lyra

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Sir Philip, author of the hugely popular novels about Lyra Silvertongue, the heroine of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies, thinks writers should be compensated.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Lyra lives in a universe parallel to our own, where people have a daemon - a companion spirit in animal form.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

The Lyra McKee Award for Bravery was first awarded in 2023.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Lynch, the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, returned to WWE from a year-long absence, teaming with Lyra Valkyria to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41 in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Malcolm passed Lyra to her and poured the milk very carefully into the clean bottle.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman