Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe [Paperback]

C S Lewis (Author)

Book Description

A new PB edition of this popular book. This is the best-loved of all the Chronicles of Narnia, the first one ever written, the one that everyone remembers reading. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe introduced readers to the wonders and enchantment of Narnia when it was first published almost fifty years ago. Since then, the hearts and imaginations of millions of readers have been caputured by the story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, who step through a magic wardrobe into Narnia, once the peaceful land of Talking Beasts, dwarfs, giants and fauns, but now frozen into eternal winter by the evil White Witch. Christian Birmingham's beautiful illustrations , accompanied by a sensitively abridged text, introduce this wonderful story to a younger audience.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The magic of C. S. Lewis's parallel universe never fades," The Times "Truly magical illustrations by Christian Birmingham." Children's Bookseller The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was voted 'Children's Book of the Century' in The Keith Barker Millennium Children's Book Award

About the Author

CLIVE STAPLES LEWIS was born in Belfast in 1898. As a child, he was fascinated by the fairy tales, myths and ancient legends recounted to him by his Irish nurse. The image of a faun carrying parcels and an umbrella in a snowy wood came to him when he was sixteen. However, it was not until many years later as a professor at Cambridge University, that the faun was joined by an evil queen and a magnificent lion. Their story became The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, one of the best loved books of all time. Six further Chronicles of Narnia followed and the final title, The Last Battle, published in 1956, was awarded the highest mark of excellence in children's literature - the prestigious Carnegie Award.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Harper Collins Childs (October 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 000675368X
• ISBN-13: 978-0006753681
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), known as Jack to his friends, was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. Lewis and his good friend J. R. R. Tolkien, the author of the The Lord of the Rings, were part of the Inklings, an informal writers' club that met at a local pub to discuss story ideas. Lewis's fascination with fairy tales, myths, and ancient legends, coupled with inspiration drawn from his childhood, led him to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, one of the best-loved books of all time. Six further books followed to become the immensely popular The Chronicles of Narnia. The final title in the series, The Last Battle, won the Carnegie Medal, one of the highest marks of excellence in children's literature. His other distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstandingly beautiful! Perfect for reading to young children, October 7, 2005

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Mark Storm (Mildura, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Paperback)

This superb adaptation by Amanda Benjamin of the C. S. Lewis children's classic is available as stand alone book (hardback and paperback) and book and cassette recording read by Nickolas Grace. Birmingham's true-to-life illustrations complement the narrative magnificently and, dare I say it, will stand the test of time equally as well as have the beloved original illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Amanda Benjamin's adaptation of the original story is faithful to the narrative of C. S. Lewis' story. It neither avoids nor sugar-coats the treachery of Edmund, nor the grim event of Aslan's sacrifice. Though not an abrigement, the narrative maintains the joy and thrills and mysterious wonder of the cherished Lewis story.
I've 'road tested' this lovely book with my own young niece and nephew (aged 8 and 10) and have had as much enjoyment seeing their excitement and happiness as I got when I first read the story at 11.
A first class Christmas or birthday present for any child who enjoys reading, listening to a good story or appreciates beautiful artwork.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book., July 13, 2005

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fire dragon99 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Paperback)

This is not the cover mine had but I guess it doesn't matter.
This book Is about four children Peter,susie,Edmund,and Lusie
and they all go to live in A mansion where they find out has A
magic wardrobe they all go through it into the secret magical
land of narnia.They meet diffrent animals and creatures
along there quest to find king aslan.It was A really good book.