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The Amber Spyglass
by Philip Pullman
ISBN: 0440238153
ISBN-13: 9780440238157
Format: Paperback
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Summary
The final entry in the His Dark Materials trilogy (which was inspired by John Milton's PARADISE LOST), THE AMBER SPYGLASS weaves together a number of story strands as the final battle between good and evil approaches. Will, with the help of a pair of Gallivespian agents, searches for Lyra who has been hidden away by the devious Mrs. Coulter. Scientist and ex-nun Mary Malone, trapped in an alternate world, must develop a device to track the progress of Dust lest the world's inhabitants, the mulefa, perish forever. And, all the while, a priest/assassin searches painstakingly through the worlds to prevent Lyra from fulfilling her ultimate destiny. The trilogy also includes THE GOLDEN COMPASS and THE SUBTLE KNIFE.
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"Pullman's intellectual imagination has scope for inventions that can match his ambitious themes, but such freedom overrides the constraints of plot and characterization necessary to a credible and satisfying dramatic shape." -- Brian Alderson
-- New York Times Book Review
The question of God's existence, the problem of death, the power of the imagination-all these meet in Pullman's long-awaited conclusion. . . . [In the first two books], Pullman set up an argument between the old orders of faith and the new republicanism and scientism of the Enlightenment, an argument which was . . . utterly gripping. . . . It was pretty heady stuff, and rumors circulated that Pullman was paralyzed with writer's block. . . . In fact, there was no way he could satisfactorily conclude what he had undertaken, as the amazing, admirable, and disappointing The Amber Spyglass testifies. . . . I am willing to follow Pullman a long way . . . in his argument against our theological inheritance. . . . But to seize Heaven on the ground that it straightjackets desire, what a bore! . . . But we might remember that . . . blasphemy is often the handmaiden of awe. This fantasy series is worth a read.
Annotation copyright H.W. Wilson Company. -- Daria Donnelly
-- Commonweal
Fans who endured the three-year-wait . . . will be rewarded once more by powerful writing, vivid description, and realistic action. This 500-pager is packed with the struggles between good and evil, realizations both true and painful, and an almost-tangible sense of otherworldliness. Its myriad twisting and intertwining plots and its emotional roller coaster make it an exhausting yet exhilarating read. . . . Almost-13-year-old Lyra should not necessarily set the readership age. Some disturbing images and mature themes may make this book more appropriate for older readers.
Annotation copyright H.W. Wilson Company. -- Karen Carden
-- Christian Science Monitor
"THE AMBER SPYGLASS is vast and engrossing, though likely a little too challenging for younger readers or those lacking a certain intellectual sophistication." -- Monica Stark
-- January Magazine
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Published date: 2003
Size: 4 x 7 inches
Weight: 0.55 pounds
Ages: 10 to 12
Pages: 465
Synopses
Lyra and Will find themselves at the center of a battle between the forces of the Authority and those gathered by Lyra's father, Lord Asriel.
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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3)
Pullman, Philip
Laurel Leaf. Mass Market PaperBack. 0440238153 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 2003 Laurel Leaf Mass Market PaperBack . Very Good. 2003. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3)
Philip Pullman
Laurel Leaf. Used - Acceptable. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 2003. Paperback. Acceptable condition reading copy showing definate wear. All pages plus cover present. BINDING IS PAPERBACK; Cover has some wear on edges. Cover/spine has minor creases and/or small tears. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3)
Philip Pullman
Laurel Leaf. Used - Very Good. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 2003. Softcover. Very Good condition, showing little signs of wear. Some rubbing on cover. Price or other sticker on cover. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3)
Philip Pullman
Laurel Leaf, 2003-09-09. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Minor shelf wear; Corners minorly bumped\worn; Minor peeling of lament around cover edges; Mild spine creases and slant; Light tanning and mild soiling to page edges; ( more information) Offered by Already Read Used Books (United States)
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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3)
Pullman, Philip
Laurel Leaf. Mass Market PaperBack. 0440238153 A good reading copy only. 2003 Laurel Leaf Mass Market PaperBack . Good. 2003. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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Amber Spyglass
Pullman, Philip
New York: Dell, 2003. Mass Market Paperback. Edges a bit worn, crease to spine. Book III of His Dark Materials. ( more information) Offered by Fantastic Planet Books (United States)
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The Amber Spyglass
Pullman, Philip
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Laurel Leaf, 2003. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Re-Issue. Mass Market Paperback. Used. ( more information) Offered by Grafton Bookshop (Canada)
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The Amber Spyglass (Qty: 690)
Pullman, Philip
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Pullman, Philip
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Pullman, Philip
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Laurel Leaf, 2003. Lean to spine, otherwise as new.. Paperback. Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by Montreal Books (Canada)
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Amber Spyglass, The
Pullman, Philip
Laurel Leaf, 2000. Paperback. NEW/NOT ISSUED. • Binding: Mass Market Paperback • Series: His Dark Materials • #3 • 2000 • New and free of remainder marks. • ( more information) Offered by Squirreled Away Books (United States)
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Pullman, Philip
New York: Laurel-Leaf. 2003. Reprint. S Mass Market Paperback. New. His Dark Materials Book III ( more information) Offered by Arundel Books of Seattle (United States)
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Pullman, Philip
Laurel Leaf. MASS MARKET PAPERBACK. 0440238153 ReadinJunki is here to gratify your addiction to reading at an affordable price. Books are shipped out within 24hrs with a satisfaction guarantee. . New. ( more information) Offered by ReadinJunki (United States)
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Pullman, Philip
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Amber Spyglass,The - His Dark Materials vol. 3
Pullman , Philip
Laurel-Leaf , 2003. Later Edition. Mass Market (i.e. 4" by 7" softcover). New (Condition varies from Fine to Near Fine. Please inquire as to specific condition)/N/A (volume is softcover). Keywords: Novel Young Adult, ( more information) Offered by Borderlands Books (United States)
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The Amber Spyglass (Series: His Dark Materials 3.)
Pullman, Philip
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Philip Pullman
Laurel Leaf, 2003-09-09. Mass Market Paperback. New. Brand New. In Stock. Order Now. Ship from CA, IN, PA, OR, TN and FL. Over 600,000 CD/DVD, Books and bibles. Free tracking with every order. ( more information) Offered by *** www.HarvardBooksellers.com *** (United States)
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The Amber Spyglass (Series: His Dark Materials 3.)
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Laurel-Leaf [0-440-23815-3] [date not indicated], later printing. (Paperback) About fine. . . . Series: His Dark Materials 3. . . . (Fantasy) < - Buy with confidence. We've been selling quality collectible books since 1965. - >. ( more information) Offered by Grant Thiessen / BookIT Inc. (United States)
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His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass
Pullman Philip
New York: Dell Laurel-Leaf. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 2003. Slip Cover. 0440238153 . Boxed Set, 3 mass market paperbacks, almost fine, some creasing along the spines, read once. In a crisp box. "[Pullman] is an unabashed concocter of stories, with a deep, pulpy fondness for plot. "; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . ( more information) Offered by Bytown Bookery (Canada)
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Pullman, Philip
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Philip Pullman
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