A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle
Similar to His Dark Materials, this book features young protagonists on a fantastical journey filled with adventure, science fiction elements, and deep themes.
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Books to Read If You Like His Dark Materials
The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
As part of the same trilogy, it shares the same richly constructed world, complex characters, and philosophical themes.
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The Chronicles of Narnia
by C.S. Lewis
The blend of adventure, magical worlds, and moral themes parallels the qualities found in His Dark Materials.
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The Magicians
by Lev Grossman
This book combines adult themes with a fantasy world, reminiscent of Pullman's style in exploring deeper issues.
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Neverwhere
by Neil Gaiman
Gaiman's dark and whimsical storytelling matches the tone of His Dark Materials, with a focus on journeys through unusual landscapes.
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The Dark is Rising
by Susan Cooper
The blend of myth and magic, along with the battle between light and dark, resonates well with the themes in His Dark Materials.
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The Last Unicorn
by Peter S. Beagle
The whimsical yet poignant storytelling and the exploration of loss and identity parallels the emotional depth found in His Dark Materials.
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Shadow and Bone
by Leigh Bardugo
This fantasy novel features a richly developed world and a young protagonist discovering her own power, akin to Lyra's journey.
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