{"product_id":"the-golden-compus-volume-2","title":"The Golden Compus Volume 2","description":"\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe eagerly awaited second volume in the graphic novel adaptation of Philip Pullman’s international bestseller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Golden Compass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePublished in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Golden Compass,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Subtle Knife,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. These modern classics are must-reads for every book lover.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePraise for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Golden Compass Graphic Novel, vol. 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dreamy watercolors organized into neatly ordered panels lend themselves well to the fantastical setting, creating a sense of sweeping cinematic scope. 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.\"--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePraise for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Golden Compass Graphic Novel, vol. 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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 (and, in the case of the dæmons, humor). [This] retelling will bring Pullman’s work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Starred\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Shelves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47684327112977,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5821\/2625\/files\/IMG_1657.jpg?v=1700246157","url":"https:\/\/www.shelvesbooks.com\/en\/products\/the-golden-compus-volume-2","provider":"Shelves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}