Today, I'm going to talk about The Golden Compass. While it is true that the main characters are 11/12, the story itself is meant for more mature readers. It is a complex story line and while it is fantasy, Pullman creates a more realistic fantasy world, rather than childish.
The story is very well written, and the sequels to the book are each just as enticing. It explores the ideas of multiple worlds and questions the ideas of religion (mainly Christianity). I do know some people have taken offense to this book, but honestly, it is just a piece of fiction, and wasn't meant to be blasphemous.
Even adults could probably enjoy this book. If they can still deal with the whole fantasy world thing. Especially in the sequels, many worlds are discovered and they carry strange creatures.
But basically the story follows the adventures of a girl named Lyra, and her daemon, Pan and their quest to find the meaning behind the "Dust."
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