{"product_id":"the-golden-compass-graphic-novel-complete-edition-isbn-9780553535174","title":"The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Complete Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe graphic novel adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass, \u003c\/i\u003eone of the most celebrated books of all time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Published in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e are renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. These modern classics are must-reads for every book lover.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Now, in this graphic novel adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass\u003c\/i\u003e, the world of His Dark Materials is brought to visual life. The stunning full-color art will offer both new and returning readers a chance to experience the story of Lyra, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary role to play in the fates of multiple worlds, in an entirely fresh way.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This volume collects the full journey of Lyra to the far north, her rescue of the kidnapped children at Bolvangar, her escape via hot-air balloon, and her crucial role in Lord Asriel’s ambitions to build a bridge to another world.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass Graphic Novel: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The story’s signature fantasies—the dæmons, the armored mercenary polar bears, and the alethiometer—are realized with compelling force. [This] retelling will bring Pullman’s work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Belongs in all libraries that include Pullman’s works.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Pullman’s original magnum opus is heady and dense, and it may prove challenging for some; this adaptation, with its visual accessibility, can help those struggling with the novel’s complexity achieve an understanding without watering down the intricacies.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e** THE BOOK OF DUST **\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLa Belle Sauvage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Commonwealth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass Graphic Novel: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The story’s signature fantasies—the dæmons, the armored mercenary polar bears, and the alethiometer—are realized with compelling force. [This] retelling will bring Pullman’s work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Belongs in all libraries that include Pullman’s works.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Pullman’s original magnum opus is heady and dense, and it may prove challenging for some; this adaptation, with its visual accessibility, can help those struggling with the novel’s complexity achieve an understanding without watering down the intricacies.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003ePHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed writers working today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy (\u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e), which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all time by \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e and one of the all-time greatest novels by \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also won many distinguished prizes, including the Carnegie Medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass \u003c\/i\u003e(and the reader-voted \"Carnegie of Carnegies\" for the best children's book of the past seventy years); the Whitbread (now Costa) Award for \u003ci\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e; a Booker Prize long-list nomination (\u003ci\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e); Parents' Choice Gold Awards (\u003ci\u003eThe Subtle Knife\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e); and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, in honor of his body of work. In 2004, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e It has recently been announced that \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Dust\u003c\/i\u003e, the much anticipated new book from Mr. Pullman, also set in the world of His Dark Materials, will be published as a major work in three parts, with the first part to arrive in October 2017.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Philip Pullman is the author of many other much-lauded novels. Other volumes related to His Dark Materials: \u003ci\u003eLyra’s Oxford, Once Upon a Time in the North\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Collectors\u003c\/i\u003e. For younger readers: \u003ci\u003eI Was a Rat!; Count Karlstein; Two Crafty Criminals; Spring-Heeled Jack, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Scarecrow and His Servant.\u003c\/i\u003e For older readers: the Sally Lockhart quartet: \u003ci\u003eThe Ruby in the Smoke, The Shadow in the North, The Tiger in the Well,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tin Princess\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe White Mercedes\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Broken Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Philip Pullman lives in Oxford, England. To learn more, please visit philip-pullman.com and hisdarkmaterials.com. Or follow him on Twitter at @PhilipPullman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSTÉPHANE MELCHIOR has worked as a screenwriter for both film and television. Recently, he turned his creative energies toward comics, penning both original stories and adaptations, including \u003ci\u003eRaiju\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRaiden\u003c\/i\u003e with Loïc Sécheresse and an adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e with Benjamin Bachelier.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e CLÉMENT OUBRERIE is the acclaimed illustrator of more than forty picture books and is a co-founder of the 3D animation studio Station OMD. His comics include the Aya of Yopougon series by Marguerite Abouet and \u003ci\u003ePablo\u003c\/i\u003e by Julie Birmant. His illustrations for \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass\u003c\/i\u003e won an award at the International Comics Festival in Angoulême, France.","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300625109221,"sku":"NP9780553535174","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780553535174.jpg?v=1767739577","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-golden-compass-graphic-novel-complete-edition-isbn-9780553535174","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}