The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Volume 2 (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Pullman, Philip

ISBN 10: 060639348X ISBN 13: 9780606393485

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 2016

Synopsis

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The eagerly awaited second volume in the graphic novel adaptation of Philip Pullman's international bestseller The Golden Compass. This second volume of the graphic novel finds Lyra in the far North. With the help of Gyptian fighters, newfound witch allies, and the armored bear Iorek Byrnison, she means to rescue the children held captive by the notorious Gobblers. The stunning full-color art offers 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 unique way. Published in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass are renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. These modern classics are must-reads for every book lover. Praise for The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, vol. 1: ""The story's signature fantasies--the dæmons, the armored mercenary polar bears, and the alethiometer--are realized with compelling force (and, in the case of the dæmons, humor). [This] retelling will bring Pullman's work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure."" -- Publishers Weekly, Starred ""Whether this is a reader's first experience with the tale or they are already familiar with the story, they should be delighted by this rendition."" -- School Library Journal ""The small and detailed but very clear panels are full of expressive faces, discernible action, and moody shadowing. Readers familiar with Pullman's novel will appreciate this artistic adaptation, as will readers who simply prefer graphic novels to prose."" -- Booklist

About this title

About the Author

Philip Pullman has won many distinguished prizes, including the Carnegie Medal for "The Golden Compass" (and the reader-voted Carnegie of Carnegies for the best children s book of the past seventy years); the Whitbread (now Costa) Award for "The Amber Spyglass;" a Booker Prize long-list nomination ("The Amber Spyglass"); Parents Choice Gold Awards ("The Subtle Knife" and "The Amber Spyglass"); 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.
Philip Pullman is the author of many books for young readers, including two volumes related to the His Dark Materials trilogy: "Lyra s Oxford" and "Once Upon a Time in the North." He lives in Oxford, England. To learn more, please visit philip-pullman.com and hisdarkmaterials.com.
Clement Oubrerie has over forty children s books to his credit and is a co-founder of the 3-D animation studio, Station OMD."

From School Library Journal

Gr 6 Up—This exciting second volume of Pullman's saga lives up to the promise of the first. Lyra and the Gyptians are continuing their northward quest, but first Lyra must recruit a new companion, the ferocious panserbjørn Iorek Byrnison. The party, including the aeronaut Texan Lee Scoresby, are attacked by Samoyed hunters, who apprehend Lyra and take her to Bolvangar. The Gobblers pretend to be caring for the children they have captured, but in fact they perform experiments to remove the connection between the children and their daemons. This volume ends with Lyra leading the escape of the children and the battle between the Gobbler forces and Lyra's allies, with airborne witches providing much-needed support. As in the first volume, Oubrerie employs muted colors, with notable exceptions (his brilliant blues and greens for the Aurora). His accessible style recalls a young person's doodling, albeit with greater detail. VERDICT This worthy continuation of the series belongs in all libraries that include Pullman's works.—Eric Norton, McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Edition details

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 060639348X
• ISBN 13: 9780606393485
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 80