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Northern
Lights is the first part of the
"Dark Materials" trilogy by Philip
Pullman. Here is a fantasy story that is
beautifully written, funny and lively.
The story is
entitiled 'The Golden Compass' in the U.S. and the film also commands the same
name.
It
is not a simple tale; however the writing by Philip Pullman has such
great description and pace that the story becomes exceptional in
quality.
Set
in a parallel world very similar to our own, Lyra and her Daemon
(pronounced like the English word "demon") named Pantalaimon,
eavesdrop on a meeting involving her uncle Lord Asriel.
They
hear about mysterious tales of Dust, a city that hangs in the air above
the Aurora Borealis. Lara's friend Roger disappears and the ensuing
quest by her and Pantalaimon, lead them to the bleak splendour of the
North where a team of scientists are conducting unspeakably horrible
experiments.
With
armoured bears and witch-queens this story captures the imagination.
Finding the courage to put the book down before finishing is the real
challenge!!
Northern Lights (Cover to Cover)
Audiobook: Philip
Pullman (Narrator)
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