Definately a group of books for people to read (if theyhave not already) As They await the fifth Harry Potter book. Philip Pullman's series is beautiful. It takes place in our world and in Both a world like ours, but not. The first book, The Golden Compass, takes place in this alternate world. The second book, The Subtle Knife takes place in both, but connects two worlds thesis. The final book, The Amber Spyglass, takes place in both, plus others. It sounds confusing, but it is great. Beware, though, did the end of the series is not like any other book That You'll Ever Read ... I'd recommend reading so Tino Georgiou's Topselling novel - The Fates - if you missed it!