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Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) [Paperback]

Philip Pullman
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5 Mar 2007
"Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bearsfight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic; classic edition edition (5 Mar 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 043995178X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0439951784
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (798 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 171,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Lyra's life is already sufficiently interesting for a novel before she eavesdrops on a presentation by her uncle Lord Asriel to his colleagues in the Jordan College faculty, Oxford. The college, famed for its leadership in experimental theology, is funding Lord Asriel's research into the heretical possibility of the existence of worlds unlike Lyra's own, where everyone is born with a familiar animal companion, magic of a kind works, the Tartars are threatening to overrun Muscovy, and the Pope is a puritanical Protestant. Set in an England familiar and strange, Philip Pullman's lively, taut story is a must-read and re-read for fantasy lovers of all ages. The world-building is outstanding, from the subtle hints of the 1898 Tokay to odd quirks of language to the panserbjorne, while determined, clever Lyra is strongly reminiscent of Joan Aiken's Dido Twite. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Too gripping to listen to whilst driving! 17 Jan 2003
Format:Audio CD
Now that Philip Pullman's work is available in several audio versions, you may be wondering what makes each one distinctive, and, considering the large differences in price, which one to chose. This version is a complete and unabridged reading, the author himself is the narrator, but there is also a full cast to give voice to each character.

The plot: briefly, as this title has been thoroughly reviewed in its book form only a few mouse-clicks from where you are now:

In a parallel world to our own, feisty 12-year-old Lyra and her daemon live in a recognisable-yet-different Oxford, where they eavesdrop on a secret meeting of scholars and their charismatic visitor Lord Asriel. She hears mysterious tales of Dust, a city that hangs in the air above the Aurora Borealis, and an expedition that ended in a gruesome murder. Lyra's friend Roger disappears, stolen like many other children by the Gobblers, and then she herself is taken from Oxford to live with the sinister Mrs Coulter. Rescued by gyptians she learns who her true parents are, and that the stories and disappearance of her friend are connected. Travelling with the gyptians to the frozen North, Lyra is drawn into a savage struggle among the armoured bears and witch-clans of the Arctic. At the experimental research station of Bolvangar Lyra finds the lost children, where horrific experiments are being performed upon them. To fulfil a prophecy, Lyra's journey leads her to the ice-forts of Svalbard, the rescue of her father and eventually to the city behind the Northern Lights, but only after she has made a terrible betrayal.

What does this dramatised reading bring to the story? Philip Pullman narrates his own work well....

On a technical point, the 9 CDs are badly indexed - the 5 minute intervals are inaudible but don't necessarily coincide with chapter starts, making it hard to find your place after a break. Unforgivably, there is a change from one CD to the next right in the *middle* of the climactic armoured bear fight.

If you aren't inclined to read the book, but don't want to miss out on the full text, this is a fine substitute, although the poor arrangement onto CD may well be irritating. Read more ›

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327 of 346 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Golden Compass AKA Northern Lights 29 Oct 2003
By mbogle VINE™ VOICE
Format:Mass Market Paperback
WARNING
Please be aware that this book was previously sold as 'Northern Lights' and is the first book of the trilogy and NOT a new book. I was very excited when I saw this as I had hoped that it was. I would recommend the trilogy to anyone as it has an easy reading style while at the same time appealing to adults. Something that is rare.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The start of an amazing trilogy 14 Feb 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I can say without any doubt, that Northern Lights, together with the other two books in the trilogy (The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass)are the best books I have ever read. (And I have read quite a lot!)

Each day, I couldn't wait to get on the tube and read the continuing adventure of Lyra et al.

It is enchanting from start to finish. And for my mind makes anything else you read afterwards seem highly inferior.

You are taken completely out of yourself. Yet you are also able to ponder the wider meanings of it all. And with so many twists and turns, Pullman as a writer is always several steps ahead of where you think things are going.

From the moment I finished the last page of the last book in the trilogy, (yesterday) I wanted to pick up Northern lights and read them all again. I cannot imagine anyone not liking these books. Even for those who have not read fantasy novels before. They are original, profound, gripping and simply breathtaking in places.

Frankly I envy anyone reading this trilogy for the first time!
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars No comparison, so don't try 25 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
Firstly, I am tired of reviewers 'comparing' this trilogy to JK Rowlings Potter Series. Secondly, There is no comparison. Meaning you may as well compare Chocolate with Steak. Both have their place at a well planned dinner table! We need to be reading a balanced meal.
I love The HP books equally as I do the 'His dark Materials' Trilogy.If you're looking to replace the 'Potter' rush with the Pullman books, it won't happen, this is a deeper and darker league. You will find yourself drawn into places and plots, lives and ideas almost impossible for many an imagination. Perfectly written and a great main course after the 'Potter' starter, however, I will be returning to the be-specticaled one for dessert. (The lighter option) Again, I say... No Comparison, maybe complimentary.
Enjoy your time with His Dark Materials,lose yourself in the questions the books will awaken and be prepared to miss your stop if you read it on the bus! I just hope the up-coming film does Pullman justice.
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112 of 121 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars ALSO KNOWN AS: Northern Lights!!! 21 April 2004
By Chrestomanci VINE™ VOICE
Format:Mass Market Paperback
If, like myself, you think you've just discovered a hitherto unheard of book in the Dark Materials Saga. Sorry ... you haven't. This is in fact'Northern Lights' with an alternate title. So, why has this book been called something else?
Well, when overseas publishers buy publication/distribution rights, they occasionally change a book's title if they feel this will work better for their target audience. Remember how 'Harry Potter & the Philosopher'sStone' became 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' when released in America. This particular edition of 'Northern Lights' is the same kind of thing.
That being said ... if you haven't read 'Northern Lights' A.K.A. 'The Golden Compass' ... then why not? It's a jolly exciting read! The first part of a hugely successful trilogy, the adventure starts on page one and never lets up. However, if you're new to Pullman's books, and intend to start reading them, begin with 'Northern Lights;' or better still, why not chose one of the compilation editions containing all three books together.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Northern lights...fantastic book
The first of 'his dark materials' trilogy is fantastic. Don't bother to watch 'the golden compass' as it doesn't do these books justice!
Published 1 day ago by Miss Stacey Wilde
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved every page of this book
'But think of Adam and Eve like an imaginary number, like the square root of minus one: you can never see any concrete proof that it exists, but if you include it in your... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Bought as a present because I had read it a few years ago. Well written and with lots of depth I would recommend you read the next two in the trilogy as it gets better and better.
Published 2 months ago by L. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Northern Lights
I would recommend this book to all my friends and my children and grandchildren. It was like no other book I have ever read.
Published 3 months ago by Brenda Bateman
5.0 out of 5 stars different
Not my usual reading but thoroughly enjoyed it.Shall look forward to reading the sequels. Found him thro. one of the competitors on "Priceless"
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5.0 out of 5 stars great item
this is a great product, it arrived very quickly and was well packaged. I would recommend this item to others.
Published 5 months ago by Rachel Gorrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally spellbinding and remarkable this outstanding fantastical...
*Film tie-in edition (The Golden Compass) - stunning motion picture.

`There are worlds beyond our own-
the Compass will show the way... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lucinda
5.0 out of 5 stars Not my usual type of book but totally gripped!
These books were leant to me by a friend who insisted I read them. I would never normally pick this sort of book but couldnt put it down - you are taken into another world by... Read more
Published 5 months ago by ciara
5.0 out of 5 stars Northern Lights
This is the first in the "His Dark Materials" trilogy and although it took a little while to get into - once in I was hooked.
Published 6 months ago by Eileens53
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Great story, better than the film by far. This book was bought to complete a set as I read the trilogy some time ago. Written for children but a great adult read.
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