(3) 4-6 Adapted by Stéphane Melchior. Translated by Annie Eaton. Illustrated by Clément Oubrerie. Coloring by Clément Oubrerie with Philippe Bruno. This edition compiles all three sections of the French graphic-novel adaptation (volumes one and two were previously published individually in the U.S.). In part three, Lyra and Iorek dethrone the usurper bear king, then deliver the alethiometer to Lord Asriel--and young Roger to his sad fate. Oubrerie's illustrations capably convey the starkly beautiful setting, the bears' violent battle, and Lyra's intense emotions.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(3) 4-6 Adapted by Stéphane Melchior. Translated by Annie Eaton. Illustrated by Clément Oubrerie. Coloring by Clément Oubrerie with Philippe Bruno. In the middle volume of the three-part graphic adaptation (first published in France), Lyra and friends, now including armored bear Iorek Byrnison and aeronaut Lee Scoresby, are attacked. Lyra is kidnapped and delivered to a laboratory, where she finds lost friend Roger and learns the terrible truth about "intercision." Dynamic panels and sketchy pen-and-ink illustrations with washes of vivid color keep the energy high.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 1996

(3) 4-6 Adapted by Stéphane Melchior. Translated by Annie Eaton. Illustrated by Clément Oubrerie. Coloring by Clément Oubrerie with Philippe Bruno. This French import adapts the first section of the first novel in Pullman's fantasy trilogy, ending with Lyra's departure for the North to search for kidnapped friend Roger. Not much fantastical happens in this installment; still, it capably introduces Lyra and her world (including daemons, the alethiometer, and Dust) and sets up the coming action through accessible dialogue and energetic illustrations in well-paced panels.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 1996