The Book of Dust - La Belle Sauvage

Malcolm Polstead's Oxford life has been one of routine, ordinary even. He is happiest playing with his daemon, Asta, in their canoe, La Belle Sauvage. But now, as the rain builds, the world around Malcolm and Asta is set to become increasingly far from ordinary. Finding himself linked to a baby named Lyra Belacqua, Malcolm is forced to undertake the challenge of his life and make a dangerous journey that will change him and Lyra forever.