“I'm trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief... I'm not in the business of offending people. I find the books upholding certain values that I think are important, such as life is immensely valuable and this world is an extraordinarily beautiful place. We should do what we can to increase the amount of wisdom in the world. [Washington Post interview, 19 February 2001]” BookWisdomBeliefBeautyBooksValueYoung AdultPlotOffenseChildren S BooksParaphrasedBasisPhilip Pullman Author:Philip Pullman
“Ahead of them, over the mountains to the north, the pale arcs and loops of the Northern Lights began to glow and tremble. Lyra saw through half-closed eyes, and felt a sleepy thrill of perfect happiness, to be speeding north under the Aurora.” HappinessNorthNorthern LightsHis Dark MaterialsAurora BorealisPhilip PullmanGolden Compass Book:Northern lights Source: Northern lights
“Princess, princess, youngest daughter, Open up and let me in! Or else your promise by the water Isn’t worth a rusty pin. Keep your promise, royal daughter, Open up and let me in!” RhymeFairy TalesBrothers GrimmPhilip PullmanIron HeinrichThe Frog King Book:Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version Source: Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version