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I am in an online writers group with Pete Vere and got the word on this book last week, so I am a little late with posting on it. Here is the scoop:

Pied Piper of Atheism: Philip Pullman and Children's Fantasy by Sandra Miesel and Pete Vere, with introduction by Carl E. Olson, is an intelligent examination of the controversial book, The Golden Compass, and the series of books by British atheist writer Philip Pullman, called His Dark Materials. A film version of The Golden Compass opens December 7 and stars Nicole Kidman.

Atheism for children is how some people describe the new children's fantasy film and the books from which it derives.

"The anti-Narnia" is how some supporters of the film - not just critics - see it. Pullman is widely acclaimed by critics and readers for his best-selling series. But he has been criticized by many for attacking Christianity and promoting atheism.

What is the truth about Pullman and his books? What does he believe about God, religion, Christianity, the Catholic Church, and atheism? What does he hope his books will accomplish? Why does he express such strong disdain for the fiction of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien? Should children be reading the His Dark Materials trilogy, or watching the film version of The Golden Compass, the first book of the trilogy?

These are just some of the many important questions addressed by Sandra Miesel and Pete Vere in their accessible, concise, and thoroughly-researched analysis of Pullman's fiction and beliefs. The authors reveal the many premises, and often surprising literary and philosophical sources and symbols of the popular His Dark Materials.

They also compare Pullman's fiction to The Chronicles of Narnia, the Harry Potter books, and other famous works of children's fiction. And they examine the metaphysical premises and moral propositions found throughout the series - pointing out the many objectionable aspects of the books, including violence and sensuality - about which every concerned parent should know. Readers looking for a fair, firm, and non-sensational critique of The Golden Compass and the other books of His Dark Materials will find it in Pied Piper of Atheism.

To back order the book go here.

From Catholic League: THE GOLDEN COMPASS” PLEASES NO ONE

Related Posts on Catholic Fire:

Phillip Pullman's Deceit is Apalling

An Invitation to Readers: Answer the Atheist

"Golden Compass: Agenda Unmasked": Catholic League's Response to Pullman's Ploy

Anti-Catholic Movie Starring Nicole Kidman Due out in December
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