"Clockwork" by Philip Pullman intertwines the stories of a clockmaker, a storyteller, and a young boy named Karl. In a fantastical city, the clockmaker tries to create a mechanical figure that embodies life and artistry. As the tale unfolds, Karl becomes embroiled in a dark, enchanted story that reflects his own reality. The narrative explores themes of fate, the nature of storytelling, and the boundaries between life and art. With richly woven prose and a blend of fairy-tale elements, Pullman captivates readers, revealing how the threads of fate can be both intricate and unpredictable. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book was published in 2019 by Bolinda Publishing .
Philip Pullman is one of the most highly respected children's authors writing today. He lives in Oxford.
This book contains the following story:
Clockwork
It's a snowy winter night in the town, and a young apprentice clockmaker is in despair. Tradition holds that each apprentice must design and build a mechanical figure to be added to the town's impressive clockwork. Karl has not even begun work on his design so when a stranger offers him a wondrous piece of clockwork, a knight so intricate, so real, that to pass it off as his own would make Karl forever famous, Karl is ... tempted. However, once Karl accepts the 'gift', there seems to be no stopping the events which unfold like inexorable clockwork in a series of interlocking stories
