The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Book two (The Chronicles of Narnia) | 
 enlarge | Author: C. S. Lewis
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 348137
Media: Paperback
Edition: Film Tie-in Ed
Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0007206100
EAN: 9780007760251
ASIN: 0007206100
Publication Date: October 24, 2005
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Condition: New. .UK seller. slight scuff on cover edge from being on shelf
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 In a class of it's own August 4, 2007
Robert P. Splaine (pattaya)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been reading this book since l was 11,(39 years ago) and had my first copy confiscated at School, for reading it in a maths lesson.
For those that don't know, Aslan is portrayed as Jesus Christ, and the children, the 4 disciples. It is a quaint loving caring, book, you could leave your child with, this or any of the other narnia series and not have to worry about them picking up bad habbits or bad launguage.
Even to taking candy from strangers.I have named all of my dogs after the charectors in Narnia,Even to CS, we. My Dane at present is called
Mr Tumnus. It's one of those books, when you feel off colour as an adult, its lovely to get in bed with and read again.
It is in mty mind a compulsary book for every child to read, and if the child picks anything up about the stories, it has to be good. Narnia isnt a book it's an adventure, and a growing up story.
It shows love and respect to animals, and more to the point adults. If per chance you have not read this book as an adult you must read it.
My favoruite childhood book July 1, 2006
M. Batham
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book sparked the imagination of hundreds of children and children's writers. It was the book that made me want to be a writer and a huge influence over the plot of my novel Lightsleep - which is available on this site.
Nothing will ever compare to my excitement, aged seven, when Lucy finds herself in Narnia after walking through the wardrobe. A classic moment in children's literature.
NARNIA May 26, 2006
Mr. R. L. Mctaggart
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
What is the lion,the witch, the wardrobe about?
Lucy open's a mysterious door there's a wardrobe it take's
you to a different world called Narnia.
 Bah Humbug ! May 1, 2006
cluricaune (Co. Armagh, N. Ireland)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
C.S. Lewis was born in Belfast in 1898. In 1916, he won scholarship to University College, Oxford. He was elected a Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford in , working there as tutor in English Language and Literature for 29 years, before leaving for Magdalene College, Cambridge. He died in 1963, on the same day John F. Kennedy was assassinated and Aldous Huxley died. "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe", the first of his books to be set in Narnia, was originally published in 1950. Although it was the first book written in a series of seven, it isn't necessarily the best place to start - there are many who view "The Magician's Nephew" as the 'proper' starting point for the series.
The book opens during the Second World War and tells the story of four children evacuated from London. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie have been sent to live with an old Professor who lives deep in the countryside. Initially, the children hope their stay will involve a spot of bird watching and generally bothering the local wildlife. However, following some exploration indoors, those pesky kids discover a wardrobe that leads to another world called Narnia. Narnia is ruled by the evil Jadis, better known as the White Witch. Under her rule, it is always winter, but Christmas never comes. Luckily Aslan, a very powerful lion and the rightful King, is rumoured to be close and the children's presence seems to confirm the White Witch's time is nearly up. (An ancient prophecy mentions the two 'Sons of Adam' and two 'Daughters of Eve'). Unfortunately, Edmund - a sneaky little brat - likes Turkish Delight too much for everyone's good.
I did enjoy the book as a kid - however, unlike the Potter books I can't honestly see too many adults also enjoying it. It is very old fashioned - the writing is very similar to Enid Blyton's, which isn't something I like too much - while the ending (particularly the battle) was an anti-climax. It also suffers in comparison to Tolkien's books, where the writing is much less childish and which also have the benefit of a carefully designed fictional world. The Christian element is also present which will, no doubt, please some - while I didn't notice it as a kid, it's pretty clear reading the book as an adult. However, I can't help thinking this would've been a much better book if it hadn't been written as some sort of allegory.
 Rubbish! April 4, 2006
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
This was a terrible book, in my opinion lord of the flies was better, with great characters and storyline, unlike the lion the witch and the wardrobe, very boring, dull and not worth the money!
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