The Book of Dust: The Rose Field (Book of Dust, Volume 3)
The Book of Dust, Volume three
Philip Pullman
Readers rate it 3.4 (59 on Hardcover)
- Pages
- 673 pages
- Published
- 2025
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This conclusion to Pullman's Book of Dust trilogy continues the His Dark Materials universe with fantasy adventure, featuring complex moral themes and some darker elements including conflict with authoritarian forces and mysterious threats. While the series is known for exploring philosophical questions about consciousness and free will in ways that engage older teens, this volume contains scattered violence, morally ambiguous situations, and mature thematic content that suits readers comfortable with the previous books. The protagonist Lyra demonstrates courage and determination, and the narrative rewards curiosity and independent thinking, though parental awareness of the trilogy's occasional treatment of religious institutions critically is worth noting. Best suited for teens already familiar with the series who appreciate character-driven fantasy with intellectual depth.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The breathtaking conclusion to Philip Pullman’s landmark new trilogy The Book of Dust! Return to the world of His Dark Materials and discover what fate has in store for Lyra, “one of fantasy’s most indelible heroines” (The New York Times Magazine). ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Horn Boo... NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The breathtaking conclusion to Philip Pullman’s landmark new trilogy The Book of Dust! Return to the world of His Dark Materials and discover what fate has in store for Lyra, “one of fantasy’s most indelible heroines” (The New York Times Magazine). ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Horn Book, The Boston Globe Blue Ribbon Awards List “Pullman’s abilities as a storyteller are stupendous, and on full display.”—The Atlantic “Tremendously entertaining.”—Slate Lyra Silvertongue is alone in a city haunted by daemons, searching for her beloved Pan. Malcolm Polstead isn’t far behind, searching for Lyra. And they are both racing toward the desert of Karamakan, following the trail of roses said to hold the secret of Dust. Their allies and enemies are converging on the mysterious red building at the heart of the desert: Marcel Delamare and the military might of the Magisterium; the radical Men from the Mountains; scientists, scholars, and spies; troops of witches and other people of the air. And awaiting them all is a previously unseen and chilling new threat that will change everything. The intertwining odysseys of Malcolm and Lyra, their journeys both internal and external, will test their limits and challenge even their most dearly held beliefs. As ever, Philip Pullman is using the language of fantasy to illuminate our world and to explore the deepest questions of what it means to be alive and awake to all the splendors and horrors around us. The extraordinary novels of The Book of Dust speak powerfully to today’s readers and will take their place alongside the forever-favorites of His Dark Materials. Look for the entire trilogy of THE BOOK OF DUST: La Belle Sauvage • The Secret Commonwealth • The Rose Field And Lyra’s adventures begin in HIS DARK MATERIALS: The Golden Compass • The Subtle Knife • The Amber Spyglass
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ISBN 9780593306635 · Random House