The Silver Compass Author:Holly Kennedy Fifteen years ago, Ellis Williams was seventeen, pregnant, abandoned by her father, and scared to death when she jumped off a Montana bridge. Then along came Louie, who saved her from shame with a beautiful lie. He changed several lives on that day. Now, recently widowed and with a troubled teenage daughter of her own, Ellis has returned to her ... more »childhood home, where life will catch her by surprise-and point her in new directions.« less
Silver Compass is a very touching book. I'm sure many people in some way can relate to the characters in the story. It reaches right to your heart. Excellent and easy read book.