The Golden Compass

One of the richest mythologies and most poignant fantasy books written in this century, the first book in Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is a fantastic journey into an alternate universe where spunky Lyra Belacque travels to the ends of the earth to rescue her friend.

Forget about watching the movie. This is a must-read experience that will appeal to young readers and scholarly-minded literature junkies. An absolute keeper that you can sandwich between your hardcover copies of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. --review by Vicki So, proofreader