The Golden Compass - Graphic Novel

Reviewed by: Melissa Madigan - Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 16, 2017

Review

A well known, well loved story is now in graphic novel form. Having read the book with an all boys book group I have to say the graphic version is MUCH easier and more enjoyable to read. I think that group of boys would have liked the book WAY better if this version had been available back then. The whole story is here - all the daemons, armored polar bears and the alethiometer are here and in force! This volume has the full journey of Lyra to the far north, her rescue of kidnapped children and her escape by a hot-air balloon. And Lord Asriel's drive to build a bridge to another world. This will be a great addition to any collection.

Overall Book Score: very good