The Golden Compass: Movie Storybook [Hardcover]

Ms. Kay Woodward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Golden Compass

There are worlds beyond our own--the Compass will show the way . . .

When Lyra sets out to rescue her friend Roger, she has no idea her adventure will lead all the way to the frozen North, where an epic struggle between good and evil will determine the fate of the world--and perhaps other worlds as well. This movie storybook is a full-color, easy-to-read adaptation of key scenes from the movie.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic; Mti edition (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545016207
• ISBN-13: 978-0545016209
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,051,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars In defence of Story telling, October 24, 2009

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Malcolm S. Chesworth "audiophile" (CT USA) - See all my reviews
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I agree with the reviewer about open-mindedness and would suggest that many of Pullman's critics have not even read his books. His writing style, characterisation, and simple story telling are extraordinary and I yearn for some kind of follow-up beyond Lyra's Oxford - enjoyable tit-bit though that was. IT IS A STORY and yes it does highlight many of the horrifying extremes of organised religion, particularly Roman Catholicism - but does the truth hurt?
Personally I was rather disappointed with the film, for although the casting and acting were superb, the changes to the script were simply too swingeing. I loved the books and the excellent audio book version read by the author (not the bbc debacle), having read or listened to them 5 or 6 times. They are my comfort food when I don't know what to consume next.
The Northern Lights (or The Golden Compass) stands proudly alongside other greats from Oxford - Narnia, Lord of the Rings. Personally I even rate the books above my otherwise favourite science fiction - Donaldson's Covenant series.
Pullman does not seek to destroy God, nor promote evil above good. He seeks to tell a good story - and he does so, very well.

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful novelization of the film!, November 27, 2009

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Cheryl Twomey - See all my reviews
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I received this book, not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The story is told in clear, concise language and the stills from the film are sharp and beautiful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story~, October 25, 2009

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Toni Marcum "Toni" (Adrian Mi USA) - See all my reviews
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I have seen this Movie and it is incredible~ I am waiting for the sequel to come out now.
I seen the hardcover books and HAD to buy them for my Granddaughter's.
I would Highly Recommend~!!