Lyras Oxford: His Dark Materials Audiobook, by Philip Pullman Play Audiobook Sample

Lyra's Oxford: His Dark Materials Audiobook

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Read By: Anton Lesser, Garrick Hagon, Joanna Wyatt, Liza Ross, Nicolette McKenzie, Philip Pullman, Douglas Blackwell, Daniel Flynn, Richard Pearce, a full cast Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The His Dark Materials Series Release Date: October 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780807219980

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

17

Longest Chapter Length:

03:47 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

49 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

02:51 minutes

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23

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***** THE BOOK OF DUST, the long-awaited new novel from Philip Pullman set in the world of His Dark Materials and narrated by Michael Sheen, has been hailed by the New York Times as "a stunning achievement." Find it on audio from Listening Library. *****



An exciting tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga 


Lyra's Oxford opens in the thrilling comfort and familiarity of Jordan College, where Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon sit on the sun-drenched roof looking out over all of Oxford. But their peace is shattered when a strange bird (a witch's daemon, on its own) tumbles out of the sky. It is Ragi, daemon of Yelena Pazhets, and he seeks a healing elixir from an infamous Oxford alchemist (and rumored man-slaughterer) to cure his witch of a strange new disease from the South. Lyra and Pan decide to help and guide him (witches are friends, of course) but the closer their winding walk leads them to the alchemist's house, the stronger Lyra's sense that she's walking into a deadly trap.

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"A great little story about Lyra Silvertongue living in Oxford two years after the events of The Amber Spyglass. It is very enjoyable, but will mostly just make fellow Lyra fans rabid for a longer story. It also clearly lays out new mysteries that can only be answered in a future volume..."

— Clait (4 out of 5 stars)

Lyra's Oxford: His Dark Materials Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " His Dark Material belum kehilangan pesonanya "

    — Δx, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was interesting to read a story about Lyra set after the ending of his Dark Materials. But, it was really pretty weird, and I think, unless I am missing something, most of the enclosed material was too confusing! I did appreciate the postcard included though that shows a picture of Will and Lyras bench in the botanical garden. *Sigh* "

    — Christina, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's one of those little tie-in books that are so popular these days, and I only rated it low because it's ridiculously expensive for the contents. The contents themselves are good, and an enjoyable addition to the milieu of the series, but it's just not worth the money. "

    — Eleanor, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed reading more about Lyra and her adventures. Although, I wished it was a little longer :) "

    — Terrie, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A bit of a disappointing add on. Nothing of any interest happens, albeit getting back into Lyra's world is quite fun. "

    — S, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " kind of felt like he ran out of money and needed to get another advance check, so he rushed this over to his publisher. I was disappointed. "

    — Anna, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A bit disappointing... a let down after the series.... "

    — Jeff, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A nice continuation of the original story. There isn't very much too it so it's not quite as exquisite as the series but it was a fun quick read and visit to Lyra's world. "

    — Abbey, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a nice little short story about Lyra, set about two years after the events of the _His Dark Materials_ trilogy. It is a short story; don't expect a novel or even a novella. There are a few "extras" in the book as well that are cute, but not enough to make it worth the cover price. "

    — Aleta, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a teaser book. Please, Philip, write more! "

    — Susan, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was so nice to read about Lyra again. <3333 "

    — Lauren, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An absolutely awesome little gem to read - lots of fun little tidbits and info from Lyra's world. "

    — Nicole, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " What a waste--went in expecting a follow up to the Dark Materials trilogy and was thoroughly disappointed. None of the "magic" that those books had and very little as far as plot. Don't bother. "

    — Kelly, 10/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love anything to do with his dark materials "

    — Louizzza, 7/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book seemed like a mysterious promotion for a forthcoming book in Pullman's His Dark Materials series. As an aesthetic book, it is a wonderful collector's item. I'm still not sure how to connect it to much of anything however. "

    — Rebecca, 6/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perfect to read after spending a day poking around Oxford! We went back the next morning and retraced her steps (mostly). "

    — Mary, 3/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i really liked this one it makes sense and it answers a lot of those questions you ask your self when you finish a book "

    — Molina, 2/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " i really wish there was more on these books, id like to know if she ever gets back to Will. "

    — Melanie, 2/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A nice, but brief, re-entry into the world of His Dark Materials trilogy. "

    — Peter, 1/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice. I like the realia included: maps, postcards, a cruise advertisement, and a page from a travel guide to Oxford. "

    — Dhaivyd, 8/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I was looking forward to reading this story because I enjoyed the trilogy so much. It was a nice story but it just left me wanting more. I wish it would have been longer, even if just a bit. "

    — Jamie, 6/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An intriguing story that follows up on the His Dark Materials trilogy. And it's interactive! "

    — Marissa, 2/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was fun to re-visit Lyra and spend more time in her world. This is a relatively thin book, and the adventure is much less complex than the original trilogy. "

    — Terry, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Was nice to read more from the 'dark materials' books, but this was very short and seemed rushed. Would be so much better if Pullman had made this in to a more substantial short story. "

    — Angela, 5/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked the story, but it was too short! I wanted Philip Pullman to write 10 more of these books, at least. Or else I'll miss Lyra and Will too much... "

    — Lara, 5/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An intriguing story that follows up on the His Dark Materials trilogy. And it's interactive! "

    — Marissa, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very short, but it was nice to meet Lyra again after years. "

    — Lynossa, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Short and sweet. A great little reminder of how much I love these characters and Pullman's storytelling. "

    — Heidi, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really loved this short story of a Lyra mini adventure. I did miss Will, but the book was so quick to read, you didn't really notice his absence and it was almost like you were back reading Northern Lights. "

    — Izabela, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " magical little read :) "

    — Kathleen, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Arthur Nice story. The only downside it was too short. I wish it was longer :) "

    — Arthur, 3/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A cute little book that isn’t what it seems at first glance. I loved the map of Oxford. :) "

    — penny, 3/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Okay but unsatisfying to the novels that make up "his dark materials". "

    — Anthony, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Loved having some insight to Oxford and Jordan College. Can I have some for Will, as well? "

    — Rachel, 1/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " this wasn't even interesting enough to be worth labeling as an individual story. far too short of a book with nothing exciting or interesting. i suppose it is fortunate it was short since it was only a waste of a small amount of time. "

    — Patricia, 1/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A good short story. It was shorter than I thought it would be. "

    — Grayce, 1/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the His Dark Materials trilogy so much. I had high hopes for this book but it is too short in my opinion. It's a good story--but it leaves you hanging, probably purposefully. He needs to hurry up and write the Dust book. :) "

    — Huong, 1/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Lyra's Oxford 01.01.2011 Not much to say because there's not much material. This fillip of a book is a brief dip back into Pullman's HDM universe. I think I liked recalling those books more than I liked reading this one. "

    — Andy, 1/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a nice little story about Lyra and her Oxford. It gives a tantalizing snapshot of her life after The Amber Spyglass. I don't know whether to wish there were more or wish it ended with The Amber Spyglass. But it was sweet, either way. "

    — Kristin, 1/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not a bad short story, but much too short ... it raises many more questions than it asks. "

    — Dave, 12/24/2010

About Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman is the Whitbread Award–winning author of the bestselling His Dark Materials series—The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass—as well as the Sally Lockhart trio of Victorian mysteries and other books for young readers. Among his other awards, he has won the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in honor of the body of his work.

About the Narrators

Anton Lesser has, as an associate artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company, played many of Shakespeare’s most demanding roles, including Troilus (Troilus and Cressida), Edgar (King Lear), Petruchio, Romeo, and Richard III. He is a frequent radio contributor and has recorded many audiobooks, including much of the work of Charles Dickens. Lesser’s narration has won him seven AudioFile Earphones Awards.

Garrick Hagon is a London-born actor of film, stage, television, and radio who is best known for his role as Biggs Darklighter in Star Wars: A New Hope. His many films include Batman, Spy Game, Me and Orson Welles, and The Message. He was the rebel leader Ky in Doctor Who: The Mutants and played Simon Gerrard, Debbie Aldridge’s husband, in BBC’s The Archers. He has narrated numerous audiobooks and won an AudioFile Earphones Award.

Nicolette McKenzie was born and educated in New Zealand. Her television work includes the compilation and presentation of three programs of New Zealand poetry for the BBC, as well as comedy, revue, and popular drama. She played the role of Mrs. Bennett for the BBC World Service adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

Liza Ross is an accomplished actress and voice-over artist based in London. She gained a BA in Honors English at the University of Toronto and trained for an acting career at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Her film work includes Leap Year, Batman, and Return to the Secret Garden. A prolific and award-winning narrator of audiobooks, she won an AudioFile Earphones Award for The Marvelous Land of Oz. Her extensive work in the voice field includes voice overs, animation, and postsync work for films. She is a codirector of the Story Circle audiobook production company. She is married to actor and producer Garrick Hagon.

Nicolette McKenzie was born and educated in New Zealand. Her television work includes the compilation and presentation of three programs of New Zealand poetry for the BBC, as well as comedy, revue, and popular drama. She played the role of Mrs. Bennett for the BBC World Service adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

R. F. Daley is an actor, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator. His television credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bones, Dexter, The Office, Arrested Development, Boston Public, and Spin City, among many others. He has narrated numerous audiobooks by L. Ron Hubbard and was the voice of the military adviser in the video game Civilization V.