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Northern Lights

By: Philip Pullman
Narrated by: Philip Pullman, full cast
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Summary

The classic recording of Northern Lights, read by Philip Pullman and a full cast of narrators.

'Without this child, we shall all die.'

Lyra Belacqua lives half-wild and carefree among the scholars of Jordan College, with her daemon, Pantalaimon, always by her side.

But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle - a struggle born of stolen children, witch clans and armoured bears.

As she hurtles towards danger in the cold far North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win, or to lose, the biggest battle imaginable.

The full cast of narrators includes: Philip Pullman, Joanna Wyatt, Rupert Degas, Alison Dowling, Douglas Blackwell, Jill Shilling, Stephen Thorne, Sean Barrett, Garrick Hagon, John O'Connor and Susan Sheridan.


Brought to you by Penguin.

©1995 Philip Pullman (P)2021 Penguin Audio
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"Read by Pullman himself and a full cast including Julian Glover and Stephen Thorne, this is glorious listening." (Sunday Express)

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My Favourite of the Trilogy, BUT….

Avoid listening to any of the interview with the author at the end. Thought it was a pretty cool bonus for book ONE, but got served with a big old end of the story spoiler, wish they’d kept the interview for the end of book three! Still enjoyed the story apart from knowing part of what happens.
I love that Philip Pullman narrated this and the full cast were brilliant too, really brought the story to life.

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Wonderful

I’ve been a fan of the Northern Lights Trilogy for some years now, having read them several times over. I’ve also devoured the television series, which although in my opinion is no where near as good as the books was nevertheless enjoyable, and now have listened to the first audiobook in the series. It lives up to expectation, with the combination of a cast for the characters and Philip Pullman himself narrating, it works really well. Throughly enjoyable listen! I’d highly recommend.

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The storyline

I loved the characters and the story. It can be a little bit confusing, but other than that I really recommend it.

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Brilliant storytelling

Like the magic of the book and the way it is written good listening for me and my daughter

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Brilliant

an excellent book, I listened to it with my son. we both really enjoyed it, looking forward to the next book.

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Great story and performances

Even though I’ve seen the first film and the two seasons of the BBC adaptation I really enjoyed it. No idea what people are taking about regards the audio and performances, which had initially put me off, sounded great to me, wish Id downloaded it sooner!

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You would have to be mad not to like this

I am speechless. No book I have ever read has been this good and I have rad. The Harry Potter series

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What kids should be reading

Magnificent performances. Story is unique and extraordinary. Read this when I was in my teens and it is still easy and enjoyable to read as an adult

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Loved❤️ it

The narrator told the story beautifully,created a wonderful connection between the characters
and the story was amazing. The narrator really brought it to life😁!

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Hooked again.

Hooked on Mr Pullman's mastery again. what an incredible universe he has created. I hope to reread the trilogy and then move on to The Book of Dust.

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