this thing does not work at all, and comes with no instructions.

very cute and great price but does not work reliably

This simply does not work so how can you let "accurate reading" get included in the description

The lid does not seem quite as sturdy when opened, but would be fine for an adult or a kid who treated it with the care an instrument like this would need anyway

Its ok, looks to be metal in the photo, but is all plastic, does not glow as bright as displayed but works.

In a sentence, it does not work.

It is an actual working compass and does give an accurate sense of direction.

Mine absolutely does not glow in the dark

does not glow like it says it does

does not glow like it says it does