Edmund and the White Witch (Narnia) [Paperback]

Frederic Thomas (Adapter), C. S. Lewis (Author), Deborah Maze (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Narnia

When Edmund steps into Narnia, he meets the White Witch, who feeds him enchanted Turkish Delight and makes him promise to return to Narnia with his brothers and sisters. Full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4. The main question one must ask is why these picture-book renditions of C. S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe are needed. The stories are adapted, simplified, and boxed on each page, with full-color, double-page spreads done in a painterly, realistic technique. These illustrations are given more importance than the texts, which provide just the bare bones of the plot. However, the pictures, as well executed as they are, nevertheless constrain the imagination. And the narratives pale as introductions to Lewis's exquisite prose and his much greater ability to tell a story with subtlety, symbolism, and nuance. Audio versions of Lewis's originals are far better choices, especially for those unable to take on Lewis's prose so early in their reading careers.?Ruth K. MacDonald, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis, born in Belfast, Ireland in 1898, was Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Magdalen College, Oxford, and later was Professor of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University. He wrote many books in his lifetime, but The Chronicles of Narnia are his only works for children. These classic books have been read and cherished by millions of readers since they were first published half a century ago.

Deborah Maze is the illustrator of the first three World of Narnia Picture Books: Lucy Steps Through the Wardrobe, Edmund and the White Witch, and Aslan, all adapted from the original novels by C.S. Lewis. She lives with her family in Capistrano Beach, CA.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Harper Collins Children's Books (September 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064435067
• ISBN-13: 978-0064435062
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,803,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book for young children!, May 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Edmund and the White Witch (The World of Narnia) (Hardcover)

I grew up reading the Narnia books, and I was thrilled to find this beautifully illustrated child's version! My 4 year old son loves for us to read this book to him as well as the other two Narnia books illustrated by Deborah Maze. Keep in mind that this book is only a small portion of the original book, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." With that in mind, sit down with a little one and enjoy the story and the incredible, detailed drawings from the world of Narnia!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Novel Turn for a Children's Classic, January 1, 2006

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This review is from: Edmund and the White Witch (The World of Narnia) (Hardcover)

As a teacher of reading and writing, I've discovered a very popular lesson among students of all ages: write a known story from a different point of view. The protagonist of this children's book is The Traitor, Edmund, but it is a different Edmund than the one we're used to, a different one from the one portrayed in the recently-released film. Edmund has always been an easy target for castigation, but this literary rendition beautifully illustrates the teaching that we should not be so quick to judge. Perhaps this rendition prepares our path to forgiveness -- a path that C.S. Lewis tried to forge.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, May 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Edmund and the White Witch (The World of Narnia) (Hardcover)

You can also see my review of Aslan, another picture book in this series. The entire series is just wonderful. The text is pure Lewis - all excerpts from the original text. Maze is very true to his descriptions in her illustrations. My daughters love the original novels and they love these books as well! The only concern for this particular book is that some of the illustrations can be a little scary for a sensitive child. The witch is evil but beautiful. Her cohorts are evil and many are gruesome.