The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman • Book 1 of the His Dark Materials Trilogy • Related Editions: See others
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Adventure
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 1996
Word Count 112,815
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 930L
- ATOS Reading Level: 7.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 15085, 19.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Fantasy Books for Ages 11 to 17
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Philip Pullman about The Golden Compass
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Awards & Distinctions 2

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 1997

Carnegie Medal, 1936-2022
Winner, 1995
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