Extended Summary - The Golden Compass: Based On The Book By Philip Pullman

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE GOLDEN COMPASS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY PHILIP PULLMAN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Lyra's Oxford

The Idea of North

The Cocktail Party

The Gyptian Rescue

The Roping

To the North

Iorek Byrnison

Bolvangar

Svalbard

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman is a fantasy novel set in a world similar to ours, where people have dæmons, which are animal manifestations of their souls. The story follows Lyra, a young orphan, as she gets caught up in a dangerous game involving missing children and a mysterious substance called Dust. Lyra's adventures take her from Oxford to the Arctic, as she confronts powerful forces such as the Magisterium and the Oblation Board. She allies herself with gyptians, witches, and armored bears on her quest to understand the nature of Dust and to rescue the kidnapped children. The story explores themes of science, theology, and magic, and also includes elements of betrayal, love, and loyalty as Lyra discovers her own destiny.

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Release date

Audiobook: January 30, 2025