HIS DARK MATERIALS: THE AMBER SPYGLASS [Paperback] NA

The Amber Spyglass is the powerful and complex final installment of Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' trilogy. It follows Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry as they journey through multiple parallel universes, including the Land of the Dead, to confront the Authority and its oppressive Magisterium. The book delves deeply into themes of free will, original sin, the nature of the soul (manifested as dæmons), and the fight against dogmatic authority. While marketed for a broad age range, its philosophical depth, mature themes of death, sacrifice, and the critique of organized religion make it most suitable for late elementary to middle school readers (ages 10-14) and beyond. It offers rich opportunities for discussion about morality, courage, and the meaning of love and loss.