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The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass: Lyra's world
[Reader Level 3]
There are worlds beyond our own--the Compass will show the way . . .
Created especially with younger readers in mind, this book will use simple words and basic sentence structure to introduce the characters of the story.
There are worlds beyond our own--the Compass will show the way . . .
Created especially with younger readers in mind, this book will use simple words and basic sentence structure to introduce the characters of the story.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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Kay Woodward
100 books14 followersEditor-turned-author Kay Woodward has written many successful books for children including her novel Jane Airhead, the Flower Fairies series and Magical World series. She's also written film and TV tie-ins including The Golden Compass, Happy Feet, Robin Hood and Shoebox Zoo, plus non-fiction titles and joke books. Kay lives in Hampshire with her husband and her little girl, and writes from her office overlooking a massive eucalyptus tree.
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January 21, 2023
If there was ever proof needed that I will pick up anything with The Golden Compass plastered on it, this is it. This is specifically the book that was published for younger readers, that introduces the characters from the movie's standpoint. I may not prefer the movie, but it is its own adaptation, and I love it all the same - and this book is a really cute companion guide to go with it! Definitely for the younger ones, though.
July 9, 2023
This is an extremely simple overview of basics about The Golden Compass, although it being "Lyra's world" seems less relevant than the title makes it out to be. (To be fair, though, I've neither read the original book nor seen the movie, so maybe it IS Lyra's world?)
I find it hard to believe young readers would be interested in both this book and the movie, but it's possible the movie is just interesting enough even without understanding the metaphors? I might have been the same way with The Neverending Story, I suppose.
Still, just this book alone feels lacking. Recommended for fans of the movie, if there are any young enough to find a learner's book entertaining. Anyone who has read the older-reader book isn't as likely to be interested in this one.
I find it hard to believe young readers would be interested in both this book and the movie, but it's possible the movie is just interesting enough even without understanding the metaphors? I might have been the same way with The Neverending Story, I suppose.
Still, just this book alone feels lacking. Recommended for fans of the movie, if there are any young enough to find a learner's book entertaining. Anyone who has read the older-reader book isn't as likely to be interested in this one.
August 11, 2020
Its was good enough to conti
Inue reading the series but I dont think I really rated the books till I had finished them all and they where fully wrapped up.
Now I see the fact a Male character takes over the lead as soon as he is introduced as problematic.
Inue reading the series but I dont think I really rated the books till I had finished them all and they where fully wrapped up.
Now I see the fact a Male character takes over the lead as soon as he is introduced as problematic.
November 19, 2020
8.5 out of 10. Some things were missing, but still liked it.
January 3, 2021
Good book
March 15, 2021
Just imagine.. steampunk, fantasy, impossible adventours
July 13, 2022
Very interesting book and addictive
March 22, 2025
Read this out loud to my son and daughter back in the early 2000s and they liked it a lot
April 14, 2018
Largely put forth as a children's read, but anyone can learn from this trilogy; it's an epic tale that transcends a defining category. Give it a try!
September 29, 2013
this novel was popular when i am in elementary school. its about 6 years ago, and i had been finished it a week ago. telat banget.
tapi gak apa, novel ini sesuai untuk semua umur. anak sd, smp, sma, bahkan orang dewasa sekalipun accepted for read this fully imaginaries novel. ceritanya tentang perjuangan anak bernama Lyra Belacqua yang berjuang demi bertemu ayahnya dan seorang sahabat di negara utara. Ditakdirkan terlahir sebagai anak spesial, Lyra mampu membaca alithemoter, sebuah kompas emas yang berfungsi untuk memperlihatkan kebenaran. dengan keberanian dan kecerdikannya, Ia mampu membalikkan takdir jahat yang selalu mengikutinya dalam perjalanan menuju ayah tercinta.
oh ya, satu lagi yang bikin novel ini beda dari yang lain, yaitu dengan kemunculan karakter daemons. buat yang belum liat film Golden Compass mungkin rada nggak nyambung baca novelnya gara-gara sosok daemons ini. so i think you have to watch the movie first for setting your imaginary, cause the film serves the right character which really like author's wanted.
tapi gak apa, novel ini sesuai untuk semua umur. anak sd, smp, sma, bahkan orang dewasa sekalipun accepted for read this fully imaginaries novel. ceritanya tentang perjuangan anak bernama Lyra Belacqua yang berjuang demi bertemu ayahnya dan seorang sahabat di negara utara. Ditakdirkan terlahir sebagai anak spesial, Lyra mampu membaca alithemoter, sebuah kompas emas yang berfungsi untuk memperlihatkan kebenaran. dengan keberanian dan kecerdikannya, Ia mampu membalikkan takdir jahat yang selalu mengikutinya dalam perjalanan menuju ayah tercinta.
oh ya, satu lagi yang bikin novel ini beda dari yang lain, yaitu dengan kemunculan karakter daemons. buat yang belum liat film Golden Compass mungkin rada nggak nyambung baca novelnya gara-gara sosok daemons ini. so i think you have to watch the movie first for setting your imaginary, cause the film serves the right character which really like author's wanted.
December 28, 2014
Este é mais um exemplo -, de que o livro é muito mais completo e interessante em comparação com o que foi exibido no filme.
Por vezes, deparo-me com pessoas que depois de verem o filme de uma história que foi adaptada ao cinema, não lêem o livro que originou essa adaptação.
Esta atitude pode levar a estas hipóteses: a) acham que o livro é igual ao que foi exibido no filme; a1) Em seguimento da alínea anterior, se gostaram do filme também acham que o livro é porreiro (e poderá não o ser!); e a2) Se detestaram o que foi exibido no filme, podem achar que o livro está no mesmo nível (poderá ser melhor!).
Em relação, ao que me ficou desta narrativa resume-se a esta reflexão: Todos nós somos especiais, todos nós temos um dom/talismã. E por isso, NUNCA devemos esquecermos-nos de nós mesmos. Nós somos a pessoa mais importante da nossa vida, precisamos de nos cuidar, de nos amar com um certo peso e medida (nada de exageros, quer por défice ou por excesso). Pois só assim, é que podemos dar amor aos outros e sermos felizes :)
Por vezes, deparo-me com pessoas que depois de verem o filme de uma história que foi adaptada ao cinema, não lêem o livro que originou essa adaptação.
Esta atitude pode levar a estas hipóteses: a) acham que o livro é igual ao que foi exibido no filme; a1) Em seguimento da alínea anterior, se gostaram do filme também acham que o livro é porreiro (e poderá não o ser!); e a2) Se detestaram o que foi exibido no filme, podem achar que o livro está no mesmo nível (poderá ser melhor!).
Em relação, ao que me ficou desta narrativa resume-se a esta reflexão: Todos nós somos especiais, todos nós temos um dom/talismã. E por isso, NUNCA devemos esquecermos-nos de nós mesmos. Nós somos a pessoa mais importante da nossa vida, precisamos de nos cuidar, de nos amar com um certo peso e medida (nada de exageros, quer por défice ou por excesso). Pois só assim, é que podemos dar amor aos outros e sermos felizes :)
December 11, 2010
Brilliant ending to the series. Pullman managed to keep the plot and characters mysterious right to the end, while creating a story to challenge the heavens themselves. Its clear that he has an atheist agenda, but I knew that going in and so wasn't concerned about it. Still, he creates some remarkably theological constructs, such as a universal awareness, the concept of our awareness joining global awareness after death, and the idea of a soul or spirit for every person. Nonetheless, he tries to get us to toss out or debunk our traditional concepts and at least re-evaluate them.
I enjoyed the series, found it adventurous, enigmatic, and thought-provoking. My only criticism would be that I think it has a more adult subject matter, including death, sexuality, depictions of torture, and of course complex counter-culture messages. Therefore, I don't really view it as a children's book.
I enjoyed the series, found it adventurous, enigmatic, and thought-provoking. My only criticism would be that I think it has a more adult subject matter, including death, sexuality, depictions of torture, and of course complex counter-culture messages. Therefore, I don't really view it as a children's book.
May 28, 2013
This book may be appealing for some people for I could tell it was full of action, but the action was described in such a way that made me uninterested. I might just have to reread it when I am older, because even though I can understand it just fine, I couldn't bring myself to enjoy this book. I struggled through it for 2 months, even though books I really like might only take me 3 days. I don't necessarily recommend it based on my experience with it, but it's not bad, just not very appealing to me.
February 15, 2008
Initially I read this because of all the "book burning hate e-mail" I received. (in my opinion the the best advertisement EVER) But it turned out to be one of the best scifi/fantasy books I've ever read. Very well written, gripping, and good triumphs over evil. Its also a good commentary (intended or not) on religion vs. spirituality and good ol' common sense. But even if you're not into that, its just a fun, fun, read. Go for it!
December 31, 2007
A "kids" story built subtly around the many-worlds-interpretation of quantum mechanics. If you like Madeline L'Engle this will be right up your alley. Great blend of the simple style and rich imagination I love in kids books with a more sinister, haunting, creepy, and sometimes violent twist. Can't wait to finish #2.
January 14, 2008
This author is really creative in that he created his own fantasy world all by himself. Not only that, in his world, there are multiple worlds within it so that is mad intense. I guess i like this book becasue it is so creative.
May 4, 2012
I didn't read this edition, so maybe I'm writing about the wrong book entirely - but what I read was "Lyra's World" by Philip Pullman, a short follow-up to the trilogy. I just remember reading through this when I was about 13 and liking it.
January 1, 2008
Interesting read.
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." Sun-tzu
Chinese general & military strategist (~400 BC)
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." Sun-tzu
Chinese general & military strategist (~400 BC)
November 10, 2008
omg
i cant believe none of u have read this book
it has the wonders of the world and a lay of fantasy
but as the character my name shall be Lyra only when i win!
i cant believe none of u have read this book
it has the wonders of the world and a lay of fantasy
but as the character my name shall be Lyra only when i win!
September 27, 2012
Loved it! couldn't put it down, so I read all of them in one week
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December 19, 2012Geweldig boek. Het is eigenlijk ene kinderboek, maar zo mooi geschreven dat je er helemaal in meegezogen wordt.
April 7, 2008
Really fun, fast read. I had a hard time putting this one down.
July 18, 2012
Amazing work of fiction!
May 18, 2015
cute book. saw the movie before I read the book. liked them both
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