The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Book 1)

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Summary: Takes one away to another world as the best books do!
Review: I read this book to my son who is 9 years old. Neither of us could wait for reading time every evening. The book is absorbing and the characters are alive for us. I don't know whether me or my son liked this book most. We both loved it! We are now reading The Subtle Knife and enjoying that too. I have purchased The Golden Compass for several other children and sing its' praises to all who love quality children's literature.

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Summary: I reccommend to all above 12
Review: I thought this was a great book, although the ending was a little abrupt and confusing at first. It thought this was a great book and can't wait to read the Subtle Knife although some say it isn't as good. It has a good plot and it gives you a message not to trust everyone.

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Summary: I loved it...
Review: My friend told me that I might like this book, but I though, well, maybe not, but I read it, and it's heart touching while also being serious. She didn't like the end, but I really didn't care, because I wanted to read the sequel. Lyra is a character that no one is liable to forget, and kinda reminds me of how I wanted my childhood to be. Her dæmon makes me wish I had one to keep me out of trouble!!! If I like a book, I read it quickly...I read the book in 1 hour, so that tells you what I thought about the book.

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Summary: By all appearances a children's novel...
Review: Don't let the cast of characters fool you. The Golden Compass is a pleasure for anyone of any age. It can be seen by children as pure adventure and fantasy or by adults as an allegory. The end was a bit of a drop from expectations established earlier in the novel, but what else would lead the reader to the next book, The Subtle Knife? This is fantasy at its most unpretentious. Pick it up when the real world is too dark and too "real" to handle-you'll finish it in no time.

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Summary: Anyone who wasn't captivated must have missed something!!!!!
Review: I have never been so impressed with a book in my life. Phillip Pullman draws you in with a wonderfully complex plot and amazing charactors. Lyra's world is captivating, the charactors are constantly changing, and the dangers are constantly becoming worse. Lyra herself is a wonderfly fiesty charactor, completed by her more subdued spirit -being Paintalaimon. The world lyra lives in is cleverly crafted, a mixture of our own and something completely different. The Golden Compas is a book that makes you think and wonder, and it leaves you waiting for more at the end. It is in a class by itself. Read the Subtle Knife as well.

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Summary: This is the best book I have ever read!
Review: The golden Compass is definately one of the best I have ever read. I cried in parts, and I don't usually cry at books. For months after finishing it it still made me think. It combined fantasy with adventure and suspense. I still long for a daemon of my own. I can't wait to get the second book in the seires. It has stars all around it on my Christmas list.

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Summary: The best book I've ever read!! I couldn't put it down.
Review: I thought this book about Lyra and her adventures was absolutely fantastic. Excellently written. The best book I've ever read. I can't wait to read the sequel!!!

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This book is an excellent fantasy book and I highly recommend it.

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Summary: A new genre for a teacher
Review: I thought I had read everything appropriate for eighth graders. That was until my student, a learning different young woman, begged me to read this story. Not only did the book open a new genre to me, it also gave her more learning strategies to overcome her "differences." It is a truly remarkable book on many levels. Read it and read it again.

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Summary: Just READ IT! I will do anything for the third book!!
Review: The book "The Golden Compass" is one of the best out there. It's sort of like a fine wine, just gets better as it is digested by your mind. This book is one of the ultimate books around, but the Subtle Knife, the second book in the series, does turn out to be a bit bland. Still, read this book PLEASE!!!! Turn out copies for all your friends, give it away to libraries, please, just make sure that EVERYONE you know reads it!!!!