Philip Pullman

In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary...

"A Distraught Lyra follows Lord Asriel into the mysterious city Cittàgazze. There, she meets a boy and learns that their fates are tied to them reuniting him with his father. Their path is thwarted by a war between the nefarious Magisterium and the witch clans desperate to ensure Lyra fulfills a prophecy." -- Container.