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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Graphic Novel

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It feels almost treacherous to rate this book with only 9 points. My father read the whole series out loud to us when we were children, and we loved every minute of it. In fact, I'm now reading it out loud to my fiancé, who is very taken by Mr Tumnus the faun. The book still has that magical quality to it; I can't fault the fantasy. The characters are believeable too, and yet... they have that slightly priggish air to them that English children of that era - and that class - did. One of the Narnia lines that sticks in my mind to this day describes Susan as "a bit of a wet blanket". It's very succinct, and yet this language is somehow so limiting. It fixes the four children firmly in an era and a social class which seem far more than 50 years behind us. They also become slightly predictable. Of course, that won't stop children from enjoying it, which of course is the acid test for any books of this kind. But the sometimes stilted language does make it difficult to read out loud in places. My father did it beautifully, partly because he was a wonderful reader, but also because he was brought up in that 'class' and only a little later than that time (2nd World War). Lewis can't be blamed for the breakneck pace at which the English language develops (in fact he wrote illuminating works on that very subject), but it does make his prose a little alienating. On the plus side, the Narnia series has more solid moral fibre than you will find in most children's literature these days. That is something that children instinctively respond to; it's the adults who worry about political correctness and say "life isn't that simple". Lewis gives his characters difficult situations to face, but he also gives them clear indications of how to face them. And I don't think you have to be a Christian to accept the moral world of Narnia, despite its directly Biblical structure (ie. Aslan as Christ, etc.). In brief: Lewis's language can sound dated, but his moral message and his humour are still vibrant

Displaced by WWII, 4 young siblings are sent to stay at the house of an old professor's house to stay safe from air raids. Shortly into their stay, they discover a magical wardrobe that is a door into another world: Narnia. In Narnia, they help Aslan, a beautiful golden lion, defeat an evil witch that has taken over the land and conjured up an eternal winter.

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is a great children's story, but it is even more than that. In this allegorical tale, C.S. Lewis symbolized the Bible and the story of Jesus Christ. He masterfully intertwined a fun child's fantasy with with a much more meaningful story, making this a great read for children and adults alike. Lewis' stories of a mystical land have enthralled children for decades, and they still do today. This, along with the rest of the series, is a great read that is not only fun, but has a spiritual aspect that is a plus for older readers. It is definitely a must-read for all age groups.

This illustrated version of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' is a wonderful introduction to Narnia. The illustrations and words capture the beauty of C.S. Lewis' work of wonder for young readers or listeners.

This book is fabolus, captivating and enriching! Above all it is simply a good story, intreguing but not impossible to put down on you night stand when the time comes to get some shut eye.
The children who the book revolved around were an amazing blend of innocence and intelligence that made them seem as if they could have been the kids next door. Their chemistry is enough to make anyone wish for a chance on thir adventures.
Narnia, a fantastical world, happens to be the site of the children's exciting escipades. One can end up there by steping into a magicial wardrobe. The evil white witch is the ruler of the land who is eventually overthrown by the children and their friends that they make along the way.
There are many exciting plot twists that make C.S. Lewis' book well worth the read! Hope you enjoy it!

A young girl of ten finally recieves a copy of a book her mum had read her over and over again for years, once again she sits down to become enchanted by tales of naiads and dryads, talking animals, witches and wolves, good and evil. The book is The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. A tale of 4 children entering a Wardrobe and moving into a magical land called Narnia. This story never fails to excite you no matter how many times you've read it and remains one of that ten year olds favourite stories even though she is now 18. Lewis captivates his audience with fear, hope, happiness and joy, with the arrival of Aslan, the end of winter is near, but will they make it through the Battles with the White Witch?

This book is the first in the Chronicles of Narnia, one of the most stunning and enchanting book series ever written. It tells the tale of the Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, and their travels in Narnia. Narnia is an enchanted land, filled with dwarves and fauns and centaurs, among other creatures. This is a completely delightful book, and has a deeper meaning than what appears. Aslan the Lion, king of beasts, serves as a type of Jesus. For example, in this book, Aslan sacrifices himself to save another, just as Christ did. Aslan brings life to the dead, as Christ did. C. S. Lewis's riveting tale about Narnia is one of the most spectacular books ever written.

A wardrobe in an ancient house is the passage way from Earth as we know it to Narnia, a land of unicorns, fauns, witches, and lions. It's a Utopian land where Lucy, Susan, Edmund and Peter will reign as mighty Queens and Kings someday. Only the White Witch's Winter Spell may prevent them from fulfilling their ultimate destinies. Lewis' imagination is incomparable as he leads the reader into a secret world of magic.

I don't know how anyone could not like this book! This is the best book I've ever read! Who knew a book about 4 children finding a wardrobe could be so exciting?!! All I can say is this book is on the top of the charts for me.

This book (The Lion, The Witch and The Warddrobe) is the best I've ever read. The characters are both awesome and awful, the land of Narnia dances around you, sucking you into a private world which is different for everyone. The characters (both human and creature) continue to prance and gallop through my mind years after initially finishing it. It is childhood and magic caught and bound between covers, a perfect ticket to a fanciful world of splendor. I was captivated.

It was a really good book because its fantasy and joyful. I had seen a play on it and it was really funny so I read the book!