A Summary and Analysis of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , published in 1950, was the first of the seven Chronicles of Narnia to be published. The book became an almost instant classic, although its author, C. S. Lewis, reportedly destroyed the first draft after he received harsh criticism on it from his friends and fellow fantasy writers, including J. R. R. Tolkien.
How should we analyse The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe : as Christian allegory, as wish-fulfilment fantasy, or as something else? Before we embark on an analysis of the novel, it might be worth briefly recapping the plot.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe : summary
The novel is about four siblings – Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie – who are evacuated from London during the Second World War and sent to live with a professor in the English countryside. One day, Lucy discovers that one of the wardrobes in the house contains a portal through to another world, a land covered in snow.
Soon after arriving there, she (quite literally) bumps into a faun (half-man, half-goat) named Mr Tumnus, who takes her to his house and gives her tea while he tells her about the land she has wandered into. Its name is Narnia, and it is always winter (but never Christmas) ever since the White Witch cast a spell over the land. Indeed, Tumnus confesses to Lucy that he should report Lucy’s presence in Narnia to the White Witch, but he can’t bring himself to do it. Instead, he helps her find her way back to the portal so she can return home.
When Lucy gets back and tells her three siblings about her adventure in Narnia, none of them believes her – although Edmund, intrigued, follows her into the wardrobe when she goes back there and finds himself in Narnia, where he meets the White Witch. She gives him Turkish Delight and he tells her about himself and his brother and sisters. She tells him she will make him a prince if he persuades his other siblings to come with him to Narnia.
However, when Edmund talks to Lucy about where they’ve been, and he learns that the White Witch is bad news, he denies that Narnia even exists when Lucy is telling Peter and Susan about it. He accuses her of lying. But eventually all four of them go through the wardrobe into Narnia. When Lucy takes them to visit Mr Tumnus, however, they find that he has been arrested.
The children are befriended by Mr and Mrs Beaver, from whom they learn more information about Narnia. There is a prophecy that when two boys and two girls become Kings and Queens of Narnia, the White Witch will lose her power over the land; this is why the White Witch was so keen to lure the children to Narnia, with Edmund’s help, so she can destroy them and ensure the prophecy does not come true. The Beavers also tell the children that Aslan, the great lion, is on the move, and that he is due to return.
Edmund slips away from them and goes to the White Witch, telling her everything he knows. She takes him to the Stone Table, where Aslan is due to reappear, and orders her servants (wolves) to track down Edmund’s siblings and kill them so the prophecy cannot come true. Mr and Mrs Beaver take the other three children to the Stone Table to meet Aslan.
The snow in Narnia is melting, and Father Christmas appears: proof that the White Witch’s spell over the land is losing its power. Father Christmas gives Lucy, Peter, and Susan presents which will help them in their quest. They arrive at the Stone Table and meet Aslan. The White Witch’s wolf captain Maugrim approaches the camp and attacks Susan, but Peter, armed with the sword Father Christmas gave him, saves his sister and kills the wolf.
The White Witch arrives, and she and Aslan discuss her right to execute Edmund for treason, invoking ‘Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time’. Edmund is spared, but that night the children witness the White Witch putting Aslan to death on the Stone Table. Aslan has gone willingly to his death, in order to save Edmund.
However, the children are surprised and relieved when, the following morning, Aslan comes back to life, citing ‘Deeper Magic from before the Dawn of Time’, which means that a willing victim who sacrificed himself in place of a traitor can be brought back from death. Aslan and the children march to battle against the Witch, with Aslan raising additional troops for his army by breathing on the stone statues in the White Witch’s castle courtyard: traitors she had turned to stone with her magic.
Many years pass. The four Pevensie children have grown into young adults, and have been Kings and Queens of Narnia (reigning jointly) for many years. One day, while they are out hunting the White Stag (which, when caught, can grant wishes), they ride to the lamppost where Lucy first met Mr Tumnus: the location of the portal leading to and from their (and our) world.
Without realising this, the four of them pass through the portal and find themselves back in the wardrobe in the professor’s house. They are children again, as they were before they left all those years ago: time hasn’t passed in our world while they have been away.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe : analysis
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a classic children’s novel which looks back to both earlier fantasy fiction by Victorian writers like William Morris and George MacDonald (the latter a particular influence on C. S. Lewis) as well as pioneering children’s novels by E. Nesbit.
Indeed, the Pevensie children were partly inspired by Nesbit’s Bastable children, who feature in a series of her novels, including The Story of the Treasure Seekers . Nesbit, however, had also written portal fantasy novels (as had George MacDonald, such as his 1895 novel Lilith ) involving children leaving our world behind for a fantastical other world: see her novel The Magic City , for example.
Say ‘ Chronicles of Narnia ’ or ‘ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ’ and many people will say, ‘Oh, the C. S. Lewis book(s) that are Christian allegory, right?’
But C. S. Lewis didn’t regard them as allegory: ‘In reality,’ he wrote, Aslan ‘is an invention giving an imaginary answer to the question, “What might Christ become like if there really were a world like Narnia, and He chose to be incarnate and die and rise again in that world as He actually has done in ours?” This is not allegory at all.’
In short, Lewis rejects the idea that his Narnia books are allegory because, for them to qualify as allegorical, Aslan would have to ‘represent’ Jesus. But he doesn’t: he is Jesus, if Narnia existed and a deity decided to walk among the people of that world. We might think of this as something like the distinction between simile and metaphor: simile is like allegory, because one thing is like something else, whereas in metaphor, one thing is the other thing.
Aslan is not like Jesus (allegory): he is Jesus’ equivalent in Narnia. Perhaps this is a distinction without a difference to many readers, but it’s worth bearing in mind that if anyone should know what allegory is, it’s C. S. Lewis: he wrote a whole scholarly work, The Allegory of Love , about medieval and Renaissance allegory.
Readers might quibble over Lewis’s categorisation here, and decide that what he is outlining is a distinction without a difference (perhaps clouded by his Christianity, and his unwillingness to see his children’s books as ‘mere’ allegory for Christianity, but instead as something more direct and powerful).
But if we stick with mid-twentieth-century fiction and animals for a moment, we can find an example of unequivocal allegory: George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945), which we have analysed here . Certainly, there are subtle differences between Orwell’s novel in which animal characters ‘stand in’ for human counterparts, and what Lewis is doing with Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia .
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is, nevertheless, a novel in which Lewis draws on the Christian story of salvation through a godlike figure (Aslan’s sacrifice on the Stone Table, and subsequent resurrection, are clearly meant to summon the Crucifixion and subsequent Resurrection of Jesus Christ), in order to promote the Christian story. But what if we aren’t ‘sold’ on the Christian aspect of the story? Does the novel’s only value lie in its power as an allegory – or whatever term we might employ instead of allegory?
Part of the reason for the novel’s broader appeal, even in an increasingly secular age, is that it provides escapism and wish-fulfilment aplenty. The whole idea of a portal to another world symbolises the children’s literal escape from a dreary wartime world (where the danger of being bombed during the Blitz has given way to a rather dull life in the countryside with a professor) into a world of crisp snow, magic, and adventure.
Although The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was published five years after the end of the Second World War, children in the early 1950s were still living through a time of rationing and austerity. Even that Turkish Delight that Edmund is given – his thirty pieces of silver to betray his siblings, of course – must have seemed like an almost unattainable treat to Lewis’s original readers.
Even the device with which the novel ends, by which the four children learn that during the years they have spent in Narnia, no time has passed back home, recalls the force of a powerful dream whereby we feel we have ‘lived’ an intense, and intensely long, experience only to wake up and discover it’s only the next morning after all.
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Fascinating post. Curious that a modern counterpart Philip Pullman loathes and detests the works of C S Lewis.
Read it as a kid, and remains a favorite. As a kid, I never saw the Jesus connection, it wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized it. I love Turkish delight and can understand why Edmund was so tempted. I enjoyed this post.
I think this story must have combined with The Stream that stood Still and Alice in Wonderland to give me the inspiration for my new “Penny ” books as these are also a portal to another land stories with a time slip. Instead of a Christian background I have an ecological one but hope children will find them just as exciting.”Penny down the Drain” is out now and “Penny and the Poorly Parrot,” ( inspired by the pandemic) will be followed by “Penny and The Creeping Weed.” Amazon seem determined to ignore a self published author but I shall renew my marketing efforts with book 2 after the lockdown.
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You’re absolutely right to point out that this isn’t allegory. It is a fictional story featuring Jesus in another world setting which is exactly what Lewis does with the ‘Out of the Silent Planet’ trilogy too – where he attempts to move the traditional Earth-centric ideology of the Christian world into our solar system. How would Christ behave with aliens, is the question Lewis poses there.
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"The Chronicles of Narnia" Summary
By C.S. Lewis
fantasy | 767 pages | Published in 1956
Estimated read time: 7 min read
One Sentence Summary
Children stumble upon a magical wardrobe that leads them to a fantastical world called Narnia, where they must fight against an evil witch and aid a talking lion.
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Introduction, brief synopsis, main events, main characters, themes and insights, reader's takeaway.
"The Chronicles of Narnia" is a beloved fantasy series written by C.S. Lewis. Composed of seven books, the series takes readers on a magical journey to the fictional world of Narnia. Filled with adventure, mythical creatures, and moral lessons, the books have captivated readers of all ages since their publication in the 1950s.
The series begins in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," where four siblings - Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy - stumble upon a magical wardrobe that transports them to the enchanted land of Narnia. Narnia is a world inhabited by talking animals, mythical creatures, and ruled by the White Witch, who has plunged the land into eternal winter.
As the story progresses, the children become entangled in a battle between good and evil. With the help of the great lion Aslan, they must fulfill their destiny as the chosen ones to defeat the White Witch and restore peace to Narnia.
In subsequent books, the series explores different time periods and characters in Narnia's history. "Prince Caspian" follows the adventures of the Pevensie children as they aid Prince Caspian in his quest to reclaim his rightful throne. "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" sees Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace embarking on a sea voyage to the edge of the world, encountering magical islands and facing their own personal challenges.
"The Silver Chair" introduces new characters, Eustace and Jill, who are tasked with finding Prince Rilian, the missing heir to the Narnian throne. "The Horse and His Boy" tells the story of Shasta, a young boy who escapes his life as a slave and embarks on a journey with a talking horse, Bree. "The Magician's Nephew" serves as a prequel, revealing the creation of Narnia and the origins of the iconic wardrobe. Finally, "The Last Battle" brings the series to a climactic conclusion as Narnia faces its ultimate battle between good and evil.
"The Chronicles of Narnia" explores several themes that resonate with readers of all ages:
"The Chronicles of Narnia" is a timeless series that transports readers to a world of magic, adventure, and moral teachings. It captivates with its engaging plotlines, lovable characters, and profound themes. The books provide an opportunity for readers to explore their own beliefs, reflect on the power of faith, and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Whether read as a child or an adult, "The Chronicles of Narnia" is a literary journey that leaves a lasting impression. C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" is a beloved fantasy series that has enchanted readers for generations. Through its captivating plotlines, intriguing characters, and profound themes, the series takes readers on a magical adventure to the land of Narnia. As readers journey alongside the Pevensie children and other characters, they are immersed in a world where good battles evil, faith is tested, and moral lessons are learned. "The Chronicles of Narnia" remains a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers of all ages to embrace their own inner courage and explore the power of imagination. The Chronicles of Narnia FAQWhat is 'the chronicles of narnia' about. The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of fantasy novels that follow the adventures of a group of children who stumble upon a magical world called Narnia. They encounter talking animals, mythical creatures, and embark on quests to save the land from evil forces. How many books are in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series?There are seven books in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series: 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', 'Prince Caspian', 'The Voyage of the Dawn Treader', 'The Silver Chair', 'The Horse and His Boy', 'The Magician's Nephew', and 'The Last Battle'. In what order should I read 'The Chronicles of Narnia'?The recommended reading order is as follows: 1. 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', 2. 'Prince Caspian', 3. 'The Voyage of the Dawn Treader', 4. 'The Silver Chair', 5. 'The Horse and His Boy', 6. 'The Magician's Nephew', 7. 'The Last Battle'. However, some readers prefer to start with 'The Magician's Nephew' as it serves as a prequel to the series. What age group is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' suitable for?'The Chronicles of Narnia' is suitable for readers of all ages. The books are often enjoyed by children and young adults, but they also hold appeal for adults due to their complex themes and rich storytelling. Is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' a religious book?While 'The Chronicles of Narnia' contains Christian allegorical elements, it can be enjoyed by readers of all religious backgrounds. The religious themes are woven into the narrative and provide additional layers of meaning, but they are not the sole focus of the story. Are the movies based on 'The Chronicles of Narnia' faithful to the books?The movies based on 'The Chronicles of Narnia' capture the essence of the books but do make some changes and adaptations. While some fans appreciate the visual representation of the stories, others prefer the depth and nuances of the books. Are 'The Chronicles of Narnia' standalone books or should they be read in order?While each book in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' can be read as a standalone story, there is an overarching narrative and recurring characters that make reading them in order more enjoyable. Reading them in order allows you to fully immerse yourself in the world of Narnia and understand the connections between the different adventures. Is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' suitable for bedtime stories?'The Chronicles of Narnia' can make for great bedtime stories. The adventures, magical elements, and moral lessons woven into the stories make them engaging and suitable for a bedtime reading routine. Are there any spin-off books or companion novels to 'The Chronicles of Narnia'?C.S. Lewis did not write any official spin-off books or companion novels to 'The Chronicles of Narnia'. However, there are some books that provide further exploration of the Narnia universe, such as 'The World of Narnia' by David Colbert and 'The Narnia Trivia Book' by C.S. Lewis and Colin Duriez. What makes 'The Chronicles of Narnia' a classic series?'The Chronicles of Narnia' is considered a classic series due to its enduring popularity, timeless themes, and masterful storytelling. The books have captivated generations of readers with their imaginative world-building, memorable characters, and exploration of moral and spiritual concepts. Books like The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian The Silver Chair CHRISTIAN FICTION By Karen Kingsbury  The Screwtape Letters The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia | Book Review Book Review of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia The Children’s Book Review  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of NarniaWritten by C.S. Lewis Ages: 8+ | 206 Pages Publisher: HarperCollins | ISBN-13: 978-0060234812 What to Expect: Fantasy, Classic Literature, Adventure, Mythical Creatures, and Enchanted Landscapes. C.S. Lewis’s timeless classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , is a captivating tale that weaves together the magic of a hidden world, the trials of courage, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Initially inspired by the wartime circumstances that brought three young girls into Lewis’s care, the narrative unfolds as a fantastical escape into the enchanting land of Narnia. The story revolves around four siblings – Peter, Edmund, Lucy, and Susan – who stumble upon a mysterious wardrobe in the professor’s old country house. What begins as a simple exploration transforms into a grand adventure as the wardrobe reveals itself to be a portal into the mystical realm of Narnia. Here, they encounter a world gripped by the icy reign of the malevolent White Witch, setting the stage for a timeless battle between good and evil. Lewis masterfully crafts an immersive experience, seamlessly blending fantasy elements with a touch of reality. The juxtaposition of the ordinary and the extraordinary enhances the story’s appeal, inviting readers of all ages into the magical escapade. As each sibling grapples with their unique challenges and discovers inner reservoirs of strength, the character development is both poignant and relatable. Tension escalates as the plot unfolds, reaching a crescendo when the White Witch accuses Edmund of treachery, leading to a fateful encounter with the majestic lion, Aslan. A symbol of courage and nobility, Aslan becomes the linchpin in the siblings’ quest to liberate Narnia from the grips of eternal winter. Lewis skillfully imbues the narrative with moral lessons, seamlessly interwoven with the unfolding events laden with suspense, offering a gripping climax that leaves readers on the edge of their seats. The enduring appeal of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe lies in its ability to resonate with readers on multiple levels—the narrative not only entertains with its magical escapades but also imparts timeless wisdom about the triumph of virtue over vice. Profound themes and well-crafted characters make it a literary gem that continues to captivate readers across generations. In conclusion, C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Its seamless blend of fantasy and reality, coupled with rich character development and moral depth, ensures that the tale remains a cherished classic. Whether it’s your first journey into Narnia or a nostalgic return, this enchanting narrative promises an unforgettable adventure that transcends time and captivates the heart. Buy the BookAbout the author. Clive Staples Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954 and was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity , Out of the Silent Planet , The Great Divorce , The Screwtape Letters , and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia . To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures  What to Read Next if You Love The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia
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Four children named Peter , Susan , Edmund , and Lucy go to the country to live in the large, mysterious house of an old Professor during the London air raids. One rainy day, the children take the opportunity to explore the house, peeking into spare bedrooms and old passageways, until Lucy, the youngest, pauses to look into a large wardrobe sitting in an empty room. She crawls past the long fur coats and finds herself standing in the middle of a forest. It is night, and snow is falling, though in London it is summer. She walks toward an iron lamp-post and, thinking it is strange to come to a lamp-post in the middle of a wood, is met by a very surprised faun. This faun, confirming that Lucy is a human girl, or a "Daughter of Eve", invites her for tea, snacks, stories, and music in his cozy little cave. She trusts the faun and follows him, staying with him for what seems like many hours. Suddenly, she exclaims that she must be getting back, and the faun, Mr. Tumnus , begins to cry. He explains that he is in the service of the evil White Witch, who has cast a spell over Narnia so that it is always winter, yet never Christmas. Narnia is the name of the world into which Lucy has stumbled, a world that stretches from the lamp-post to the eastern sea. Mr. Tumnus, however, decides to save Lucy, and leads her quietly back to the lamp-post. She flees through the wardrobe door, and, tumbling out, cries that she is alright. For her brothers and sisters, however, no time has passed since they had last seen her. Lucy excitedly shares with them the news about Narnia, but when they check inside the wardrobe, they find that it is quite ordinary. The next rainy day, while the children play hide-and-seek, Lucy crawls back into the wardrobe. Edmund, seeing her disappear, follows her and finds himself standing in the middle of a wood on a winter day. He reaches the lamp-post, calling out to Lucy, when a sledge pulled by reindeer comes to a halt. A lady in white fur with a gold wand and crown announces that she is Queen of Narnia and asks Edmund who he is. When she realizes that he is a human boy, or a "Son of Adam", she invites him to sit with her in her sledge, and conjures for him a warm drink and, at his request, a box of Turkish Delights. As Edmund eats the Turkish Delights, she tells him to return with his brother and sisters to her house, which she points out between the two hills in the distance. She leaves him at the lamp-post, still craving more Turkish Delights. Lucy finds him and is excited that he has made it through; together, they tumble out of the wardrobe, and Edmund tells Susan and Peter that they had been pretending to be in Narnia. Lucy runs away and cries, and Susan and Peter, worried that Lucy has gone mad, go to talk to the Professor. The Professor , to their surprise, asks them why they do not believe Lucy's story, since logic suggests that she is telling the truth. One day, the housekeeper gives the children strict instructions to keep out of the way while she leads a tour group through the house, which is quite famous. As the children are playing, they suddenly realize that they are about to run right into the group. All four rush into the empty room, and into the wardrobe. Within moments, they find themselves standing in a wood. Peter apologizes to Lucy for not believing her, and Edmund gives away the fact that he had been lying about previously having been in Narnia, angering Peter. Lucy leads the group to Mr. Tumnus's house, but when they arrive at his door they find that he has been arrested. A red robin leads them to Mr. Beaver , who takes them home, where Mrs. Beaver has prepared dinner. Mr. Beaver explains that Mr. Tumnus has been arrested, and has probably been turned into stone at the Witch's house. In the meantime, he has received word that Aslan is near and that they are all to meet him the next day at the Stone Table. After some time, Lucy realizes that Edmund has gone, and Mr. Beaver expresses his belief that he has gone to the White Witch. They hurriedly prepare for the journey to the Stone Table and spend the night in an old hiding-place, waking in the morning to the sound of bells. Father Christmas has come, a sign that the Witch's spell is beginning to weaken. He presents gifts to each of them, as well as a wonderful tray of tea. Meanwhile, Edmund makes his way through the cold night to the Witch's house and discovers a courtyard of stone statues. He is let in, and tells the Witch that his brother and sisters are at the Beavers' house, and that Aslan is coming. The Witch is astonished and sends her wolves after the Beavers and the children, ordering her sledge to be prepared. Edmund realizes that is to be given no more Turkish Delight, and begins to feel that he has made a big mistake. He is ordered into the sledge next to the Witch, and after traveling through the cold, they come into view of a small party celebrating Christmas morning in the wood. The Witch turns them into stone; when Edmund tries to stop her, she slaps him. The coming spring has made it impossible for the sledge to continue any further, so they begin walking, Edmund's hands tied tightly behind his back. When the Beavers and Peter, Susan, and Lucy arrive at the Eastern Sea, where they find the Stone Table and Aslan, the great lion, Aslan asks where the fourth has gone, and Mr. Beaver explains that Edmund has betrayed them to the Witch. Peter is then shown the castle of Cair Paravel, where there are four thrones waiting to be filled. Suddenly, they hear cries. The Witch's wolves have arrived, and Peter, in a show of courage, kills the leader by striking him in the heart. In appreciation for this act of bravery, Aslan makes Peter a Knight. Edmund, meanwhile, is exhausted from the walking. He and the Witch come to a halt in a valley, where she ties him to a tree and prepares to kill him. At that moment, there is a commotion, and Edmund faints. The Witch and her dwarf escape, but Edmund is saved by Aslan. In the morning, he walks with Aslan, and they share a private conversation. When they return, Edmund tells his brother and sisters that he is sorry, and they all forgive him. The Witch then seeks an audience with Aslan. There is discussion about a deep magic that requires traitors such as Edmund to be handed over to the Witch. Aslan, however, takes her aside and reaches an agreement, one that no one dares ask about. The Witch goes, and the rest set up camp for the night. During the night, Susan and Lucy have trouble falling asleep, feeling that something horrible is about to happen. They notice Aslan walking into the wood, and decide to follow him. He realizes that they are following him, and they walk together to the Stone Table, where Aslan tells them that they must hide. They watch as he approaches the evil group, led by the Witch. He is tied down, and the Witch kills him with a knife. In the silence that follows, the two girls approach the dead body and begin to weep. As the sun rises, however, they hear a loud crash: the Stone Table has been broken. They find Aslan alive, and very real. He explains that there is another magic, deeper than the one the Witch knows, a magic from before the dawn of time. It allows the one who dies in the place of a traitor to come back to life. The two girls climb onto him, and Aslan leaps through the country to the Witch's house, where he jumps over the wall into the courtyard. Once there, he brings all of the stone statues back to life - including Mr. Tumnus. Having organized themselves to battle the White Witch, the group quickly proceeds to a narrow valley, where Peter, Edmund, and Aslan's army are fighting the Witch and her followers. Aslan pounces on the Witch and kills her, winning the battle. Edmund is injured, and Peter explains to the others that Edmund was the one to destroy the Witch's wand. Lucy uses her Christmas present, a little bottle full of the juice of fire-flowers from the sun, to restore him. Aslan instructs her to tend to the others, as well. Edmund improves, and is better than ever before. Aslan makes him a Knight. There is a celebration at Cair Paravel, and the prophecy comes true: the four thrones are filled by two Sons of Adam and two Daughters of Eve, and Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy each grow in renown. They rule Narnia fairly for many years, until one day, as they hunt for the White Stag in the Western Wood, they come upon a lamp-post. It strikes them all oddly, like something from a dream. They move beyond it, and suddenly the trees become coats, and they tumble out of the wardrobe in their old clothes. The housekeeper and the tour group are just passing by in the hall. The children tell the Professor the story in order to explain why four of the fur coats from the wardrobe are missing. He believes their story entirely, and assures them that one day they will see Narnia again. He repeats what Aslan said to them as they had assumed their thrones: they will always be kings and queens of Narnia.  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Questions and AnswersThe Question and Answer section for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Why do you think Edmund shouted out not harm animals to the queen? Chapter please? Describe what happened in Peter's first battle. In Chapter Twelve, Peter and Aslan hear the sound of a horn. When they look back to see the wolf that was sent by the Witch, it is threatening to kill Susan, who climbed a tree before alerting them with the horn she received from Father Christmas.... In the first two chapters of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe what are some unrealistic characters? In Chapter One, for Lucy, the lamp-post is the first signal that the wood she has entered is not a regular wood, closely followed by the second signal: the appearance of the faun, a man with the legs of a goat and two horns on his head. In Chapter... Study Guide for The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe study guide contains a biography of C. S. Lewis, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
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Common Sense Media ReviewBy Mark Nichol , based on child development research. How do we rate? Classic Narnia tale has exciting battles, Christian themes. Parents Need to KnowParents need to know that the The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first book published in C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia series, which children have loved for generations. Lewis, a devout Christian, weaves lots of Christian allegory into the book (and the series as a whole), but the story… Why Age 8+?Peter kills a wolf that attacks his sisters. There's a large battle in which peo Mr. Beaver has beer with his dinner and smokes a pipe. Edmund's rescuers give hi A few uses of words like "dratted." Any Positive Content?If you truly regret mistakes and poor choices, you'll be forgiven and get anothe The main characters act valiantly to help save Narnia from the White Witch. Edmu Kids might learn a bit about British culture and the wartime circumstances that Violence & ScarinessPeter kills a wolf that attacks his sisters. There's a large battle in which people and creatures are killed and injured via axes, swords, clubs, and more. Creepy, scary creatures are described. The Witch treats Edmund cruelly. The girls watch as the Witch's minions torment Aslan, who allows himself to be sacrificed. ( Spoiler alert! ) The Witch kills Aslan with an ancient knife in a very bleak, sad scene, but he comes back to life shortly thereafter. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. Drinking, Drugs & SmokingMr. Beaver has beer with his dinner and smokes a pipe. Edmund's rescuers give him some wine (medicinally). Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide. Positive MessagesIf you truly regret mistakes and poor choices, you'll be forgiven and get another chance to prove yourself. Trust those you love, and believe them when they tell you things that might seem unlikely. Trust your own convictions and faith, too. Don't hold grudges. Positive Role ModelsThe main characters act valiantly to help save Narnia from the White Witch. Edmund, said by his siblings to be difficult, resents his older brother and initially aids the Witch to spite the other children, but he definitely learns the error of his ways. Aslan is a wise, thoughtful guide and counselor to the children, sometimes resorting to tough love. The gender roles among the children are traditional, as when the girls are told they must avoid getting involved in an impending battle. Educational ValueKids might learn a bit about British culture and the wartime circumstances that resulted in children being evacuated to the countryside. Parents need to know that the The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first book published in C.S. Lewis ' classic Chronicles of Narnia series, which children have loved for generations. Lewis, a devout Christian, weaves lots of Christian allegory into the book (and the series as a whole), but the story can be enjoyed on many levels, by all kinds of readers. Expect several violent scenes, including a large battle (axes, clubs, and more are used, and characters are injured and die) and -- spoiler alert! -- the tense, scary, sad death of a major character. Creepy, evil creatures are also described; their leader is the White Witch, who is cruel and shows no mercy. The main characters are clear role models who valiantly help save Narnia from the Witch; even the one who initially falls under her sway learns his lesson, showing the power of repentance and forgiveness. The book was adapted for a movie in 1988 and again for the blockbuster 2005 film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe . An excellent audiobook version is narrated by British actor Michael York . Where to ReadParent and kid reviews.
Based on 18 parent reviews Another reason to question the ConnonSense reviewersDon't go by the commonsensemedia review on this one, what's the story. In THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, the four Pevensie siblings -- Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy -- discover that a wardrobe in an old country house is a portal to the magical land of Narnia. There, Edmund meets the evil White Witch and is lured into betraying his siblings, but the plot fails. Meanwhile, the lion Aslan, lord of Narnia, returns to the land, heralding the end of the Witch's long, joyless winter; the children, who continue to elude the Witch's grasp, meet with him. Before their adventure is done, they'll face fierce battle, devastating loss, and glorious triumph, all while learning lessons about faith, forgiveness, and more. Is It Any Good?Anyone who's ever dreamed of living in a world where animals can talk is going to enjoy the Pevensies' Narnian escapades. Originally published in 1950, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is full of storyteller's asides and precious English children, with a mix of adventure and serious battles. Those who know the story is full of Christian allegory ( spoiler alert! Aslan sacrifices himself for the wayward Edmund and is resurrected) are likely to spot it everywhere, but some children may simply enjoy the book's fairy-tale aspects. Yes, perhaps the forces of good sometimes seem to have too easy a time vanquishing their foes, and, yes, the writing style is now somewhat dated, but this is still a classic series that young fantasy fans will thoroughly enjoy. Talk to Your Kids About ...Families can talk about the messages The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (and the other Narnia books) sends about the nature of good and evil. Why do you think Edmund runs off to join the White Witch? What does he learn during his time with her? What does his journey teach readers? Parents and kids familiar with Christianity can discuss how the book's plot and characters are like various stories and people found in the Bible. For example, how is Aslan like Jesus? For readers who aren't Christian, do you think you need to share Lewis' faith to enjoy the story? Why or why not? How do you think the book might be different if it was written today? Book Details
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Want suggestions based on your streaming services? Get personalized recommendations Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.  Select Page Chronicles of Narnia- 7 book reviewsPosted by Miara | Apr 18, 2019 | Books  I recently reread all the Chronicles of Narnia books. They’re some of my favorites. I still remember when my dad came home with a box set of the series. I loved when my dad brought home new books for me to read. The box set was the 50th anniversary editions with colored illustrations and they were so fun to go through. Recently Netflix announced they would be making the Chronicles of Narnia into a TV series, and I’ve been waiting impatiently for updates since then. I’ve been meaning to re-read the series for a while and now seemed like the perfect time with that announcement. My box set has the books in chronological order (based on Narnian time) rather than by order of publication (it differs slightly) and I recommend reading it in that order because it will build on previous characters and events and make more sense. I’m doing just one big post on all the books since I finished reading them all before writing any reviews. Don’t mind all my photos with the books and my tea set. Reading books written by English authors often have scenes with tea in them and then all I want to do is drink tea and read all day. Rereading this series after having been to England myself, I can see how the English countryside inspired C.S. Lewis. It made it easier to picture the rolling green hills of Narnia with birdsong and the gentle trickle of rivers in the distance. We’ve had such a lovely rainy spring it’s offered many chances for me to curl up with a book in our library with candles lit and immerse myself in magic and fantasy.  The Magician’s Nephew : Two children are pulled into unknown worlds when a wicked and selfish uncle tricks them for a magic experiment. There they meet Jadis, an evil Queen trying to escape her dying world. Through a series of events she ends up in the middle of London with them and causes all sorts of mischief. When the children finally get her out of London, they end up in an empty world that is being created by Aslan. Aslan sends the children off on a task and the adventures of Narnia begin. C.S. Lewis paints such a lovely beginning to Narnia, and while it’s a children’s book it never fails to draw me in to the magic of the story. The characters are realistic (well I guess their personalities are, perhaps not the talking Lion) and you’re drawn into Digory’s impulsive nature and Uncle Andrew’s egotism. Lewis sets part of the story on a dying world, and paints a grim and sad version of it. The creation of Narnia is a stark contrast to the dying world and makes it all the more exciting to read about. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe : When four children stumble through a wardrobe into a magical forest with talking animals, they soon find that there is evil afoot and they must do their best to fix the spell cast over the land of Narnia. With Aslan’s help, they must defeat the evil witch who cast the spell and earn their places as Kings and Queens of Narnia. This is the most well-known of the Narnia books, probably partially because of the movie. I think this is one of my favorite books in the series. Reading it as a child made me hope that every door I opened would be a door into another world. The dynamic between the four siblings is well-written, including their little arguments and growth throughout the book. There are definite Christian symbolisms in this story, but that doesn’t bother me while reading. This story includes the best of Narnia- beautiful country, talking animals, Aslan, Fauns, and dark magic. Aslan is an interesting character. He’s spoken of in the books as not being a ‘tame lion’. And indeed, whether because this was written in the 50s or talking lions are just a crazy idea, Aslan says and does things unexpectedly and strangely. He’s loving but stern, wild but gentle. I love C.S. Lewis’s writing. His descriptions are simple yet beautiful, like Tumnus the faun’s cave.  *Spoiler below* If you’ve already watched the movie then this won’t spoil the book for you. When Lucy first discovers Narnia and comes back out of the wardrobe, and when the children arrive back home at the end of the book, they realize that no time has passed at all even though they’ve lived days or a whole lifetime in Narnia. I was always fascinated with this concept because it gave you the opportunity to live multiple lifetimes in one. I spent hours as a child daydreaming (and still do) about what time period or magic world I’d love to be whisked into to live a whole life and then return to this one.  This is a painting I did! Prints available in my shop! The Horse and His Boy : Adopted orphan Shasta runs away from his abusive father when a talking horse wins him over with descriptions of the beautiful and free country to the north: Narnia. Along the way they meet fellow runaways Aravis and Hwin and together they travel in secret up the country. When a plot against Narnia is discovered, the travelers race across a vast desert to beat the invaders northward and warn the Narnians. This is a side-story of Narnia set while the Pevensie children are still Kings and Queens of Narnia, though they play lesser characters in this book. The book takes place in an entirely different place and culture, and it’s fun to read about the differences between Narnia and Calormen. Aslan also features in this story, and again, he’s not a ‘tame lion’ and you wonder a little about his reasons for doing what he does. Shasta and Aravis are fun characters, as well as Bree and Hwin, the talking horses.  Prince Caspian: Prince Caspian discovers his life is in danger when his uncle produces a new heir. Having been taught about Aslan, Old Narnia, and talking beasts, Caspian runs away and searches for the Narnians while his uncle pursues with an army. The Pevensie children are once again pulled out of England to help rescue Narnia from outsiders. This book is a little different in setting, as part of the story is told in retrospect after the first few chapters. The Pevensie children feature again in this book, though they arrive back in Narnia over 1000 years after they last visited and come to find their castle in ruins and the country overtaken by people rather than their dear talking animals. Prince Caspian fights for his life and his right to rule from his wicked Uncle Miraz. You expect there to be a large battle at the end of this book but the ending is a little different than predicted, which some may like and others dislike. I’m still on the fence, because I do like reading thrilling battle scenes, but as it’s a children’s book the ending is maybe more diplomatic and creative in a less gory sort of way. A good read nonetheless that sets up the second half of the Narnia series. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: Caspian, now King of Narnia, sets sail to the east in search of the seven lords his Uncle Miraz had exiled in the past. Along the way they discover new lands, escape from sea monsters, and perhaps will sail right over the edge of the world into Aslan’s country. I think my favorite book in the series has got to be between this and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Prince Caspian returns as one of the main Narnian characters, and the children from our world are Edmund, Lucy, and their annoying prick of a cousin Eustace. In this story you meet new lands, new people, and new creatures. It’s an exciting read because the travelers are discovering most of these places for the first time and you, as reader, discover all these places with them and you get to experience the mystery and wonder along with the characters. I just love the descriptions of all the islands and new magic you read about. And I also like that one of the characters, Caspian, is carried over from the previous book and you get to know him better. There’s also a chance of them sailing to the end of the world, so the whole time you wonder what it might look like if they do make it, and whatever you might imagine it’s not disappointing! The Silver Chair: Eustace and Jill are pulled into Narnia while being chased by bullies, and Aslan gives them a difficult task with signs to help them along the way. When it seems they’ve messed up all the signs, the children and their new friend, a Marsh-wiggle named Puddleglum, must outsmart giants and an evil sorceress to find a missing prince and restore him to the throne of Narnia. This is the first book of the series in which none of the original Pevensie children are in it. It’s a different sort of setting that takes place on gloomy moorlands, snowy mountains, and underground, so not your typical bright happy Narnian scene. A couple new characters are a bit more annoying to me, and it may be partly that if you’ve made it this far, your knowledge of Narnia is much greater than that of the characters. I do like Prince Rillian’s character, and the children grow throughout the book. You also get to learn more about Aslan’s mysterious country. The Last Battle: When a false Aslan roams Narnia, everyone is confused. Should they obey him? Hide from him? Confront him? Tirian, King of Narnia, calls for aid from the children, friends of Narnia who have helped save the country in the past. The book culminates in a clash between the Narnians and Calormenes, and the Last Battle is fought with the odds against King Tirian. *Spoilers in my review* 3/5 stars if you want to skip it. This last book I simultaneously like and dislike. The Christian themes in this are much harder to ignore than in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and it may be because it’s preachier in this book. The false prophet, the ending of the world and who gets to go to Aslan’s country vs. Tash’s country, Susan no longer being a ‘friend of Narnia’ (aka no longer believing in Narnia). The book also reveals the time period of racist beliefs C.S. Lewis lived in. The Calormenes are the bad guys, they smell of ‘onion and garlic’, and the dwarves insult them as ‘darkies’. It’s more shocking to read this as an adult than as a kid. But I do realize that it reflects the time period perhaps more than the author’s beliefs. (I don’t know if he was racist, but Lewis did write good Calormene characters such as Aravis in The Horse and His Boy.) It’s a little bit more of a slower start than the other books, and Eustace and Jill don’t arrive until partway through the book. I do like the characters of King Tirian and Jewel the unicorn. I feel like the ending was beautiful yet abrupt, and I was rather disappointed in the ‘last battle’, which wasn’t much of a battle at all. Aslan ends the world of Narnia and you see all the old characters from the previous book which is very fitting, and how the world ends is described creatively. I don’t love that Susan isn’t with everyone at the end, I feel like it was the author making a religious point, but for me I wanted this to be a happy ending in a children’s series where all the old friends see each other again. I give it 3/5 stars because I did like the characters, the way the story was told, and the ending in Aslan’s country. But I didn’t love the blatantly religious themes (and I grew up religious), the lack of an exciting battle, the pace of the story compared to the previous books, and Susan being left alone when her parents and siblings have all just died. Phew, that took longer to write than I though, I shouldn’t try to do seven book review at once! One of the books we have has a timeline of all the events of Narnia. If you won’t want spoilers don’t look at it.  Related PostsSidewalk days. August 2, 2014  Wuthering HeightsFebruary 3, 2019  Museums, Castle-Libraries, and LobstersSeptember 12, 2016 Over 6,200 homeschool resources and growing!  Free Chronicles of Narnia Study Guides and Unit StudiesPublished: April 3, 2014  Contributor: Sarah Shelton Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you decide to make a purchase via my links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See my disclosure for more info. I grew up reading The Chronicles of Narnia Series , and passed that love on to my children. Have you read these in your home? You can turn the books into a great learning experience with study guides, unit studies and Narnia worksheets. Anyone else a C.S. Lewis fan?The first chapter book that I ever read was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. I couldn’t believe what I was reading! There was a talking lion, magical creatures, and a wardrobe that transported children to a magical land. I knew I would be forever sucked into the wonderful world of Narnia. When my first born was old enough I bought the complete set for him hoping he would love it as much as I did when I was his age. I was right. He was also a young reader when he started the series. Why should you read The Chronicles of Narnia?The Chronicles of Narnia can be a great read aloud for your homeschool and family. The books make for some thoughtful book discussions. The series is a great piece of literature with deep stories, characterization and plot. They draw you in to a magical world and make you feel the emotions that the characters are feeling. C.S. Lewis was a Christian and The Chronicles of Narnia is is an allegory. There are many theological symbols woven beautifully within the story line. The main one being Aslan who is portrayed as Jesus. It is full of action and adventure which boys and girls will love. It will hold the attention of your entire family no matter their ages. How many books are in The Chronicles of Narnia series?There are seven books in this well-loved series: The Magician’s Nephew; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle. What is the correct order for The Chronicles of Narnia books to be read?The first book many people normally pick up to read is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , since that was the first book that was written. However, that is not the correct chronological order. C.S. Lewis wrote the series completely out of order and the books were published at different times. Once they were all complete he shared the best order they should be read in. Read more about the correct order on the C.S. Lewis website in this article: The Narnian Order of Things . The Chronicles of Narnia Order:If you want to read the books in the true chronological order you would read them this way:
The Horse and His BoyPrince caspian, the voyage of the dawn treader, the silver chair, the last battle.
Free Printables for The Chronicles of Narnia Books:We have gathered up lots of printables that can go with each book in the series to enhance the learning. There are unit studies, vocabulary word worksheets, reading comprehension questions, discussion questions, lapbooks and more. Notice we have put them in chronological order. The Magician’s NephewThe Magician’s Nephew Story Study Lapbook – Lots of cute little mini books to create your own lapbook. Cursive Copywork – Practice your handwriting skills with copywork from the book. Chapter Summary Questions – Reading comprehension questions for each chapter in the book. Create Your Own Quiz – Questions from the book that you can use to generate your own quizzes and tests for after reading the book. The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Lapbook – This lapbook is a great addition to a study on the book. Keep track of what you have learned with the fun printable mini books. Into the Wardrobe Lesson Plans – Great lesson plans to help you teach Sparknotes for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – Great literary analysis and breakdown of the book. Classroom Activity Guide – Discussion questions and journal writing prompts for the book. Narnia Unit Study – Learn about Narnia, C.S. Lewis and the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe with this unit study full of resources. The Horse and His Boy Lapbook – There are mini foldable books that go along with every single chapter. Put your final books together in one nice lapbook. Quiz for the book – Online comprehension quiz for the book. Study Guide and Character List – Learn about the characters in the story with this free study guide and character breakdown. Ideas for Reports and Papers – Teaching guide to help with ideas for your students to write reports and papers on The Horse and His Boy. Prince Caspian Reading Journal and Worksheets – Printable reading journal and worksheets with questions and answers for each chapter. Book Report Worksheet – Easy fill in the answers worksheet to help your kids put together their own book report for the book. Activity Sheets – Prince Caspian puzzle worksheets and coloring pages Vocabulary Word Worksheets – Vocabulary words for each chapter. Reading Comprehension Questions – Comprehension questions that go with every chapter in the book. Voyage of the Dawn Treader Lapbook – This is a fun lapbook with mini books to fill out and put together. Reading Comprehension Questions – Printable questions for each chapter in the book. Novel Study – This novel study includes vocabulary and definitions, reading comprehension and writing activities. Unit Study and Craft Ideas – Very well thought out unit study with great craft ideas to go along with it. Word Search – After reading the book, you can do a fun word search with names from the book. The Silver Chair Unit Study – Free unit study to go along with the book. There are individual downloads for each chapter. Reading Comprehension Questions – Questions to test your children’s comprehension for each chapter in the book. Literature Unit Study Ideas – Great ideas and resources for a unit study to go along with the book. Word Search – This word search covers words and themes in the book. Book Analysis and Study Guide – Summary of the book with a study guide. Reading Comprehension Questions – There are reading comprehension questions to go along with each chapter in the book. Word Search – Word search with words from the book. Book Analysis and Study Guide – Free summary and analysis of the book with a study guide. Chronicles of Narnia Coloring Pages and Narnia MapsChronicles of Narnia Coloring Pages – Coloring pages for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe book. Themed Coloring Pages – There are coloring pages of the battle, the Pevensie family, Prince Caspian, 10 Free Coloring Pages – More coloring pages of the children and scenes from Narnia. Map of Narnia – This is a map from the movie to download. Dawn Treader Map – Map that follows the Dawn Treader’s voyage. Silver Chair Map – Map from the stories in the Silver Chair . More resources on C.S. Lewis and Narnia:Narnia Activities and Ideas – There are coloring pages, character studies, printable posters, crossword puzzles and more. Study Guides to the work of C.S. Lewis – This is an excellent resource for free educator guides to various books in the series with lesson plan ideas and answer keys. The Chronicles of Narnia Classroom Activity Guide – Discussion questions for the books and writing prompts for further literary exploration. C.S. Lewis Quotes for Copywork Pages – Practice your handwriting while copying memorable quotes by C.S. Lewis. Sarah SheltonSarah is a wife, daughter of the King and Mama to 4 children (two homeschool graduates) She is a an eclectic, Charlotte Mason style homeschooler that has been homeschooling for over 20 years.. She is still trying to find the balance between work and keeping a home and gardens. She can only do it by the Grace of God, coffee and green juice Related resources FREE Summer Reading Printables Mega List of Biographies for Kids Free Resources for Studying Tolkien & His Works Free Resources for Studying C.S. Lewis & His Works Tales from a Teacher’s Bookshelf + FREE Hardcover Book (Limited) & Giveaway Mega List of Mystery Books for Kids  In What Order Should the Narnia Books Be Read? Narnia Reading OrderIs The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe or The Magician’s Nephew the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis? Why are there multiple orders? Answers below… Publication Order The books were originally published in this order:
Chronological Order Sometime after the death of C. S. Lewis, British editions of the books began appearing that were numbered according to the order the stories take place:
The Switch to Chronological Order For many years, both orders were in print. American editions used publication order while British editions were numbered chronologically. Chronological order became the worldwide standard after HarperCollins took over the publishing in 1994.  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , the first book to be written and published, is generally considered the best introduction to Narnia by scholars and fans alike. “Most scholars disagree with [the decision to re-number the books] and find it the least faithful to Lewis’s deepest intentions,” says Dr. Paul F. Ford, author of Companion to Narnia . On the official website of C. S. Lewis, Dr. Charlie W. Starr claims that “Lewis scholars almost universally agree” that the original published order is superior. He suggests that The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is more initially captivating than The Magician’s Nephew, that certain lines in Lion do not make sense when the book is not read first, and that Nephew has greater mythic power when read as a prequel. Why were the books re-numbered chronologically? Initially, HarperCollins included this explanation in the books: The HarperCollins editions of The Chronicles of Narnia have been re-numbered in compliance with the original wishes of the author, C. S. Lewis. In later editions, the explanation was revised to: Although The Magician’s Nephew was written several years after C. S. Lewis first began The Chronicles of Narnia, he wanted it to be read as the first book in the series. HarperCollins is happy to present these books in the order in which Professor Lewis preferred. What did C. S. Lewis actually say? In 1957, an 11-year-old boy named Lawrence Krieg was preparing to read the Narnia books for a second time. Lawrence wondered if he should re-read them chronologically, but his mother felt he should stick with the original published order. So, Lawrence wrote a letter to the author and received this response: “I think I agree with your order for reading the books more than with your mother’s. The series was not planned beforehand as she thinks. When I wrote The Lion I did not know I was going to write any more. Then I wrote P. Caspian as a sequel and still didn’t think there would be any more, and when I had done The Voyage I felt quite sure it would be the last. But I found as I was wrong. So perhaps it does not matter very much in which order anyone read them.” C. S. Lewis, 4/23/57 This letter is cited by readers on both sides of the controversial decision to re-number the books. Proponents see this as clear proof Lewis wanted the books read in chronological order. Opponents point out that Lewis suggested the order “does not matter very much” in the same letter and he could have re-numbered the books himself if he really wanted to. Douglas Gresham, stepson of C.S. Lewis (“Jack”), said : “[HarperCollins] asked, ‘What order do you think we ought to do them in?’ And I said, ‘Well … I actually asked Jack himself what order he preferred and thought they should be read in. And he said he thought they should be read in the order of Narnian chronology.’ So I said, ‘Why don’t you go with what Jack himself wanted?’ So, it’s my fault basically—the order of Narnian chronology. And I’m not the least bit ashamed of it.” Douglas Gresham Walden Media’s Narnia movies followed the original published order: 1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) 2. Prince Caspian (2008) 3. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) Where should Netflix’s Narnia reboot start? Here is what we think… Do you prefer in publication or chronological order? Listen to our podcast discussion on the issue. Now that it's official... How do you feel about Greta Gerwig as the next Narnia director?
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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader – Chapter SummariesHere we have a chapter by chapter look at The Voyage of the Dawn Treader . It’s doesn’t cover everything from the book, but does capture the major plot points.
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Speak of children’s classics and The Chronicles of Narnia Series is bound to get a mention, this series of seven volumes having sold over a hundred million copies since its publication in 1950. The creation of C.S Lewis and arguably his best work, the series has undergone several publications over its many years of popularity, transitioning from the pages of literature to the radio, to TV, even making the leap to stage before finally finding a place in modern films. The Chronicles of Narnia Series chronicles the creation and destruction of Narnia, a fantastical realm filled with mystical and enchanted animals as well as several wonders of magic, largely narrating the adventures of those children that manage to slip through the veil to this magical land in between its two most crucial points. The core of the series revolves around the ultimate battle between good and evil, honing in on the morally crafted challenges that its various characters undertake with the aim of thwarting the forces of evil, reclaiming the line of ancient thrones and riding into battle as the champions of the great Lion Aslan, protector of all that is good within the Narnian realm. The Chronicles of Narnia Series has a pretty powerful place in the realm of children’s literature, its initial publication back in the 1950s setting it apart as a story quite unlike any that had been told to date, one that wasn’t afraid to dip its fingers into the world of religion, not only borrowing from Roman, Persian and Greek cultures the mythological elements that proliferated their stories, but tackling head on the themes of race, gender and equality, creating quite the controversy, and in the process setting itself apart from typical children’s tales. The original structure of The Chronicles of Narnia Series was crafted in 1939, the result of several decades of rumination on the tales that littered Lewis’ childhood; though if anyone should take credit for the creation of the series, it would be the Umbrella carrying faun that Lewis envisaged at his 16 years of age, an image that not only stuck with him for the decades to come, but which he eventually decided to develop into a full blown story. It is probably because of this rather odd starting point that the books arrived in their specific state, written in what some might term as a haphazard manner, in an order somewhat different from how they now appear; which, most would agree, does little to disparage the chronological structure of the book that managed to maintain cohesion. ‘And were there elements of Lewis’ own life mirrored in his greatest story?’ Some might ask; as with numerous authors, life tends to prove itself to be the greatest of inspirations, in this case Lewis himself suggesting that the departure of girls Katherine, Margaret and Mary from London to Lewis’s own home of Risinghurst in anticipation of a German raid on the city, might have influenced his creation of children Peter, Lucy, Edmund and Susan, who also had to flee London to stay with a relative to escape the Air Raids. As for Narnia; there is indeed a town by that very name, somewhere near Rome and Assisi, from which Lewis took the name for his world famous title simply because he liked how it sounded. The series has a pretty interesting publication history which might have affected the order in which the story was structured-at least for the readers, with the original American publisher, Macmillan, choosing to follow the book’s previous publication order, while Harper Collins, to whom the publication rights were transferred in 1994, instead chose to take into account the chronology of the story in numbering the series, hence affecting the order in which it was read for those readers that would come after-a debate still rages to this date regarding the order in which these books, specifically two particular titles, should be read. The first volume, The Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe seemed to draw upon inspiration from the belligerent atmosphere of the second world war, the escape from war of the four Pevensie children: Peter, Lucy, Edmund and Susan, quickly escalating into a magical adventure; beginning with the discovery of a mystical wardrobe in the house of their host, Professor Digory Kirke, that leads them into the fantastical world of Narnia and pouring into the epic battle against an evil white witch that had brought ice and cold to the magical world, all the while accompanied by the power of the mighty Aslan and a slew of there talking animal companions. A compelling story indeed, seemingly wrapped in child like mischief but quickly evolving into a complex plot regarding the power of sacrifice, the true face of evil and the ululation of great victory. Somewhat discontiguous in its approach, Prince Capsian: The return to Narnia, the second book, presented a fresh perspective to the series, somewhat breaking with the base created in the first book, allowing the story to hurtle forward into a new world, one of blood and betrayal, of new kings and family feuds, pitting the Pevensies against the tyrannical Miraz, brother to the previous king and sworn to eliminate his sibling’s only heir in an effort to usurp the powers of the throne. And this becomes the general motif of a story that, beyond maintaining the existence of Narnia, chooses to weave and twist and turn [sometimes] at break neck speeds, almost always sweeping the plate clean to allow each new plot to exist more or less within its own self contained universe, most definitely within the Narnian world; but availing fresh new challenges, usually with fresh new faces, each plot hiding within it a moral waiting to unfold, new characters awaiting new adventures within which they may find their true selves. While the core story seems to center around the Pevensie kids, the series has a tendency to illuminate peripheral characters, new and old, during its ran, these including Eustace Scrubb, Jill Pole, Digory Kirke, Polly Plummer, Prince Caspian, King Tirian, to mention but a few, each playing a major role during the VAST amounts of time that pass between books. Of all the books in The Chronicles of Narnia series, The lion, the witch and the Wardrobe, Voyage of the Dawn Treader and Prince Caspian have been adapted into highly successful live action films over the past decade, with The Chronicles of Narnia Series proving influential in a number of mediums, from cartoons to movies to video games to popular TV series like Lost. Leave a ReplyThe links beside each book title will take you to Amazon where you can read more about the book, check availability, or purchase it. As an Amazon Associate, I earn money from qualifying purchases. If you would like to link to us, Get the Code Here .  I often get asked by readers if they can donate to the site as a thank you for all the hard work. While I appreciate the offer – please support one of these great causes instead (list rotates monthly): All4Paws United Way of Northwest Illinois Child’s Play Qajuqturvik Are you a fan of psychological thrillers? A big fan of authors such as Gillian Flynn? 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Book Report: the Chronicles of NarniaFiled Under: Reviews The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. BOOK REPORT The book starts in a house with four children and a mother. Outside there was a war going on, bombs were being dropped and gunfire could be heard. There was commotion in the house as a bomb had dropped near by. The mother realised that it was not safe for the children anymore. So she sent them to their professor’s house. The children peter, Lucy, Susan and Edmund. The professor was rather quiet, but sweet. It was a big mansion that they were living in. one day the children decided to play a game of hide and seek. Lucy was wandering about in the house trying to find a place to hide, when she stumbled upon a room with a wardrobe inside it. She opened the wardrobe it was rather large. She stepped into it putting her arms out in front of her so she would not bump into the woodwork at the back of the wardrobe. Then she felt something getting crushed by her feet. She bent down it was soft, powdery and extremely cold. She got up and something prickly was at her nose, not a coat but a tree branch. In another minute she was standing between a wood in night time. She could se a light not so close by. She started walking towards it until she saw that it was a lamppost. She was standing and gazing at the lamppost when she heard patter of footsteps which sounded like hooves. It was mr.tummnus the faun. He invited Lucy for tea in his cottage. He told her that she was in the land of Narnia. He told her about the white witch and how she had proclaimed herself the queen of Narnia and cast a spell over the land so it would remain winter throughout the year. He also told her about Aslan the lion who was the original ruler of Narnia. Meanwhile Edmund had also found the wardrobe. He too stepped inside but was not greeted by Mr.tummnus but by a sleigh getting pulled by reindeer. It was the white witch. At first she thought that Edmund was some kind of overgrown dwarf who had his beard cut off. But she soon realised that Edmund was a human who knew nothing about Narnia or herself. Edmund was scared and clueless about where he was or who the lady in the sleigh was. The white witch soon realised who Edmund was. She offered Edmund a hot drink and some Turkish delight. Edmund gladly took it not realising that the Turkish delight was magical and whoever took a bite would always want more. The white witch told Edmund to bring his brother and sister back with him if he wanted more Turkish delight. She told him to keep it a secret and surprise them by bringing them to her house. The Term Paper on Haunted HouseNOTE: phrases highlighted are being modified to the phrases shown in brackets. (I’ve always found something fascinating about seeing an old dilapidated house along a winding road, they spark my curiosity.) Something about the fascination of dilapidated houses along winding roads sparks my curiosity but most of all give me shivers. (I stare; captivated by the sight) looking at the sight of the ... She told Edmund that the other animals might say bad things about her but she assured them it was not real and went away. By that time Lucy found Edmund and told him all about Mr. Tummnus and how he told her that the white witch was evil. Then they went back where Susan and peter were still looking for them. They told them all about Narnia, at first they never believed it but soon they saw for themselves. Lucy led them straight to Mr.Tummnus house, but the whole house was ransacked. In the house there was a note saying that the faun had been arrested for treason against the queen. After much searching they located aslant the true ruler of Narnia. After they had assembled an army they went to war with the white witch. They ultimately defeated the white witch and Narnia was again a pleasant and peaceful place. After the war the children were hailed kings and queens of Narnia and they went back to England. Similar PapersThe lion the witch and the wardrobe. ... Narnia without the watchful eye of the White Witch. The genre of, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ... impossibilities that the book is so popular among children. Children are born with ... act sin entered the world. Edmund's act of temptation very closely ... Modern Fantasy – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe... Witch and The Wardrobe - on arrival to Narnia the children are almost immediately under threat from the White Witch ... Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe especially in the case of Edmund, who ... Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is a classic book within the ... Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe vs Theseus and the Minotaur... White Witch. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are crowned Kings and Queens of Narnia. Finding the wardrobe ... 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 Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color ebook device and in rich black and white on all other devices. Narnia . . . where animals talk . . . where trees walk . . . where a battle is about to begin. A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world. Prince Caspian is the fourth book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia , a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to see more of Lucy and Edmund’s adventures, read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia .  Narnia . . . where a dragon awakens . . . where stars walk the earth . . . where anything can happen. A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world's end is only the beginning. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia , a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own, but if you would like to continue to the journey, read The Silver Chair , the sixth book in The Chronicles of Narnia .  Narnia . . . where giants wreak havoc . . . where evil weaves a spell . . . where enchantment rules. Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected. The Silver Chair is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia , a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a complete stand-alone read, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia, read The Last Battle , the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia .
 Narnia . . . where lies breed fear . . . where loyalty is tested . . . where all hope seems lost. During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia . The Last Battle is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia , a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician’s Nephew , the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia .
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Time: 1940's, the World War II. Book Summary. In the beginning of the story four young relatives - Peter, Lucy, Edmund and Susan Pevensie are evacuated from London because the city was under a threat of being attacked in the war. They were supposed to live in the village at an eccentric professor Kirke.
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, published in 1950, was the first of the seven Chronicles of Narnia to be published.The book became an almost instant classic, although its author, C. S. Lewis, reportedly destroyed the first draft after he received harsh criticism on it from his friends and fellow fantasy writers, including J. R. R. Tolkien.
Summary. Last Updated September 5, 2023. The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis is an allegorical series of seven novels that chronicles the story of the magical land of Narnia and its residents ...
Introduction. "The Chronicles of Narnia" is a beloved fantasy series written by C.S. Lewis. Composed of seven books, the series takes readers on a magical journey to the fictional world of Narnia. Filled with adventure, mythical creatures, and moral lessons, the books have captivated readers of all ages since their publication in the 1950s.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a portal fantasy novel for children by C. S. Lewis, published by Geoffrey Bles in 1950. It is the first published and best known of seven novels in The Chronicles of Narnia (1950-1956). Among all the author's books, it is also the most widely held in libraries. [3] It was the first of The Chronicles of Narnia to be written and published, but is marked ...
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven portal fantasy novels by British author C. S. Lewis.Illustrated by Pauline Baynes and originally published between 1950 and 1956, the series is set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals.It narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the ...
C.S. Lewis's timeless classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is a captivating tale that weaves together the magic of a hidden world, the trials of courage, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Initially inspired by the wartime circumstances that brought three young girls into Lewis's care, the narrative unfolds as a ...
Four children named Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy go to the country to live in the large, mysterious house of an old Professor during the London air raids. One rainy day, the children take the opportunity to explore the house, peeking into spare bedrooms and old passageways, until Lucy, the youngest, pauses to look into a large wardrobe ...
The book that has it all is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, written in 1949 by Clive Staples Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia. For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic ...
Parents need to know that the The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first book published in C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia series, which children have loved for generations. Lewis, a devout Christian, weaves lots of Christian allegory into the book (and the series as a whole), but the story can be enjoyed on many levels, by all kinds of readers.
Tirian, King of Narnia, calls for aid from the children, friends of Narnia who have helped save the country in the past. The book culminates in a clash between the Narnians and Calormenes, and the Last Battle is fought with the odds against King Tirian. *Spoilers in my review* 3/5 stars if you want to skip it.
Study Guides to the work of C.S. Lewis - This is an excellent resource for free educator guides to various books in the series with lesson plan ideas and answer keys. The Chronicles of Narnia Classroom Activity Guide - Discussion questions for the books and writing prompts for further literary exploration.
While few Christians may have read all seven books in C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, a vast majority are familiar with the second book in the series. The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe. What an interesting name to those who may not have heard it before.I will not spend much time summarizing the plot of this fairy tale, which has threads of Christian theology throughout.
The books were originally published in this order: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia (1951) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) The Silver Chair (1953) The Horse and His Boy (1954) The Magician's Nephew (1955) The Last Battle (1956) Chronological Order.
The Chronicles of Narnia. gician's Nephew (1955)The Last Battle (195. rnia, not on Earth.1 180 204Beyond the WardrobeThe Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels written by C.S. Lewis.As chronicles, the novels give a history of the magical world of Narnia, where talking anim. ls,kings,centaurs, and dwarfs all exist together ...
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - Chapter Summaries. Here we have a chapter by chapter look at The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. It's doesn't cover everything from the book, but does capture the major plot points. The Picture in the Bedroom. Edmund and Lucy have been stuck with spending the Holidays with their dreadful cousin Eustace ...
Time: a.d.1941. Book Summary. It's been exactly a year since Lucy, Susan, Edmund and Peter entered the magical closet, and came out into an entirely different world. It was the kingdom of Narnia, where they were crowned as kings and queens , after saving the land from eternal winter with their heroic actions.
Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books. The Magician's Nephew. (1955) Description / Buy at Amazon. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. (1950) Description / Buy at Amazon. The Horse and His Boy. (1954)
The Lion's Call is a fan site that has some craft printables, Narnia themed games, and some fan created resources.This Harper Collins kids site has online games that go along with all of the Narnia books. Activity Village has a Narnia page with printables and crafts that go along with the books. On this site you can find a printable Reading Group Guide and printable Classroom Activity Guide ...
Filed Under: Reviews. 2 pages, 659 words. The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. BOOK REPORT. The book starts in a house with four children and a mother. Outside there was a war going on, bombs were being dropped and gunfire could be heard. There was commotion in the house as a bomb had dropped near by.
7. The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia Book 7) by C.S. Lewis (Author) , Pauline Baynes (Illustrator) 4.7 3,404 4.0 on Goodreads 282,382 ratings. Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color ebook device and in rich black and white on all other devices.