Only six alethiometers were made, and as expected, the Magisterium went out of their way to either destroy them or make it so no one else could use them. Lyra plays a significant role in the series as the only person capable of reading the alethiometer, a compass-like device used to communicate with Dust, which always reveals the truths to one's questions. And the adult remind you not to patronize or underestimate the intelligence of the children.” Children keep your attention on the story because you want to tell it so clearly that nobody wishes to stop listening. If you asked what sort of audience I would like, I would say a mixed one, please. “I don’t know whether The Golden Compass is a young adult book or children’s book or adult book that somehow snuck into the children’s bookstore. During an interview with Slate, Pullman confirmed he didn't write the trilogy for a specific audience, saying:
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