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Philip Pullman Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Philip Pullman.

Results 1 - 20 of 309 in Philip Pullman

  1. DVDs for kids

    Thursday Sep 4 | SFGate

    ... from a video-camera perspective. A sexual scene, violence and scenes of terror. The Golden Compass Based on Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, people in this world wear their souls on the outside of their bodies, in the form of animals. ...

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Pop/Rock

  2. UGA TodayRead the original story

    Wednesday Sep 3 | The Red and Black

    ... Lunch." 1:25 to 2:30 p.m. SLC 150. - Bulldog Book Club: Sponsored by the University Libraries. Discuss Philip Pullman, "The Golden Compass". 3:30 p.m. SLC Jittery Joe's. Contact: fteague@uga.edu - Workshop: Choosing a Major. Sponsored by the Career ...

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  3. Publisher admits errors in 'damaging' age banding rowRead the original story

    Monday Sep 1 | Guardian Unlimited

    ... rebellion amongst children's authors, with a website attracting almost 800 signatures from authors including Philip Pullman, JK Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson and Terry Pratchett. "I would suggest - " and I am speaking entirely as myself, rather than as ...

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  4. Stephenie Meyer's The Twilight - the newest book turned movie trend

    Monday Sep 1 | Netscape

    ... see what their fictional heroes would look like in real life. There's C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass and of course the ever popular J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series and J.R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the ...

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  5. Too Much Information?

    Sunday Aug 31 | School Library Journal

    I read that Philip Pullman and many other children's book creators have taken a strong stance against publishers putting recommended reading ages on book covers.

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  6. Author lists his favourite books

    Sunday Aug 31 | This is Oxfordshire

    Best-selling Oxford author Philip Pullman has raided his bookshelves to pick 40 of his favourite titles to recommend to the nation.

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  7. Kid watch: An advisory for parents on current DVDs

    Friday Aug 29 | SFGate

    ... pursue a lost treasure at sea. Sexual situations, sexual innuendo and violence. The Golden Compass Based on Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, people in this world wear their souls on the outside of their bodies, in the form of animals. ...

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  8. Inside His Dark Materials: The World Of Philip Pullman -Read the original story

    Saturday Aug 23 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    Through an exclusive interview with acclaimed author Philip Pullman, this program documents Pullman's life and works, and examines the subject matter of his books.

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  9. Random House Publishing: The name says it allRead the original story

    Saturday Aug 23 | Laurel Leader-Call

    ... there is a threat of perceived violence against them. In 2007 Random House published the first of atheist Philip Pullman's "Dark Materials" trilogy - of which "The Golden Compass" is the first novel. The trilogy features an ex-nun who describes ...

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  10. Lewis backs boatyardRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 21 | This is Oxfordshire

    ... planning inquiry held after the developer's appealed against the council's decision. Last week, Oxford author Philip Pullman led a protest by 200 residents before the inquiry opened and yesterday Mr Whately called for the development to be refused. ...

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  11. Book listsRead the original story

    Tuesday Aug 19 | Zombie Pirate Ninja Monkey

    ... 6 The Bible 7 Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte 8 Nineteen Eighty Four - George Orwell 9 His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman [NO] 10 Great Expectations - Charles Dickens [NO] 12 Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy 13 Catch 22 - Joseph Heller 14 ...

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  12. Blyton more popular than Shakespeare, says surveyRead the original story

    Tuesday Aug 19 | The Independent

    ... on thrilling adventures and we hope that new generations will continue to enjoy her enchanting stories." Philip Pullman, the author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, does not appear in the top 50. Other notable omissions include Ian Fleming, the ...

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  13. Concern over age bands for booksRead the original story

    Monday Aug 18 | BBC

    ... have been vocal in their criticism - more than 750 authors have already signed an online petition set up by Philip Pullman, best selling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy. They include JK Rowling, Anthony Horowitz, Terry Pratchett, Alan ...

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  14. Author makes artistic appeal to planning inquiry

    Friday Aug 15 | This is Oxfordshire

    Philip Pullman joined fellow campaigners against the development at a silent protest outside Oxford Town Hall before the opening of the inquiry on Tuesday Oxford author Philip Pullman compared the Jericho ...

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  15. I've read well and I've heard it said...Read the original story

    Thursday Aug 14 | Half a Dozen Streets and a Bit of Waste Land

    ... 6 The Bible 7 Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte 8 Nineteen Eighty Four - George Orwell 9 His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman 10 Great Expectations - Charles Dickens 11 Little Women - Louisa M Alcott 12 Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy 13 ...

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  16. Book Memey Type ThingRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 14 | Simon Pegg's Stalker

    ... To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee 6 The Bible 8 Nineteen Eighty Four - George Orwell 9 His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman 12 Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy 13 Catch 22 - Joseph Heller 14 Complete Works of Shakespeare 16 The Hobbit - JRR ...

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  17. People

    Sunday Aug 10 | Buzzle.com

    Anyone who has read His Dark Materials knows Philip Pullman, doesn't have a simple view of religion.

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  18. Big protest greets boatyard inquiryRead the original story

    Tuesday Aug 12 | This is Oxfordshire

    ... the site, after Bellway Homes's plan was rejected three years ago. Protesters included award-winning author Philip Pullman, whose His Dark Materials trilogy, and Lyra's Oxford , are partly set in Jericho. He said: "This development in Jericho should ...

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  19. Age-labels on kids' books decriedRead the original story

    Saturday Aug 9 | Star Phoenix

    ... mandatory age labelling in the book trade. "You simply can't decide who your readership will be," argues Philip Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials trilogy. "Nor do I want to, because declaring that it's for any group in particular means ...

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  20. Ten Steampunk Novels You Ought To ReadRead the original story

    Aug 6, 2008 | Solar Flare

    ... Moorcock (a series of three novels) The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. Stirling His Dark Materials Trilogy from Philip Pullman Not a traditional Steampunk since it is set initially in another world, but it uses many of the trappings. Morlock Night by K. ...

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