The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Book 1)

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Summary: Beutiful, exciting and enchanting. One of the best books.
Review: It was the best book I ever read. It's mixture of peril and excitment thrilled me. It was beutifully written. The sequal isn't as good, but I liked it anyways. Nothing could compare.

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Summary: A wonderful read, a greaty heroine and a lovable daemon.
Review: From the very beginnig, Phillip Pullman's Golden Compass directed me into a fantastic alternate universe of believable adventure and authentic emotions. The plot was captivating as Lyra journeys to the North with Iorek Byrnison and the gang of gyptians. The mystery of the gruesome cutting experiments and the saga of her parents kept me turning the pages, dying to figure out what it would all mean for her in the end. Reading The Subtle Knife was a necessity after I finished The Golden Compass and I can't wait for the next book book in this series (His Dark Materials). Not only is it written with magnificent imagination, it also contains depth and makes one think- the role of the daemons, original sin and the Church. A must read for everyone over 11 years of age.

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Summary: I loved this book!!!!!!!!!
Review: I liked this book so much, I finished it in church!!!!!!! I don't know what I'll do if I can't find the next book!!!!!

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Summary: An astounding book! I loved it!
Review: I found this book under another name in our library here in Botswana, Africa: 'Northern Lights'. My friend Mathew recomended it to me, and I'm glad he did. I couldn't figure out what time it was placed in. I loved the way the author wove everything into the story just so, and I found it interesting when he described Iorek in his armour. If I were to give it a percentage, 1,001% just wouldn't be enough. I loved this book because of its constant threat of Mrs Coulter and other things, while Lyra and Pantamailon continued along, from one quest to another, all the while keeping up with the main one. Not only is this book good for a 10-year-old like me, but it should be recomended for grown-ups, too, this wonder-book!

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Summary: An Incredible Book...
Review: This book is EXTREMELY GOOD. It combines the action, suspense, mild violence, and chillingly scary scenes that can sometimes be native only to "Goosebumps" and other such literary trash with the intelligence, complexity, sincerity, and genuine good writing of a fine novel. It is one of the best books I have read in a long, long time, and I DEFINITELY recommend it.

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Summary: A Very Good Book
Review: I think this book was the best book I have ever read, I have also read book 2 and I can't wait until number 3 comes out! I wish I had a daemon like the people in Lyra's world. This book makes you laugh and cry but I couldn't put it down!

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Summary: The Best book I've ever read!!!!!!!!
Review: I've read other Philip Pullman books but this is definitelythe best. It takes a little while to get in to it and to realise whatDaemons are meant to be but after that is thouroughly absorbing. Lyra and the other characters are brilliantly formed and the content is wonderful. As soon as I finished it I had to read the Subtle Knife. I wish I also had a Daemon. I would recommend it to ages 12 and up.

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Summary: The Golden Compass was a great, exciting book.
Review: "The Golden Compass" is a great book. Lyra and her daemon are taken from their regular life at Jordan College and pushed into a race against many evils. These evils focus around the discovery of "dust", a microscopic particle that is attracted to humans, especially adults. This book is sure to keep you hooked and rates up there with some of the best fiction/science-fiction books ever.

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Summary: This book was magical!
Review: I feel that The Golden Compass was imaginative and very magical. It had all the components of a fantastical story that rips you from reality and pulls you into an alternate universe, not unlike Lyra and Pantimilian. This book held a quality unlike no other that I have read and I think that it was a bridge to the imagination.

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Summary: Second best fantasy book I've ever read.
Review: The beginning is a little complex and confusing, but the world, text and characters are completely immersing. From the secret Gypsies to Mrs. Coulter's evil plans, I really got into Lyra's character, particularly how she frees Iorek Bryinson and makes him king of all bears. It's a shame the author got rid of him in no. 2, but he'll be back for 3. Overall great fantasy novel. Absorbing. Only complaint is that it's too short. Highly recommended.