La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One

About this book

WINNER- AUTHOR OF THE YEAR, BRITISH BOOK AWARDS SHORTLISTED- UK AUTHOR CATEGORY, NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2018 Philip Pullman's magnificent bestseller is now in paperback, with new additional illustrations. A coming of age story like no other . . . Malcolm Polstead's Oxford life has been one of routine, ordinary even. He is happiest playing with his daemon, Asta, in their canoe, La Belle Sauvage. But now as the rain builds, the world around Malcolm and Asta is, it seems, set to become increasingly far from ordinary. Finding himself linked to a baby by the name of Lyra Belacqua, Malcolm is forced to undertake the challenge of his life and to make a dangerous journey that will change him and Lyra for ever . . .

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Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades 3–10. Written in the 2010s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook)

  • recommended·3rd gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2018 Honor
  • recommended·4th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2018 Honor
  • recommended·5th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2018 Honor
  • recommended·6th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2018 Honor
  • recommended·7th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2018 Honor
  • recommended·8th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2018 Honor
  • recommended·9th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2018 Honor
  • recommended·10th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2018 Honor

Common questions

What grade level is La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One?

La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–10. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One?

It takes about 9h 10m to read La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One (501 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 550 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One?

La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One appears on reading lists for Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One banned in schools?

La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.