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Philip Pullman's classic trilogy is now available as a stunning, large-format, bind-up edition. Since the first volume was published in 1955, and has now been filmed as The Golden Compass, the trilogy has been acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, and has won the UK's top awards for children's literature. Today, the fabuloustory of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adults and children alike. The extraordinary story moves between parallel universes. Beginning in Oxford, it takes Lyra and her animal-daemon Pantalaimon on a dangerous rescue mission to the ice kingdoms of the far north, where she begins to learn about the mysterious particles they call Dust - a substance for which a terrible war between different worlds will be fought..."This trilogy is one of the great imaginative works in the English Language. And it contains one of the best villains in all literature." - Terry Jones Phillipullman has won the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Children's book of the Year - British Book Awards, the Whitbread Book of the Year, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Astrid Lindgren Award.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Note: This is all three books in one volume - mistakedly thought it was a box set so had to return as it was a gift for my niece and i thought it looked a bit daunting all in one great tome. The books themselves have been favourites of mine for years, I'm just re-reading them again (not something I usually do) and I'm just as delighted as I was the first time I read them. Children's writing at it's best - makes Harry Potter look like sweet valley high!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Someone once described "His Dark Materials" by Philip Pullman as she gets caught, she escapes, she gets caught again, she escapes again, then she gets caught, then she escapes. This may be true but the real substance of the epic is the how and why.
It is the "how" that holds the story together. We are intrigued with Lyra's ability to plan and lie her way out of trouble. Eventually it is the truth that sets her free.
The "why" she is being sought and the "why" she must go on brings us many conundrums that we not only face in the tale but also in our real life.
Lyra must fulfill a prophecy; however if she becomes aware of her destiny, that destiny may never happen. For those readers who have read Josef Campbell you will recognize the classic Hero's Journey where a person coming of age must sacrifice the apron strings and face the challenge of adulthood. This includes going into a dark place and confronting an unknown which usually is ones own fears and ego. From there they are reborn to become a fully functional person in society.
Oh, did I forget to tell you that this is a fun read.
It is the "how" that holds the story together. We are intrigued with Lyra's ability to plan and lie her way out of trouble. Eventually it is the truth that sets her free.
The "why" she is being sought and the "why" she must go on brings us many conundrums that we not only face in the tale but also in our real life.
Lyra must fulfill a prophecy; however if she becomes aware of her destiny, that destiny may never happen. For those readers who have read Josef Campbell you will recognize the classic Hero's Journey where a person coming of age must sacrifice the apron strings and face the challenge of adulthood. This includes going into a dark place and confronting an unknown which usually is ones own fears and ego. From there they are reborn to become a fully functional person in society.
Oh, did I forget to tell you that this is a fun read.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I envy those people who haven't yet read Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. It is the best imaginative work written for the last I don't know how many years. Truly original, compelling, moving, stunning series of novels I've ever read. I don't know how to begin describing it, but you will love Lyra, her daemon Pantalaimon (I want Pantalaimon to be my daemon), Iorik Byrinson, Lee Scoresby and Hester. You will fear Mrs Coulter and her monkey. You will want to travel to the North with the Gyptians, and to be able to work the alethiometer. I want to read it all over again now!
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To love on every level
I read these books for the first time at the age of 17 and loved them - to the point of mourning when I finished. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Annamay
Absolutely gorgeous
I think that at least one copy of this series should be put in a museum and preserved because I can't imagine a future that doesn't have this book in it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by tinex8
Outstanding!
I'm in my late 30s and had never read these books until recently but had heard all about them. Having read the Harry Potter books and found them entertaining enough for an adult, I... Read more
Published 3 months ago by oldstuff
Monster sized book, suitable for aspiring pagemasters, druids and...
I'll not rehash over the story, it's fantastic and I strongly recommend any one who likes young adult fantasy books to leap on this. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Horan
golden compass trilogy
I enjoyed the film of the story "The Golden Compass" and hoped that sequels would follow. As nothing was planned I bought the trilogy book, and spent many an hour reading about the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. J. Shelton
Dismal and depressing
Take my advice and give all of this trilogy a miss! Why? Because although it starts well, has strong characters, some really big and clever ideas, and is quite thoughtful, I... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Essexboy
Five stars is not enough!
When I reached the end of this trilogy I almost grieved at the thought it had finished. I feel like no other book will ever grip me and draw me into another world as this one... Read more
Published 5 months ago by claire bradleigh
Read the book before you see the film
I made the mistake of seeing the film before reading the book.
This places pre conceived ideas about characters into your mind. Read more
This places pre conceived ideas about characters into your mind. Read more
Published 5 months ago by G. Brooks
Good read!
A good read. I was lured to this by the Golden Compass movie - which, frustratingly, left viewers high and dry! The book has SO much more depth, as books do. Read more
Published 6 months ago by belgarionn
woohoo!
Everyone told me this book was amazing and even though i didnt enjoy it really i couldnt fault how quick it was sent in amazing condition. Read more
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