Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
45 used & new from $16.99

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama]
 
See larger image
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.
 
  

The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama] (Audio CD)

by Focus on the Family (Primary Contributor)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

List Price: $29.97
Price: $19.78 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $10.19 (34%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Wednesday, July 22? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
33 new from $18.75 12 used from $16.99

Special Offers and Product Promotions


Frequently Bought Together

The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama] + Classic Stories for a Girl's Heart (Radio Theatre) + Les Misérables (Radio Theatre)
Price For All Three: $49.74

Show availability and shipping details

  • This item: The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama] by Focus on the Family

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • Classic Stories for a Girl's Heart (Radio Theatre) by Focus on the Family

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • Les Misérables (Radio Theatre) by Victor Hugo

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought


Editorial Reviews

Product Description
These classic stories have enchanted millions around the world. Radio Theatre brings them to life in this dramatized audio production. Recorded in London with an all-star cast of England's brightest talent from the stage and screen, an original orchestral score, and cinema-quality digital sound design, this innovative recording provides hours of entertainment for the entire family. All seven stories are available in a single, redesigned slipcase or available individually, and both formats are marked at their lowest prices ever!

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Tyndale Entertainment (May 19, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1589972996
  • ISBN-13: 978-1589972995
  • Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.2 x 3.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,807 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

    #36 in  Books > Books on CD > Children's Fiction > Fantasy
    #78 in  Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Ages 9-12

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama]
88% buy the item featured on this page:
The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama] 4.8 out of 5 stars (73)
$19.78
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia CD Box Set
5% buy
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia CD Box Set 4.8 out of 5 stars (50)
$54.75
The Chronicles of Narnia Book & Audio Box Set
3% buy
The Chronicles of Narnia Book & Audio Box Set 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
$67.49
The Chronicles of Narnia
2% buy
The Chronicles of Narnia 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,049)
$17.15

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

73 Reviews
5 star:
 (66)
4 star:
 (5)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.8 out of 5 stars (73 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
81 of 82 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanted Listening, July 24, 2005
By Cindy (Georgia) - See all my reviews
  
Let me start by saying that I've read the Narnia books many times in the past 30 years and believe they are some of the best fantasy books ever written. I was hesitant to buy this audio version as I do not care for audio books in general. However, I was searching for something to listen to while recovering from surgery and hoped that this would be better than an audio book since it is billed as "Radio Theatre."

WOW! The quality of the production (the music score, voices, sound effects...the whole production) is outstanding. I have been able to visit Narnia in the quiet, dark comfort of my room. It has been a truly enchanting experience to be able to go there with my eyes closed in a truly relaxed state of mind.

My heart was pounding during moments of suspense and I felt absolute joy during the victories experienced in the various books...there were scenes that moved me to tears (even though I knew what was coming...the anticipation was far greater listening to this production that it is when I read the books). They did such a great job of capturing scenes such as Aslan singing creation into being in the Magician's Nephew.

I could go on like this for quite some time, but hopefully you get the idea. I will listen to these stories again and again...it was also very nice to fall asleep to. This set is a BARGAIN for $33.00. I am buying several more to donate to a local hospice, as well as for Christmas and birthday presents.

I absolutely recommend this specific version of the Chronicles of Narnia to anyone from 8 to 88 who has even the faintest hint of imagination alive in them! If you're old enough to be a fan of "old-time radio theatre," you'll find yourself in listener's heaven for a lovely 22 hours!
Comment Comments (2) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
69 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Magic Comes Alive, August 31, 2005
By Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
Fifty years ago, the world was introduced to a fantasy series about another world when Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy entered Narnia through a magic wardrobe. Now anyone can enjoy the stories in a new way thanks to these wonderful recordings.

This set contains radio drama versions of all seven books. There are a total of nineteen CD's and over twenty-six hours of adventure. Each story has been fully dramatized and is presented with a full cast, sound effects, and background music - everything to bring the story fully to life. The stories stick very close to the books. Paul Scofield serves as our narrator, describing settings and actions so we aren't left out of a moment. Additionally, Douglas Gresham, C. S. Lewis' stepson, gives us some trivia about the creation of each book in his roll as host of the set.

Of course, every adaptation is going to have some drawbacks to fans from another media. The biggest for me is Aslan. I found his voice too slow for my picture of the character. Scenes with a large number of people were often a little hard to follow when the voices sounded similar. And do take the warning seriously. This set isn't for young children as some parts could scare them. Over all, these are minor quibbles of a die-hard Narnia fanatic.

While nothing will replace the books, this set is another great way to enter a fun fantasy world. I used it to make the miles fly by on a couple road trips. Highly recommended for Narnia fans of all ages.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Magical, July 17, 2005
By A. Wen (California) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
Focus on the Family did a wonderful job on all 7 stories. The dramatizations are terrific with music and sound effects and voice acting that are all powerful and moving. The stories creatively add to the stories (like the short introductory scenes for each story) without ever moving away from the works by CS Lewis. I know the written stories very well. The dramatizations shorten the stories but I never felt like anything was lost. My children went for the books to learn more after hearer the productions. Altogether, these are great entertainment for kids and adults.

As an aside, I enjoyed these so much that I looked into the newly released unabridged readings for the same story. Each is performed by a single actor. I heard the audiosamples and they are drastically less moving than the productions by Focus on the Family. Make sure you buy the right set!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
Ad
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Not enough stars
This set is so precious to our family that I had to add my raves to the others. We've listened to it several times, mostly in the car, and it creates a rich tapestry of memories... Read more
Published 19 days ago by K. Rendle

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Version of The Chronicles EVER
This series is by far the best adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, ever done. That includes the recent films. Read more
Published 20 days ago by H.A. Dubois

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully done!
This theatrical version of the Chronicles of Narnia brings the stories to life while stimulating the imagination. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Karen Jensen

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter the world of Narnia!
Chronicles of Narnia is a terrific set of CD entertainment! This is an exciting adventure for the entire family. Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Doak

5.0 out of 5 stars Chronicles of Narnia Audio CD's
Got these for my 11 year old son. He listens to them everynight before he goes to bed and even on rainy days I have found him in his room listening to them. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Fronek

3.0 out of 5 stars Really good, until
Very excited about the FOTF version of Narnia. Read a lot about it. Have only listened to the first book (Magician's Nephew) and it is really, really, really good until ... Read more
Published 2 months ago by W. King

5.0 out of 5 stars You want to buy this!
These audio books are incredible. If this is what you are looking for, buy these. We have totally enjoyed putting them on in the car on long trips. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Candace Phillippi

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Even if you have read the Chronicles of Naria, this live theatrical production and dramatation is more vivid than watching the movies (as good as they are)that have recently been... Read more
Published 6 months ago by DarrenGJohnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Audiobooks!
These audio books are wonderfully read and makes it seem like you are watching a movie. I have listened to them over and over... they are captivating. Read more
Published 7 months ago by SVH

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't praise it enough!!
This is an amazing compilation of dramatized Narnia like you've never head it. I was a more than satisfied customer.
Published 9 months ago by Renee Noelle

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


   


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)



Look for Similar Items by Category

Ad

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers
Free
Free by Chris Anderson
Paranoia
Paranoia by Joseph Finder
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 Doyle
Glenn Beck's Common Sense

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates