The Golden Compass

Lyra Belacqua is content to run wild among the scholars of Jordan College, with her daemon familiar, Pantalaimon, always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle -- a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, witch clans and armored bears. And as she hurtles toward danger in the cold far North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win, or to lose, this more-than-mortal battle. Beautifully crafted and thrillingly told, this first book in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy has been hailed as a modern fantasy classic. Along with The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, The Golden Compass is a masterwork of storytelling and suspense, beloved by readers and listeners of all ages around the world. Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy has received a host of awards and accolades, including the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's biggest children's literary prize. The entire trilogy is available on audio from Listening Library. Philip lives in Oxford, England. Visit his website at www.philip-pullman.com.