5 MP3s
Read by Philip Pullman.
Unabridged.
This best selling fantasy trilogy, written by Philip Pullman and read by the author and full cast is set to become a modern classic in children's literature. Compilation includes Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and Amber Spyglass, plus an interview with the author. 35 hours on just five MP3-CDs.
In 'Northern Lights', listeners meet 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua, a precocious orphan growing up within the precincts of Jordan College in Oxford, England. It quickly becomes clear that Lyra's Oxford is not precisely like our own - nor is her world. In Lyra's world, everyone has a personal daemon, a lifelong animal familiar. This is a world in which science, theology and magic are closely intertwined.
In 'The Subtle Knife', the second part of the trilogy, listeners are introduced to Will Parry, a young boy living in modern-day Oxford, England. Will is only twelve years old, but he bears the responsibilities of an adult. Following the disappearance of his explorer-father, Will became parent, provider and protector to his frail, confused mother.
'The Amber Spyglass' brings the intrigue of 'Northern Lights' and 'The Subtle Knife' to a heartstopping close, and is the most powerful volume of the trilogy. The Amber Spyglass introduces a host of new characters, brings startling revelations, and includes a brutal battle that will reveal the secret of Dust.
