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Lyra's Oxford: His Dark Materials (Hardcover)

by Philip Pullman (Author)
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Attention all serious book collectors and fans of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. This undoubtedly beautiful package—cloth-bound in a classy red and adorned by numerous illustrations by master engraver and illustrator John Lawrence—is a must-purchase. A pint-sized pocket volume, Lyra’s Oxford packages together a short story set in the same universe as his famous trilogy, a fold-out map of the alternate-reality city of Oxford, a short brochure for a cruise to The Levant aboard the S.S. Zenobia, and a postcard from the inventor of the amber spyglass, Mary Malone. Pullman, in his introduction, suggests that the peripheral items within "might be connected with the story, or they might not; they might be connected to stories that haven’t appeared yet. It’s difficult to tell."

A very sumptuous and lovingly crafted but tantalizingly brief book , Lyra’s Oxford begins when Lyra and Pantalaimon spot a witch’s daemon called Ragi being pursued over the rooftops of Oxford by a frenzied pack of birds. The daemon heads straight for Lyra (the creature was given Lyra’s name as somebody who might help) and is given shelter. Together Lyra and Pan try to guide the daemon to the home of Sebastian Makepeace—an alchemist living in a part of Oxford known as Jericho—but it is a journey fraught with more danger than they had at first anticipated. (Age 10 and over) --John McLay

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Grade 5-9-Pullman returns to the universe of "His Dark Materials" with this gift-book package anchored by a new short story, "Lyra and the Birds." There are a few other goodies, including a pullout map of Oxford and a postcard from Dr. Mary Malone. In his preface, Pullman indicates that these "-other things might be connected with the story, or they might not; they might be connected to stories that haven't appeared yet. It's not easy to tell." These "souvenirs" give readers something to puzzle out, and to determine how they might (or might not) relate to anything. The short story itself doesn't lack for action. Lyra and her daemon companion, Pantalaimon, happen upon a witch's daemon named Ragi, who has sought out Lyra's help to find an alchemist named Sebastian Makepeace, who may be able to help his witch, Yelena Pazhets, who has been struck by a mysterious illness. The story winds its way through Oxford toward the alchemist's home, ending with an unexpected but ultimately hopeful resolution. The lovely woodcut engravings fit both the design of the book and the tone of the tale perfectly. Full appreciation of the story is very much dependent on having read Pullman's much-acclaimed trilogy.
Tim Wadham, Maricopa County Library District, Phoenix, AZ
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4.0 out of 5 stars A tightly woven fable, May 31 2004
By E. R. Bird "Ramseelbird" (Manhattan, NY) - See all my reviews
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Taking his fan base completely by surprise (those members of his fan base that aren't ardent followers anyway) Philip Pullman has added a new chapter to the "His Dark Materials" saga. The series that catapulted Pullman from a minor children's literature existence to magnificent and overwhelming kiddie lit super-stardom has a new book to its name. Entitled "Lyra's Oxford", the book is consists of the following: A quote, an introduction, a story, and ephemera. This book is merely a small link to the further adventures to follow, it seems. As such, it stands as a perfect little entity within its own right.

The plot found in this book is nothing so much as a short story. Some 43 pages long it tells the tale of Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon. A quick note: If you haven't read any of the other "His Dark Materials Books" you could probably slog through this novella, though I wouldn't recommend it. Exposition isn't dwelt on here. The tale begins when Lyra and Pan spot a wayward daemon of a witch being attacked by a flock of starlings. After rescuing the much maligned creature the daemon bird tells them that he is frantically searching for a man named Makepeace. Lyra and Pan are charged to find this man and help the daemon save his mistress from death. Stirring stuff and a nice little story in its own right. Here we finally get a glimpse into Lyra's daily life. Jordan College has been fleshed out a little more and we meet various professors and students as Lyra searches for information about Makepeace. By the end of the tale, more questions have been raised than answered but barring the unfortunate death of the author (not likely) we'll have further Lyra goings on to look forward to soon.

If I've any problems with the book they probably stem from a single moment. Not to give anything away, Lyra is faced at some point with almost certain danger and/or death. In summoning her courage the girl thinks to herself, "Will-Will-be like Will-". Huh? This is the first moment our spunky heroine has EVER pretended to be anyone else in order to face her fears. This suggests that we are dealing with a softer gentler Lyra, a thought confirmed when Pullman writes that for Lyra, "the slightest thing had the power to move her to pity and distress". I miss the old headstrong Lyra. The strong independent Lyra. There are glimpses of her here, but not enough to fully put my mind at rest. I can only hope that the future books will remember that old Lyra better than this book does.

Now the story I was describing was actually entitled "Lyra and the Birds". "Lyra's Oxford" is the name of the book itself and it is a great deal more interesting. Here we can find maps of Oxford, postcards (one from Mary Malone herself!), photographs, advertisements, pages from old books, and a variety of other odds and ends. The effect is nothing so much as a childlike version of the "Griffin and Sabine" books, once so popular. In his introduction to the book, Pullman reflects that these little bits and pieces of ourselves that are sometimes the most telling. While their importance may remain hidden to us for now, readers are advised to hold onto this book tightly for future reference. It is obviously awash in clues that will become clearer in time. I myself was particularly interested in one of the advertisements for a book entitled, "The Bronze Clocks of Benin". Its author, Marisa Coulter, may stir a couple memories here and there. And there and here.

Altogether, I'd say the book's a delicate and successful composition. Its back cover advertises it as "beguiling" and I am inclined to agree. Some people may complain that for its price it is relatively small. Others will pore for hours over the various countries in Lyra's world (advertised by the "Globetrotter") and possible cruise destinations. If you're a fan of a book that will allow you to pick apart thousands of ideas and clues, I think you'll find "Lyra's Oxford" charming.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good but..., Nov 1 2009
By Jean-Philippe Berube "Morovant" (Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lyra's Oxford: His Dark Materials (Paperback)
Very good book, although it is a very short story, which make the book a bit pricey for a single hour of reading...
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5.0 out of 5 stars The continuing adventures of Lyra a Silvertongue, Jan 29 2008
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lyra's Oxford (Audio CD)
"This book contains a story in several other things. The other things might be connected with the story, or they might not; they might be connected to stories that haven't appeared yet. It's not easy to tell."

It has now been a couple of years since Lyra had her adventures in the dark materials. She is now settled in the Oxford of her world. Lying on the roof with her daemon, Pantalaimon (From: Pine marten) Lyra speculates on the meaning of the random movements of birds. Little did Lyra realize that this would soon bring her to a new adventure in the search for a well known alchemist; and a new understanding of witches, and life in general.

This story can easily be a trial balloon for a new book.

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The unabridged production on one compact disk may be a tad more expensive. However it is performed by the author and a full cast on top of this is not a well-designed case and a pamphlet tells a little bit about the beginning of the book also includes some of the materials that he describes the beginning it might've been lost between worlds. There are some pictures of Oxford that might be the real one might not. And a foldout map of Lyra's Oxford.

Bill Pullman sounds awful lot like Jim Dale as he begins his story with a quote from Oskar Baedecker's "The Coast of Bohemia."

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5.0 out of 5 stars A little Gem
The design of this book is so elegant it feels like a treasure slipped out of Lyra's world and into ours. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2004 by ABC

4.0 out of 5 stars quite... small
even at the discounted price, the book still felt quite small, relative to cost. however, it is indeed necessary for all fans of his dark materials. Read more
Published on Sep 9 2004 by jess

5.0 out of 5 stars Could this little book be leading to something more???
As an avid lover of the Dark Materials, I was excited to see this book on the shelf. I picked it up immediatley. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Kimberly A. Bateau

2.0 out of 5 stars Lyra's tiny book
Much too short. (...) I suggest not buying it. The story is so abbrieviated that not much happens. The best thing about this book is its interesting size and colour. Read more
Published on April 16 2004 by Talisman

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book by its cover
I absolutely loved Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials series so I was thrilled when I discovered he had created another story in that universe. Read more
Published on April 15 2004 by micbeeb

4.0 out of 5 stars A Taste of Things to Come
Lyra's Oxford is an enjoyable read for fans of the His Dark Materials trilogy, and whets the appetite for the upcoming 'Book of Dust'. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004 by Tristan

5.0 out of 5 stars A Small Jewel of a Book
Although it was a very short story, I was captivated by its many layers of meaning. It isn't only what it seems to be (as Pullman reminds us at least twice in his comments of... Read more
Published on Mar 27 2004 by Marilyn Geist

5.0 out of 5 stars A Small Jewel of a Book
Although it was a very short story, I was captivated by its many layers of meaning. It isn't only what it seems to be (as Pullman reminds us at least twice in his comments of... Read more
Published on Mar 27 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars I missed Lyra.
This little treasure of a book was like getting a letter from a loved one abroad. Something to let us know that Lyra's okay, Pantalaimon's settling into his new form, and that... Read more
Published on Mar 25 2004 by Susan Howson

5.0 out of 5 stars A good thing in a small package
Short but sweet - maybe it could be seen as a piece of overpackaging (nice packaging at that!) but Pullman is on such good form here that, even though it left me wanting for more,... Read more
Published on Mar 25 2004 by A. Weston

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