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Once Upon a Time in the North

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: Philip Pullman

April 04, 2008
Again you find yourself reading a review written by a fan of Philip Pullman's work. I must say, if you are a fan as well - BUY IT! Yet be aware of a slight disapointment, because it is far to short! Bear in mind that I myself am a passionate reader, and I need at least 50 pages to get started, and since this funny little book only contains about 96, I was left with a the small disappointment because I just (like so many others) wanted more. It was gone within the hour that I had recieved it. But if you are searching for a small quick read, a collector's object as a fan or you just want a bit more of Pullman's universe - this is it.

I have to say though, that this is the second pocket book which has been given to us by Pullman so ... Read More:

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His Dark Materials Boxed set (His Dark Materials)

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: Philip Pullman

April 02, 2007
Northern Lights is brilliant in almost every respect; fast-moving, well-written, imaginative. The Subtle Knife is almost as good, but begins to be diffuse. The Amber Spyglass is, frankly, rubbish. In order to understand what is going on here, you have to have read an obscure essay by a second-rank German author (Heinrich v. Kleist) that Pullman is always going on about. By a logic that defeats me, it concludes that a re-temptation of Eve will undo the disaster that came from the first temptation. Hence Lyra (she's the new Eve, we're told) goes all tingly when she's kissed (only kissed, mind you). This saves the world (don't ask me how). Pullman's cosmogony/theology is even wackier than the Christian version to which he's so hostile. Nor does The Amber Spyglass ... Read More:

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter)

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: J.K. Rowling

July 10, 2008
Northern Lights is brilliant in almost every respect; fast-moving, well-written, imaginative. The Subtle Knife is almost as good, but begins to be diffuse. The Amber Spyglass is, frankly, rubbish. In order to understand what is going on here, you have to have read an obscure essay by a second-rank German author (Heinrich v. Kleist) that Pullman is always going on about. By a logic that defeats me, it concludes that a re-temptation of Eve will undo the disaster that came from the first temptation. Hence Lyra (she's the new Eve, we're told) goes all tingly when she's kissed (only kissed, mind you). This saves the world (don't ask me how). Pullman's cosmogony/theology is even wackier than the Christian version to which he's so hostile. Nor does The Amber Spyglass ... Read More:

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My Sister Jodie

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: Jacqueline Wilson

March 06, 2008
My Sister Jodie is a fantastic book. It is a book that once you pick up you can't put down. I love it! I would recommend it to people who like sudden surprises in books; or just love reading and Jacqueline Wilson. It has an unusual ending that is sudden. I'd probably recommend it for readers aged 10 and up. Defnitley buy this book. It's really interesting!

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Children's Edition]

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: J. K. Rowling

July 21, 2007
I love all of the Harry Potter stories and the final tale does not dissapoint. However, why does JK Rowling have to conclude the tale with the whole married & with kids cliche? The last few pages could have had Harry & chums doing something far more interesting than "happy ever after" with families! I know it is meant for kids but I'm sure most children's imaginations run far deeper than that!

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: J.K. Rowling

June 26, 1997
I saw the movie before I read the book and I totally regret it. But the book was amazing and I don't get how some people don't like "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." And I can't wait till I get the second in the series. (And if you've seen the movies, start reading the books now before more movies come out).

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Paper Fashions (Klutz) (Klutz)

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: Editors of Klutz

May 22, 2006
this is just he cutest gift for budding little dress designers - and the not so little ones too. I bought this for my goddaughter recently and had to buy another one for myself! it is a delight - perfect for handmade cards etc - hours of fun.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Children's Edition] (Harry Potter Audio Book)

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: J. K. Rowling

July 21, 2007
I love all of the Harry Potter stories and the final tale does not dissapoint. However, why does JK Rowling have to conclude the tale with the whole married & with kids cliche? The last few pages could have had Harry & chums doing something far more interesting than "happy ever after" with families! I know it is meant for kids but I'm sure most children's imaginations run far deeper than that!

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Adult Edition]

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: J. K. Rowling

July 21, 2007
I love all of the Harry Potter stories and the final tale does not dissapoint. However, why does JK Rowling have to conclude the tale with the whole married & with kids cliche? The last few pages could have had Harry & chums doing something far more interesting than "happy ever after" with families! I know it is meant for kids but I'm sure most children's imaginations run far deeper than that!

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Lyra's Oxford

Childrens Toy Shop > Children & Baby Books > Ages 9 to 11
by: Philip Pullman

November 01, 2007
As someone who has recently finished reading His Dark Materials and considers it one of the best series of novels ever written, I eagerly bought both this and Once Upon A Time In The North together from Amazon and - considering them both together - I am glad I did. I love miscellanies and companion books and both of these books are both great for the serious fan, containing snippets of information deliberately out of context - the idea being to make you think and fill in the gaps with your own imagination.

But if you have only read the first book (or seen the film), I would advise buying Once Upon A Time In The North - as that is a great standalone story of reasonable length - and not this one until you have read your way to the end of the His Dark Materials trilogy. ... Read More: