reading and stashing clues in.  You can definitely finish it in one sitting.  If you are like me and look for any chance to immerse yourself in this universe, you will want to pick this up.

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