About the Author
Philip Pullman was born in Norwich, England and was brought up in Rhodesia, Australia, London and Wales. Philip graduated from Oxford University in 1973 with a degree in English, and has taught middle school at Westminter College. He is the author of many highly-acclaimed books for young readers, from contemporary fiction to Victorian thrillers, and has written plays and picture books for readers of all ages. Philip's most recent work
, The Amber Spyglass, has won numerous awards, including the
Parent's Choice Gold Book Award, and a
Booklist Editors' Choice.
Philip currently lives in Oxford with his wife, Judith, and children.
From the Hardcover edition.