The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: BBC (BBC Radio Presents) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

C.S. Lewis (Author), Dramatization (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: BBC Radio Presents

"They say Aslan is on the move. Perhaps he has already landed," whispered the Beaver. Edmund felt a sensation of mysterious horror. Peter felt brave and adventurous. Susan felt as if some delightful strain of music had just floated by. And Lucy got that feeling when you realize it's the beginning of summer. So, deep in the bewitched land of Narnia, the adventure begins."

They opened a door and entered a world--Narnia--the land beyond the wardrobe, the secret country known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Lucy is the first to stumble through the back of the enormous wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old country house, discovering the magic world beyond. At first, no one believes her. But soon Edmund, Peter and Susan, too, discover the magic and meet Asland, the Great Lion, for themselves. And in the blink of an eye, they are changed forever.

This superbly adapted radio dramatization from the BBC--world renowned for their excellence in radio programming--delightfully sweeps listeners into the marvelous heart of their imaginations and into the enchanted world of Narnia.

This exquisite production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe features a stellar cast, authentic sound effects, and wonderfully stirring music to warm and engage the hearts of children and adults whether they're hearing the story for the first or the fiftieth time.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Four children open a magic wardrobe door and fall into another world, where a lion is king and a wicked witch threatens the land with eternal winter. This BBC production offers a variety of appealing audio effects to immerse youngsters in the story, presenting a strong dramatization which kids should find absorbing. -- Midwest Book Review

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"They say Aslan is on the move. Perhaps he has already landed," whispered the Beaver. Edmund felt a sensation of mysterious horror. Peter felt brave and adventurous. Susan felt as if some delightful strain of music had just floated by. And Lucy got that feeling when you realize it's the beginning of summer. So, deep in the bewitched land of Narnia, the adventure begins."

They opened a door and entered a world--Narnia--the land beyond the wardrobe, the secret country known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Lucy is the first to stumble through the back of the enormous wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old country house, discovering the magic world beyond. At first, no one believes her. But soon Edmund, Peter and Susan, too, discover the magic and meet Asland, the Great Lion, for themselves. And in the blink of an eye, they are changed forever.

This superbly adapted radio dramatization from the BBC--world renowned for their excellence in radio programming--delightfully sweeps listeners into the marvelous heart of their imaginations and into the enchanted world of Narnia.

This exquisite production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe features a stellar cast, authentic sound effects, and wonderfully stirring music to warm and engage the hearts of children and adults whether they're hearing the story for the first or the fiftieth time.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Listening Library (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553476564
• ISBN-13: 978-0553476569
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,817,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Books on Cassette > Authors, A-Z > ( L ) > Lewis, C.S.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chronicals of Narnia Radio Theater, December 28, 2000

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Shawnmarie Frazier "ShawnMarieF" (Stayton, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Radio Theatre) (Audio CD)

Wow! I just listened to a copy of the radio theater version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and was VERY impressed with the quality of the production. It's very different from just a "book on tape." It takes your imagination away with it. I felt as though I was there crunching through the snow in the wood on the other side of the wardrobe and there through the tea in the beaver's house, etc., etc. I was listening in my car and sat in the driveway for 15 minutes to hear the end of the first tape!

I wanted to hear the production before I sent it to my neices for Christmas. I've read the books several times and was concerned with whether or not the radio theatre would accurately represent the books. I was not disappointed. I got them for my neices and <smile> will most likely end up purchasing copies for myself of the whole series once they are available.

Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this radio theater series to lovers of Lewis's books and especially to parents(even if they don't know Lewis's writings all that well). It's an adventure! Oh, it also would be great on long car trips for both children and adults.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, September 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Radio Theatre) (Audio CD)

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is a fantastic book! It is one of the only books I have ever read that when I went to bed I could not wait to get up in the morning so I could finish it. The book is about four children, two sisters and two brothers. The youngest sister, Lucy finds a wardrobe in the attic of the house that they are visiting. Inside she finds a... Sorry you will have to read it yourself. In my opinion this book is the best fantasy book ever written. Reading this book inspires me to read the rest of the Narnia series. In some ways this book made me appretiate how hard an author works to make the reader happy. This book not only improved my reading skills but it also had a huge affect on me. It really made me think. I highly recommend this book because I think anyone would like it no matter how old you are. If you don't read it, you are missing out on a great book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb casting make the audio version worthwhile, June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: BBC (BBC Radio Presents) (Audio Cassette)

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has been eloquently transferred into a wonderful two-hour radio program complete with individual character voices and background effects and music. This version is not to be missed by those who wish to hear the book in addition to reading it. Few parts are cut from the BBC version and is more enjoyable (and complete) than the animated BBC version on videotape. The cast is astounding and read with just the right amount of characterization so that you are drawn into the story. Take note that this should not be a replacement for reading the book, but is a great reminder to those who have read and loved the Chronicles of Narnia. The BBC has done a wonderful job transferring this terrific book which to this day remains one of my all-time favorites.