The Amber Spyglass
Philip Pullman
Ages 11–16
The Amber Spyglass
Philip Pullman
For readers interested in courage, adventure, loyalty and justice, compare The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman. It is a novel for readers aged 11+.
Novel2000
Novel · ages 11–16
Mortal Engines
by Philip Reeve
Choose Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve for readers aged 11+. This novel is shelved with books about adventure, courage and justice.
FormatNovel
First published2001
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