Lyra's Oxford

By Philip Pullman, John Lawrence

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 64 pages Other Information: Illustrated Published In: United States, September 2007 Quantity Available: 224 Ships within 6-10 days An exciting new tale set in the world of Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials saga. This collectible hardcover volume includes a short story by Mr. Pullman, plus a fold-out map of Oxford and various souvenirs from the past. Available in time for the December release of "The Golden Compass," starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. Illustrations. Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0375843698 EAN: 9780375843693 Dimensions: 17.17 x 11.07 x 0.99 centimeters (0.09 kg)

Ignore those that say these books are for kids; rather, they transcend all age limits. The story centres around the coming-of-age of Lyra, a precocious 11 year old who lives in a world that’s similar to ours, but with some striking differences. Will, the other focus of the story, lives in “our” world. In fact, as the story progresses, we see that there are numerous parallel worlds which become enmeshed through an extraordinary series of events. The story is like an inversion of Milton’s Paradise Lost, with references to a number of spiritual and religious themes, as well as alluding to a wide range of ideas from physics, theology, and phiilosophy. Pullman, an atheist, has drawn much criticism from certain organised religious groups for his treatment of such topics. It’s such a cliché, but you won’t be able to put these books down! This book is an addition to the His Dark Materials trilogy, and fans will really appreciate the little details in the book.

Ignore those that say these books are for kids; rather, they transcend all age limits. The story centres around the coming-of-age of Lyra, a precocious 11 year old who lives in a world that’s similar to ours, but with some striking differences. Will, the other focus of the story, lives in “our” world. In fact, as the story progresses, we see that there are numerous parallel worlds which become enmeshed through an extraordinary series of events. The story is like an inversion of Milton’s Paradise Lost, with references to a number of spiritual and religious themes, as well as alluding to a wide range of ideas from physics, theology, and phiilosophy. Pullman, an atheist, has drawn much criticism from certain organised religious groups for his treatment of such topics. It’s such a cliché, but you won’t be able to put these books down! This is an addition to the Dark Materials trilogy, and fans will really appreciate all the little details in the book.