The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Book 1)

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Summary: Best book EVER!!!!
Review: All I can say is WOW!!! I am an avid reader, and this is still the best book I've ever read. The sequel, The Subtle Knife, is just as good, if not better. It is torture waiting for the third book!!! Pullman lets you get to know Lyra and Pan, not just read about them! Once you start, you can't put it down! A must read for people of all ages!:)

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Summary: This book is outstanding!!
Review: The Golden Compass is an extraordinary book. Unlike other books, this one takes place in a futuristic, alternate world. It's suspenseful, mysterious, yet intriguing with characters such as Lyra who's a perceptive girl, and Lord Asriel who's an authoritative man. The Golden Compass has events such as a planned poisoning, a lord that took a journey to the North, and scenes that have to do with an Alethiometer and learning to use one. On their journey, they meet a special bear, run into some witches, rescue Lyra's friend, Roger, and then Lyra meets up with her lost father. I think this book was great and everyone should try to read this book at least once. I liked this book because it was unpredictable and astounding. You never really know what's going to happen next when you're reading it. This book is impressing and the author was very imaginative when writing The Golden Compass.

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Summary: An interesting fantasy for all ages.
Review: I've read this book at least five times, I've also read the second book in the series and am anxiously awaiting the third book. I enjoyed this book, because the characters were so likable. The idea of another world so much like ours is also fascinating. Lyra is a wonderful character. She and her daemon go through so much and still seem to come out on top. Lyra is so compelling, that no matter where she goes, she makes new friends who are willing to lay down their lives for her. All in all, the book was a most fascinating diversion.

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Summary: I am desperately waiting to read the second!
Review: I am a grown-up, YES a grown-up. A librarian for an elementary school, and I have been researching new books for a huge book order. When The Golden Compass came across my desk I just thought I'd glance through it---surprise I didn't stop reading for 2 days! What a wild ride! What adventure! What wonderful writing! Mr. Pullman is a truly miraculous writer. He stays out of the way so YOU can be right there. Right inside this wonderful swiftly moving vivid thrilling dangerous world with Lyra. Lyra. To create an adventure with a girl as the heroine, and not a sappy little love struck girl but a GIRL a GIRL with a capital G. An amazon of a little girl...well. I am bowled over and have been out hunting the bookstores for the second book in the series. Guess what, the only option was to order it on-line as all the Phillip Pullman books seem to have been sold! Not surprising.

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Summary: I love this book
Review: I was told to get this book by a kid. This book is as good as harry potter, I think. I think the idea of daemon is so well thought of I don't think that any other author couldn't have come up with a better idea. I love the thought of a bridge to anoter world. I'll get the subtle knife next.

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Summary: AWESOME!!!
Review: This book was one of the best i have ever read, and believe me, I have read a great deal of scifi books and this ranks in the top five! Great characters, a richly laden setting, and original beyond belief. Another great quality of this book is that it is very complicated and must be read over and over. A must-read for any scifi lover/Reader. I cannot wait the read The Subtle Knife!

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Summary: I WISH I COULD RATE THIS BOOK 100000 STARS
Review: This is a wonderful book for all ages. If you love fantasy, talking animals, excitemant,adventour, and mystory this is the book for you!

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Summary: An amazing, mistifying book!
Review: Pullman's work drew me in with every word and chapter. The creativity put into this book is mezmorizing. The characters have great personalities, and I love the daemons. Great book,for all to read

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Summary: I loved it.
Review: I thought this book was the most wonderful tale anyone could read. The list of wonderful reviews in my paperback edition don't even begin to describe it. I have finished the second book The Subtle Knife and can't wait to get my hands on the third. I treasure this book. The story twists and turns as it reveals it amazing, daring characters.

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Summary: Wow................
Review: This is the first of a trilogy. Like The Subtle Knife it is difficult to put it down. You get very involved with Lyra and her little deamon.