Golden Compass

[susanmcgee48176]

from finding the Golden Compass. I may have even that much wrong.)
> 
> It looked harmless enough, but I haven't read the book. I have no idea
> how violent it is or what its themes are. If both the protagonist and
> villain are female, it might appeal more to girls than boys despite
> the genre, or boys in their early teens might not want to see it
> because they think they can't identify with a female protagonist. (I
> don't know; I'm just guessing based on that little teaser.)
> 
> Carol, not tempted to see the film herself but curious about what
> others think
>


The books have a very large following, both male and female. I HAVE 
read the books. He's a very skillfull writer, but the books are 'way 
too depressing for me. I like HAPPY endings.

Susan