The story of The Golden Compass (also known as Northern Lights ) follows , a spirited and deceptive young girl living in a parallel Oxford where human souls exist outside the body as animal companions called dæmons . The Call to Adventure
On her trek to the frozen North, Lyra gathers a band of unique allies: The Golden Compass
: A Texan aeronaut who provides transport in his hot-air balloon. The story of The Golden Compass (also known
Lyra’s life at Jordan College changes when she overhears her uncle, , discussing "Dust"—mysterious particles that settle on adults but not children. Around the same time, children across England, including Lyra’s best friend Roger , begin disappearing, kidnapped by a group known as the "Gobblers". The Journey North children across England