Princess Eilonwy from “The Black Cauldron” as
Lyra from
“His Dark Materials” series by Phillip Pullman
About the Book: His Dark Materials is an epic trilogy of fantasy novels by Philip Pullman consisting of Northern Lights (published as The Golden Compass in North America), The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. It follows the coming of age of two children, Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, as they wander through a series of parallel universes.
About the Author: Philip Pullman is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all time by Newsweek and one of the all-time greatest novels by Entertainment Weekly. In 2004, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He lives in Oxford, England.
About the Disney Character: Eilonwy is plucky, cynical, and talkative. Despite her naturally strong-willed personality, she can be affectionate and emotional. Eilonwy appears to be addled once she first appears, confused and thinking her reasons for being imprisoned in the Horned King’s castle vague.