If you loved THE GOLDEN COMPASS, then you'll love THE SUBTLE KNIFE, seeing as it's so much better. There's not really anything to say here, besides that it's an amazing book.
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The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2)
(1997, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Philip Pullman)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Brilliant story keeps readers breathless.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2)
Parents need to know that this brilliantly constructed story, even faster-paced than the first book, keeps readers breathless. The brilliant writing inspires imagination. Lyra and Will demonstrate loyalty, determination, and responsibility, even if they are not always honest.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about trust. Why does Lyra trust Will after she's told he's a murderer?
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Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 12 and give itEven Better Than The First
Lives inI rate this title on for age 9 and give itwhy is this bad?
ok, i am catholic. I go to church every sunday. THIS IS NOT THAT BAD OF A BOOK. the whole "god is enemy" plotline is not that bad. They don't even say "god" in the book. They never say "god is our enemy". so, what's so bad about it? it's a really good book, and i enjoyed it.
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- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
elijahwood93...
how can you say that?! Lyra's ability to lie convincingly DOESN'T teach kids it's OK to lie! and does it say anywhere in the book "It's OK to worship the devil! it's a good thing!"? NO! you are such an idiot. My mom is VERY christian and she LOVES this book! this is one of the best books ever written.
Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give itgreat
great, great, great book. i love how it turns everything you know about everything completely on its head. there are a couple of boring parts but they are few and far between and are worth the great story.
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