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I recently read the books described in this Entry and thought they were very good. I also wrote the Edited Entry on Harry Potter, and decided to write an Entry in a similar vein for these books, as they are similar to the Harry Potter books.
I think this Entry should be approved to inform everyone about this books, which are utterly brilliant.

Posting ot boot this up the Conversation list so someone will notice it.
I added a little piccie, BTW.

Well done for approaching such a difficult subject - I think entries on books are actually some of the hardest to do.

For me one of the things that makes the books interesting is the alernate reaality of Lyra's world - would you consider a brief summary of the basic set up of Lyra's world vs ours?

Just a though

Ccat

I think it is very good. You have nicely made it sound very interesting, without giving away the plot. As the plot is well twisty, this is good, especially as I am half way through the third book and don't want anything spoiled.
It might be an idea to have a little section on each world, not just Lyra's, as they are all wonderfuly described.
Incidently, I only bought the first one two weeks ago and have been unable to do anything else but read them since. It is definately a series well worth an entry.

Agreed!

A few niggles...

> "Phillip Pullman makes it very clear that he is an extremely talented author."

I just had visions of the first line of the book being "I am an extremely talented author!" - but maybe that's just me...

> "and each have there own clearly defined personality traits and identities"

s/there/their

Try to put as much as possible *above* the plot spoiler. Talk about publishing dates, the type of writing, and the 'mood' of the books - make, if you like, the big attempt to convince people to buy the books - *then* give the plot spoiler for those who wish to read it...

You could also add stuff to talk *about* the world/universe, as well as just the characters in it.

myre - "I reviewed yours: have you reviewed mine? Have you reviewed anything?"

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Congratulations!

Darn! They beat me to it! Well, congratulations! This entry's going to join your Harry Potter one in the Edited Guide!

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Keep up the good work!

Cripes, I'd better get that update done before this thing gets approved!
Thanks, I thought I'd have to revive this again