He even introduces himself as Johns old friend, Charles Latrom.

Back in Lyras world, the Gyptians are heading north along with Lee and Iorek.

Much emotion and pain remains between the former lovers, with Serafina remarking that Coram seems unchanged.

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But even in this fantastical world with witches and talking bears, some things remain impossible.

As morning dawns, Lyra pleads with John Faa to let her go to the fishing village.

The trip takes a creepy turn once they reach the abandoned fishing village which oozes menace.

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In the book, this was not Billys fate but that of another child.

He dies peacefully, but the Gyptians arent feeling so tranquil.

As if enough hasnt already happened, Samoyed hunters attack the camp later that night and kidnap Lyra.

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She awakes as shes brought into a highly-secured facility to be processed.

Her only hope is that the Gyptians can reach her in time.

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