Description: "American balloonist Lee Scoresby and the great armored bear Iorek Byrnison meet when Lee and his hare daemon Hester crash-land their trading balloon onto a port in the far Arctic North and find themselves in the middle of a political powder keg."--
Review Quotes: ★ "Two of the most beloved characters from Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnison, get their own novella, giving readers a glimpse into their initial meeting and friendship. Lovely, full-color artwork . . . truly enhances the beautifully written story." --School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Pullman is as fine a writer as there is for young people, and this book is a small gem." --Booklist, starred review "An action-oriented mini masterpiece." --Kirkus Reviews