Writes fantasy novels. A graduate of Oxford University with a degree in English, Philip Pullman has written novels, plays, and picture books for readers of all ages. He has been on the shortlist of just about every major children's book award in the last few years, and has won the Smarties Prize (Gold Award, 9-11 age category) for THE FIREWORK-MAKER'S DAUGHTER and the prestigious Carnegie Medal for NORTHERN LIGHTS, also called the golden compass. He was the first children's author ever to win the Whitbread Prize for his novel THE AMBER SPYGLASS. This author has been recommended by 195 other readers. | |
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