The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
Reviewer:  S.B.S., Sequoias

The Golden Compass pulls you into the story and keeps you there.
Lyra Belacq is a young girl who lives at Jordan College.  Lord Asril (Lyra's uncle) comes to Jordan college once a year.  Lyra takes an unexpected trip to the North.

I personally like this book because it has adventure that lasts until the end.  You must this book at some point in your life!