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Title: Chronicles of Narnia Audio Collection by C. S. Lewis, Richardson Ian ISBN: 0-694-52466-2 Publisher: HarperChildrensAudio Pub. Date: 01 November, 2000 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (563 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Truly Fantastic
Comment: Clives Staples Lewis has created a mythical world which absolutely captures the human mind. The Chronicles of Narnia contain exciting plots, which all converge upon each other at the finally of the series: The Last Battle. Through out the books weaves the morals and beliefs of Christianity. These books do a wonder job of telling the story of the Bible, from the instantaneous creation of the world to the death of Aslan (Jesus). The way God cares about every one and desires us to enjoy life through Him, to the last battle and final days at the end of the world (of course Lewis did not know what was going to happen, yet it is still an interesting idea). In one of the best written books of all time, the land of Narnia comes alive with lovable and evil characters. The battle between good and evil is made abruptly apparent in this book as a small country goes through its history fighting for what is right. Light and darkness collide in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe as four kids explore the land which they will rule. For a time it appears as though the evil side emerges victorious; but it is found that the White Witch as not the ability to peer far enough back into the depths time. This book it one of the most important of the set, because contained in it is the most important message of all time. My father used to read the Chronicles of Narnia to me when I was younger, now I read them on my own. When he did this he stressed, Christianity is having the relationship with God, like the youths had with Aslan. I think these are very well written books and I would encourage any one to read. I uphold C.S. Lewis as a great writer of the centuries and I praise his books (all of them) as magnificant.
Rating: 5
Summary: A truly classic series for all ages. They must be read!
Comment: I first read this series of books as a child. I was fascinated by every book in the series and I have since read them many times over (at least eight times). I am now in my twenties and I make it a point of reading them once a year. These books never grow old. They are perfect for sharing with your children and reading them for yourself, whatever age you are. The symbolism and connection to the Christian faith are incredible. Even if you don't believe in Christ these books are very entertaining. I cannot decide which is my favorite, though, since I enjoy them all. The connections between the books is stunning. Many of the story lines tie together. This series is truly an epic. I highly reccommend that they be read in their originally published order: 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 and 7. The Last Battle. If there is one series of books that a parent buys, this should be the one. Do yourself and your family the favor of buying the series today. Don't wait for Christmas or a birthday. You will not regret it. Please email me and let me know how you feel about the series.
Rating: 5
Summary: Welcome to Narnia
Comment: If you've read "Lord of the Rings," then reading C.S. Lewis's Narnia Chronicles is a must. A close pal of J.R.R. Tolkien's and a fellow "Inkling," Lewis was one of the first widely-read fantasy writers, and his books are still widely read and enjoyed by children and adults alike.
"The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" opens as four children (Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter) are being shipped to the English countryside at the beginning of World War II. While exploring and playing in the vast house where they are staying, Lucy accidently ventures into a winter-locked world called Narnia, which is ruled over by the evil White Witch. The king Aslan is about to return -- but the Witch quickly gets a hold on Edmund.
"Prince Caspian" takes place long after the events of "Lion" (though in our world, only a short time has passed). Young Prince Caspian escapes his uncle's castle when his life is threatened, and he finds refuge with the hidden races of Narnia -- dwarves, talking animals, dryads, centaurs and many others. And to help Caspian regain the throne, the two kings and two queens of Narnia are called back...
"Voyage of the Dawn Treader" begins when Edmund, Lucy and their obnoxious cousin Eustace are sucked through a painting into Narnia, where their pal Caspian is now king of Narnia (and an adult to boot). Caspian is heading toward the end of the world to find several knights who were banished, and vanished into the perilous islands along the sea.
"The Silver Chair" heads into slightly darker territory when Eustace returns to boarding school. He and outcast girl Jill Pole are drawn into Narnia, where Jill must perform a task to redeem herself for a stupid act. She must find the dying Caspian's son Rilian, who vanished many years before. The search will send the two children across Narnia with the pessimistic Puddleglum, to carnivorous Giants, creepy underground creatures, and an enemy worse than they could have imagined...
"Horse and His Boy" shoots back in time to the middle of "Lion." Shasta lives with the man he thinks to be his father in a hovel by the sea, but when a Calormene warrior purchases him, he escapes with the man's talking horse, Bree. He meets the escaping noblewoman Aravis (who also has a talking horse), and the two are planning to escape to Narnia and freedom. But in the capital city, there is a conspiracy brewing against the visiting Narnian kings and queens...
"Magician's Nephew" clears up many of the questions about Narnia, Aslan and the White Witch. Digory and Polly end up in very serious trouble when they encounter Digory's weird, slightly nutty uncle, a magician who has created magical rings that send the user to other worlds. The two kids end up in the "wood between the worlds," and venture into a dying land where they set loose the evil Queen Jadis -- who follows them to the newborn world of Narnia.
"The Last Battle" is definitely the end of the series, where Narnia decays slowly into the final battle between good and evil. Humans are destroying the trees and killing the dryads, and a false Aslan is appearing to mislead the inhabitants of Narnia. Old and new friends will band together as the true Aslan prepares to lead them to a new land.
If you don't like allegory (religious or otherwise), then steer clear of the Chronicles. While Lewis's beliefs are presented in a more complicated and subtle manner in his other fictional works, here the parallels to basic Christian beliefs are quite evident. But if you can get past the slightly ham-handed treatment, it's a fantastic read. Lewis reshapes typical mythical elements like dwarves, nymphs, talking animals, centaurs and wicked witches into shape in his invented world. And Narnia is an inviting place -- it isn't always fun or pleasant, but there is always the feeling that the good guys will ultimately come out on top.
Charmingly written and full of endearing, entertaining characters, the classic Narnia books are a must-read for any fantasy reader.
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Title: A Wrinkle In Time by MADELEINE L'ENGLE ISBN: 0440498058 Publisher: Yearling Pub. Date: 11 May, 1998 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: A Family Guide to Narnia: Biblical Truths in C.S. Lewis's the Chronicles of Narnia by Christin Ditchfield ISBN: 1581345151 Publisher: Crossway Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TOLKIEN ISBN: 0345340426 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 September, 1986 List Price(USD): $29.96 |
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Title: The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics by C. S. Lewis ISBN: 0060506083 Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco Pub. Date: 22 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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Title: Companion to Narnia by Paul F. Ford, Lorinda Bryan Cauley ISBN: 006251136X Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco Pub. Date: 07 October, 1994 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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