Lyra & Pantalaimon have journeyed north in search of the missing children & Lord Asriel But the frozen wilds are harsh & unhospitable & fearsome enemies are waiting at every turn If Lyra is to succeed in her quest she must enlist the help of unexpected allies an armoured bear & a witch queen The path ahead will lead to dark truths & grave danger The second book in a stunning three-volume graphic novel adaptation of Northern Lights the first of which won the Prix Jeunesse du Festival d' Angouleme