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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.
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In this first part of the "Dark Materials" trilogy, Lyra's friend Roger disappears. She and her daemon, Pantalaimon, determine to find him. Their quest leads them to the bleak splendour of the North where a team of scientists are conducting unspeakably horrible experiments.
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324 of 340 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
111 of 117 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
51 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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The Golden Compass
If you've already got a copy of 'Northern Lights,' then you needn't buy a copy of 'The Golden Compass,' as they are the same book with alternate titles.
The question you may be asking is: why has this book been called something else? Is this some ploy to prise hard-earned cash out of the unwary public?
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 J K Rowling's 'Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone' became 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' when released in America? Another example is 'Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa' also published as 'Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy.' This particular edition of 'Northern Lights' is precisely 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. They're great value ... and after reading the first instalment, you'd simply have to read the other two!
Alternate titles can be very confusing - but hopefully, by reading the Amazon reviews carefully, you should be able to avoid buying the same book twice!
Enjoy your reading!
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Rubbish
First off, this book should be called The Golden Compass because I do not remember anything about lights. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Zahra
A thoroughly engaging read
I read this together with my seven year old son. It thoroughly captured our imagination and took us on a wonderful adventure through Phillip Pulman's world of daemons, parallel... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Baxter
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
Fantastic
I'm not nor have I ever been a fan of 'fantasy' books; this book was recommended by a friend and I'm extremely grateful. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Watson
fabulous!
I hav just finished the trilogy for the 2nd time and once again it has blown me away - it transports you to another world! Definitely recommended.
Published 6 months ago by Ms. S. R. Boatfield
Northern lights
I bought this book for a ten year old, whose english is a second language. She loves the book and is now preparing to read the rest in the series.
Published 8 months ago by G. McGuire
Show and tell...
After years of hype about this novel I finally got round to reading it as I have to teach it to Year 8 in the coming year. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gmt Barnes
Beyond amazing
'Northern Lights' by Philip Pullman is perhaps one of my favourite books of all time. Most people know the setting and the basic idea, so there's no point in going over it again in... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Claire Lewis
This series I like as much as the Harry Potters!!!!
This is a start to an amazing series (it just gets better and better) The film "The Golden Compass" let a brilliant book down and, yes, this series and the Harry Potter series are... Read more
Published 10 months ago by cat1cat1cat1
VERY GRIPPING AND MAGICALLY ENCHANTING!
NORTHERN LIGHTS is a truly amazing and wonderful fantasy tale from the brilliant mind of Philip Pullman. His books are usually brilliant so i grabbed this at once! WOW! Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. Stephenson
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