Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman was born in Norwich, England, in 1946. He has won many awards, including the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Book of the Year Award. His acclaimed trilogy, His Dark Materials, has been published in thirty-nine languages. . The Amber Spyglass, the trilogy's astonishing finale, was the first children's book in history to win the Whitbread Book of the Year Award. It was also nominated for the Booker Prize. When he is not writing books, Pullman enjoys drawing, woodworking, and...See more

Philip Pullman book reviews

  • His Dark Materials 5 out of 5

    Couldn't put this down!

    by Rachael B, Nov 20, 2012

    I read the Golden Compass and couldn't stop thinking about the characters until I finished the other two stories. It was all I did for a week, but the world he created was so imaginative and ... read more

  • The Golden Compass 5 out of 5

    Spectacular

    by fantasylover, Jun 5, 2012

    I am currently reading this book (actually series) for the second time and it is still amazing. It is not trying to encorage bad things about god at all (this is a fantasy, this would never happen!! ... read more

  • The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ 1 out of 5

    I bought this bookj for my brother-in-law

    by Mary H, Mar 10, 2011

    I bought this book for my brother-in-law who loves to read/study different religions. He was dreadfully apologetic and told me he could not read this book and gave it back to me! It was recommended ... read more

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