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His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass) (His Dark Materials) | 
 enlarge | Author: Philip Pullman
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $60.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1088 reviews
Sales Rank: 17077
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 6.1 x 4.3
ISBN: 0375842381
EAN: 9780375842382
ASIN: 0375842381
Publication Date: August 28, 2007
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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. Daemons 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, the hardcover editions of Philip Pullman's awardwinning His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass) with the original, classic covers by Eric Rohmann, will be available in a boxed set.
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 Imaginative fantasy October 3, 2008
This is one of the most original fantasies I have read in a long time. I found it a good read. The first book is by far the best of the three. However, I think parents should read them first before deciding to give them to their children. These are very dark stories. The first book alone includes murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, torture, and betrayal. It is hard to know who is the good guy, and who is the villain. It is also openly anti-church (not that I had a problem with that, but some people might).
It is interesting that Pullman, an atheist, has written a trilogy that is actually profoundly spiritual. The positive themes (yes, there are some) include friendship, loyalty, honor, cleaning up messes ( both the ones you have made and those of others ), keeping your word, and generally trying to do the right thing. Pullman presents a different concept of "soul" than has previously been explored.
All in all this is a thought-provoking work, and worth the read, but I would say NOT suitable for younger children.
Great books! September 30, 2008
I loved Pullman's "His dark materials" trilogy , that's why I bought it as a gift.
Escape to another world September 16, 2008
Phillip Pullman's Dark Materials Trilogy is nice recreational reading. It helps clear the mine from all the routine stuff that we all face every day.
"His Dark Materials" by Philip Pullman August 31, 2008
The set of books by Philip Pullman arrived in excellent condition in their own display box. Thank you Amazon.com for your wonderful work.
 A new look at the world August 24, 2008
I thought just as a read it was great fun, mostly the first one, I didn't love the second two nearly as much as the golden compass. But they were still a fun read. But as an older reader I love the ideas of man, heaven, and god. When people say that this book is trying to insult religion and/or christianity don't take their word for it. I do not beileve that is what Pullman was trying to do, he wanted to make you think, and give us a new idea of what life and heaven might be, or mean to us. And he never quite says which side is right or wrong. I strongly suggest these books to anyone who likes to think or just a fun and interesting read!
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