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Each of the novels in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. trilogy offers an exciting adventure that takes readers,. young and old,on a journey through …

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HIS DARK MATERIALS TRILOGY
by Philip Pullman
DISCUSSION
GUIDE
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In The Classroom
Each of the novels in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials
trilogy offers an exciting adventure that takes readers,
young and old, on a journey through different dimensions
to unknown worlds.The electrifying plots and
unusual and mysterious characters make these novels
excellent choices for reading aloud.
Themes of good vs. evil, betrayal,
courage, fear, trust,and love raise
important questions, offering
students a wonderful opportunity to
engage in meaningful dialogue.This
guide offers questions for discussion
and includes activities that connect
the language arts, social studies,
science, music, and art curriculum.
About The Books
Philip Pullman’s intriguing and haunting
trilogy sends fantasy lovers on an incredible
journey through other worlds where
they meet mysterious creatures and a
brave and extraordinary 12-year-old girl,
Lyra Belacqua, who has the power to seek
truth.
In The Golden Compass, young Lyra Belacqua journeys
to the far North to save her best friend and other
kidnapped children from terrible experiments by
evil scientists.
The Subtle Knife takes Lyra to Cittag