Not outdoorsy, not even grown-up, but this is a great read for anyone who enjoys fantasy or science fiction. It's a real conversation (or argument) starter, too, with it's theme on religion and free will. I'm a librarian at heart and "never apologize for your reading tastes" has been my motto since I got my first library card So, next time you plan an overnight camping trip or even an afternoon in some sunny meadow while your partner is trout fishing at a nearby stream, take along some Philip Pullman!