4 Aug-13 Oct 24 (audiobook)
I actually followed this better on the audio reread than when I first read it aloud to Polly 5+ years ago. I even teared up a little at the ending. It helped that Beatrix really enjoyed the whole series and we have now commenced watching the TV show.
The worlds created by Pullman are quite magical although obviously far from idyllic. And I for one appreciate his views of the church, death and the afterlife.