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The Golden Compass

His Dark Materials, Book 1

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The Golden Compass

Written by: Philip Pullman
Narrated by: Philip Pullman, Joanna Wyatt, Rupert Degas, Alison Dowling, Douglas Blackwell, Jill Shilling, Stephen Thorne, Sean Barrett, Garrick Hagon, John O'Connor, Susan Sheridan, full cast
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HIS DARK MATERIALS IS NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES STARRING DAFNE KEEN, RUTH WILSON, ANDREW SCOTT, AND LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA!

The modern fantasy classic that Entertainment Weekly named an “All-Time Greatest Novel” and Newsweek hailed as a “Top 100 Book of All Time.” Philip Pullman takes listeners to a world where humans have animal familiars and where parallel universes are within reach.

Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal—including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world.

Can one small girl make a difference in such great and terrible endeavors? This is Lyra: a savage, a schemer, a liar, and as fierce and true a champion as Roger or Asriel could want.

But what Lyra doesn't know is that to help one of them will be to betray the other...

A masterwork of storytelling and suspense, Philip Pullman's award-winning The Golden Compass is the first in the His Dark Materials series, which continues with The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass.

A #1 New York Times Bestseller

Winner of the Guardian Prize for Children's Fiction

Published in 40 Countries

"Arguably the best juvenile fantasy novel of the past twenty years."—The Washington Post

"Very grand indeed."—The New York Times

"Pullman is quite possibly a genius."—Newsweek

Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials!

** THE BOOK OF DUST **

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What the critics say

"As always, Pullman is a master at combining impeccable characterizations and seamless plotting, maintaining a crackling pace to create scene upon scene of almost unbearable tension. This glittering gem will leave readers of all ages eagerly awaiting the next installment of Lyra’s adventures.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred

“Extraordinary storytelling at its very best.”—The Detroit Free Press

“Superb . . . all-stops-out thrilling.”—The Washington Post

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I've always loved this series and have read all three books many times, but listening to it as an audiobook was an entirely different experience - and SO enjoyable! I love that Pullman is the narrator, and the entire cast is spectacular! The voice performances are superb throughout the entire audiobook, and really bring something special to the story that you'd never get from just reading. I was completely immersed, even though I've read the book more times than I can count. This is by far my favourite fiction audiobook that I've listened to yet, and I definitely recommend it, to new readers of the His Dark Materials series and old alike!

Most enjoyable "read" of this book yet!

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There is only one complaint, I found it difficult when there was no pause at the end of a Chapter before saying Chapter __ (sorry Philip) the story and the performances were amazing, I cannot wait to listen to the next book.

Excellent story Amazing Performance

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Couldn't have enjoyed it more. Narration was perfect; story was riveting. So tempted to just buy the whole series.

Incredible narration at the perfect pace.

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This was a fantastic narration, the best I’ve heard! Excellent cast! Looking forward to the next one.

Awesome!

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Wasn't sure in the beginning, and it was quite confusing. But as more was revealed and the world became clearer, I realised this book will be a new favourite of mine. the twist on our world and beliefs is fantastically done.

Slow to start, but suddenly non stop action!

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I wish I had read this fantastic series sooner. I regret to say that the movie, though not the worst adaptation out there, had put me off from reading this book for over a decade. But thank goodness I found it again!

I love it when they have a full cast reading of the audio book. They gave great emotional performances, and not once did I not know who was talking. Fantastic!

Thanks! #Audible1

Phenomenal!

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Excellent reading by the master of the material, the author himself. An outstanding cast that endears themselves to you with their performance of a classic fantasy tale unlike any other.

Lovable cast!

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Phillip Pullman's rich and fantastical world was truly brought to life by the performances in this audiobook. I cannot recommend it enough.

What an amazing rendition of an equally amazing story.

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This is my first time "reading" this book and it hooked me. The performances are very well done as well.

Incredible

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The story lends itself and the performers take full advantage of the drama and fast paced action. Better than reading or watching; this is for me the best presentation of a beloved story yet. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

Marvelous Story Telling

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