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EAN: 9780375947223 ISBN: 0375947221 Label: Knopf Books for Young Readers Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 944 Publication Date: April 10, 2007 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Reading Level: Young Adult Release Date: April 10, 2007 Studio: Knopf Books for Young Readers Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: In an epic trilogy, Philip Pullman unlocks the door to a world parallel to our own, but with a mysterious slant all its own. Dæmons and winged creatures live side by side with humans, and a mysterious entity called Dust just might have the power to unite the universes--if it isn't destroyed first. Here, the three paperback titles in Pullman's heroic fantasy series are united in one dazzling boxed set. Join Lyra, Pantalaimon, Will, and the rest as they embark on the most breathtaking, heartbreaking adventures of their lives. The fate of the universe is in their hands. The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass pit good against evil in a way no reader will ever forget. (Ages 13 and older) --Emilie Coulter Product Description: FOR THE FIRST time, all three books of Philip Pullman's award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass) will be published in their entirety in one volume. Perfect for both new and established Pullman fans who want to read (or reread) the whole trilogy before The Golden Compass movie debuts on December 7, 2007, this handsome 6 x 9 omnibus will feature every word of the trilogy as well as Philip Pullman's chapter opening art. Also, new and exclusive to this edition: Philip Pullman has written two pages of new vignettes for each book in the trilogy. Readers will be delighted to discover these intriguing new passages at the end of each book's section in the omnibus. From the Trade Paperback edition. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Finally!!!Finally a fantasy book written in an intelligent manner that has elements of fantasy and incorporates a strong belief in science and logic. Christians are the most narrow minded, cruel and ignorant people on the planet and it is fantastic to see them portrayed as such. Amazing plot, characters and story. I was absorbed totally throughout the entire series and hardly noticed the fact that this is a YA book. Unlike Harry Potter and the Twilight series, these books can be read and enjoyed by adults ... Read More Rating: - Outside the Box!!The story is brilliant whether one is Christian or not. Enjoy it for it's entertainment value. Friendship, loyalty, and self sacrifice for the greater good of humanity. That a young girl could have such a profound understanding of her own purpose, a greater responsibility than any being other than God Himself. Some people found the books more difficult to read as they progressed, but I feel the story became more rich as you read. A little difficult for a child to read, but a worthy title for even ... Read More Rating: - Brilliant!I loved the trilogy! I couldn't stop reading, Pullman's story-telling talents are intoxicating! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read and to be entertained. Rating: - Mesmerizing!I've always loved the classic fantasy works of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, LeGuin and most recently, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. However, my absolute favorite is His Dark Materials. Not only is it a bold interpretation of Paradise Lost, another one of my favorite reads, but it's full of completely new ideas, characters, and theories; not to mention it's coming from a completely different philosophical perspective. The idea of parallel universes was enough for me to get hooked. The Golden Compass is probably ... Read More Rating:  - 1 OK, 2 what?, 3 will this ever end?As and elementary teacher I have read a lot of books, I read just about anything. So as usual when I heard that they made this series into a movie I decided to read the books before watching the movie. I went into the series with an open mind and some excitement. I found the Golden Compass well written and entertaining. So I quickly moved to The Subtle Knife only to be greatly disapointed. It moved into some VERY strange directions and my interest and energy to read the book started to lessen. By the time I ... Read More |
