Experience the first book of the epic trilogy, His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass, by renowned author Philip Pullman. Follow the journey of Lyra Belacqua, a young girl who sets out on an adventure to save her friend and uncover the truth about the mysterious substance known as Dust. This digest paperback edition, published by Random House Children's Books in 2001, is perfect for readers of all ages and features 448 pages of classic fantasy and magic, action and adventure, and survival stories. Measuring 7.6 inches in length, 5.2 inches in width, and 1 inch in height, and weighing only 10.2 ounces, this book is a must-have for any lover of juvenile fiction.