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The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)
CCBC Review:
Lyra and her daemon companion, Pantalaimon, attempt to save her friend Roger, one of several children who have recently disappeared. Aided in her dangerous quest by humans, armored bears, and witch clans, Lyra uncovers dark plots that threaten far more than she imagined, in this first volume of an epic trilogy.
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 10-14
Age Range:
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Novel
Subjects:
Action/Adventure
Journeys and Quests
Parallel Worlds
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf
Publish Year: 1996
Pages: 399
ISBN: 0679879242
CCBC Location: Fiction, Pullman