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Count Karlstein [Paperback]

Philip Pullman (Author)

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Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) (2006)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A well-written, amusing read, November 15, 2000

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Pullman knows that every book can't be a masterpiece, or hugely ambitious and complex, like His Dark Materials. As a result he gives us plenty of these shorter, less deep and lighter books that are great for a light-hearted read. This book in particular is really funny, and a little spooky at times. Another little gem from a brilliant author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely funny book, April 13, 2000

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This is one of the funniest books I've read in ages. It's based on the legend of the Wild Hunt and the Demon Huntsman. The story involves plenty of outlandish characters and hilarious incidents. The high point is the shooting match near the end where one very improbable coincidence after another is revealed. Grown-ups, don't miss out on this one. It's not just for children.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Is this Edward Gorey?, March 14, 2001

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Excellent book for young adults and adults alike, Count Karlstien is a mixture of Roald Dahl and Edward Gorey. After finishing the His Dark Materials Trilogy, I ran to the nearest bookstore to find more books by Phillip Pullman - and this did not disappoint. I would warn, however, that Count Karlstein is meant for a younger audience than the Golden Compass, and therefore, is a bit more of a children's book. Still fun nonetheless.

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5.0 out of 5 stars LAUGHS AND SHIVERS ABOUND
Philip Pullman has a string of popular stories to his credit and well knows of what he writes. This time out he offers middle readers just what he knows they'll enjoy - frights... Read more

Published on June 30, 2009 by Gail Cooke

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good.
This was a pretty good book. Nothing on my top shelf list or anything. It was kind of slow in some parts and with my ADHD it was hard to keep my attention at times. Read more

Published on September 27, 2007 by S. C. Copeland

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! A true classic!
We enjoyed this story on a five hour car ride - three kids under 14 and one adult. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Read more

Published on September 6, 2007 by Natalie Norris

4.0 out of 5 stars This was a good audio book
This book was funny because there were a lot of characters who had silly names like Roliopolio and Snivelwurst. Read more

Published on April 13, 2007

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I liked this book because all the different characters had their own voices. I liked Charlotte best because she was smart. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Witty gothic satire but not Pullman's best
A parody of gothic melodramas,COUNT KARLSTEIN, could be confusing to the presumed target audience of upper elementary and middle schoolers. Read more

Published on August 7, 2006 by Susan K. Schoonover

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I thought this book was quite good. I liked the uniqueness of it. Not many books are told from more than one person's point of view. Read more

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It is 19th century Switzerland. Two young sisters, Charlotte and Lucy, are under the watch of Count Karlstein. Read more

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Dark, fantasy novels have always been a favorite of mine. That's why I fell in love with Count Karlstein. Read more

Published on November 12, 2002

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'Count Karlstein' varies from 'Clockwork,' but it is still a chilly, gothic tale worth reading. The different narratives throughout the story are amusing and add preception to... Read more

Published on July 12, 2002 by Jo-Anna

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Count Karlstein, Doctor Cadaverezzi, Miss Davenport, Frau Muller, Constable Winkelburg, Sergeant Snitsch, Miss Lucy, Herr Snivelwurst, Meister Haifisch, Uncle Heinrich, Frau Wenzel, Demon Huntsman, Herr Woodenkopf, Miss Charlotte, Castle Karlstein, Cabinet of Wonders, Herr Stanger, Max Grindoff, Signor Rolipolio, Chief Ranger of the Forest, Prince of the Mountains, Battle of Bodelheim, Hildi Kelmar, Inspector Hinkelbein, Peter Kelmar

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The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2) by Philip Pullman in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3) by Philip Pullman in Front Matter, and Back Matter
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Book 1) by Philip Pullman in Front Matter, and Back Matter
The Tin Princess by Philip Pullman in Front Matter
Spring-Heeled Jack by Philip Pullman in Front Matter

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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3) by Philip Pullman in Front Matter, and Back Matter
The Shadow in the North (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 2) by Philip Pullman in Front Matter, and Back Matter
The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3) by Philip Pullman in Front Matter, and Back Matter

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