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Science Informer - His Dark Materials Omnibus
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List Price: $26.99
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Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Binding: Library Binding
EAN: 9780375947223
ISBN: 0375947221
Label: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 944
Publication Date: 2007-04-10
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: 2007-04-10
Studio: Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Summary: EVIL BOOKS
Comment: Had the author not stupidly used the term DEMON for the people's animals, he would not have lost the massive audience his books otherwise might have gotten him. I myself refused to see the movie because of this satanic crud, and I will not let my children see it or read the books. The worst mistake a fantasy author can make is to insult millions of people by using terms from real-world faiths.
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Summary: Unbelievable
Comment: It is a great story that keeps you wondering: "what else could happen?" It is both a good fantasy and an interesting hard-core critic to the fanaticism that is sometimes part of many religions. The mixture between both fantasy (or rather, fantastic elements) with science makes it a great story.
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Summary: Phenomenal Fantasy for the Whole Family
Comment: A friend recommended these to me when I told her I had been trying to keep up with younger reader materials (Lord of the Rings, Eragon, Twilight, Harry Potter, Narnia, etc). She could not have done me a bigger favor. While the other series listed are very entertaining and I am so happy to see a revival of reading, I did not find many of them to be as well written or engaging as this series. The His Dark Material trilogy is a fascinating fantasy that has a quick moving, quirky plot that keeps younger readers turning the pages, but it also provides a good bit of mental stimulation for older readers. Combining entertainment, moral dilemmas, building empathy and philosophical dynamics, this book has opened up so many discussions across the ages. It is such a great way to bring the family together for reading and discussion. My only caution is gauge what subject matter is appropriate for younger readers because some parts can get a little scary. Pullman is not too shy with death, separation or his suspenseful imagination.
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Summary: Don't waste your time!
Comment: What a waste. I agree that these books were well written but don't fool yourself - the subtle anti-God message gets stronger as the books progress! Again, I say, don't be fooled! If you let your kids read this junk you will be setting them up for spiritual failure...the more you find evil appealing, the more you accept it as normal. Don't do this to your kids or yourself! Stay away - run from evil!!!
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Summary: Loved it.
Comment: This is such a great series. One of those where you can't turn the pages fast enough. I understand some people were up about the religious undertones. Well that's hardly the point. It's just a solid series. Not sure what the age bracket is for this series, but small children might be frightened.
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Editorial Reviews:
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FOR THE FIRST time, all three books of Philip Pullman's award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass) will be published in their entirety in one volume. Perfect for both new and established Pullman fans who want to read (or reread) the whole trilogy before The Golden Compass movie debuts on December 7, 2007, this handsome 6 x 9 omnibus will feature every word of the trilogy as well as Philip Pullman's chapter opening art. Also, new and exclusive to this edition: Philip Pullman has written two pages of new vignettes for each book in the trilogy. Readers will be delighted to discover these intriguing new passages at the end of each book's section in the omnibus.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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