Roar!: A Christian Family Guide to the Chronicles of Narnia [Paperback]

Heather Kopp (Author), Martin French (Illustrator), David Kopp (Contributor)

Book Description

Release date: September 21, 2005

Can You Tell Me How to Get to Narnia?

You don’t actually have to journey all the way to Narnia to find everything you need to know in one spot (though you might want to anyway)! Roar! A Christian Family Guide to the Chronicles of Narnia is a beautiful volume that unveils a fun-filled world based on intriguing Bible insights for every Narniac! There’s something for everyone—from elementary aged children to their parents. Packed with fun activities, a “Narniac’s Creed,” tips on speaking like a British schoolboy, games, trivia, and more, it’s built on solid teaching: chapter by chapter discussion guides, conversation starters for parents and kids, and Bible parallels that will surprise even the most studious Christian. Now you can get the most out of Narnia—even if you don’t own a wardrobe!

“Tell me more about Narnia!”

Fans ages four to ninety-four just can’t get enough of C. S. Lewis’s timeless classic, The Chronicles of Narnia. That’s why Roar! takes your family on a one-of-a-kind adventure through every chapter in all seven books!* Peek inside to find:

   • Interactive features like “Wisdom for Narniacs,” “Kid Test,” “Let’s Talk About It,” “Grown-up Thoughts,” and “Try This at Home”
   • Helps for parents on big subjects including mythology, magic, violence, and life after death
   • Fun articles from “Oh, I Wish I Were a Dufflepud!” to “Creature Hall of Fame & Shame”
   • Indexes of creatures, characters, places, and Bible parallels
   • A glossary of difficult words
   • A memorable celebration of the Lord behind the Lion
Story Behind the Book

C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia have long captivated the hearts, souls, and imaginations of both youth and adults. This December, with the release of Disney’s The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, a craze among Christians and nonChristians is sure to erupt! Fans will be on the prowl for solid teaching to better understand this make-believe world that holds timeless gems of biblical insight. Now parents, kids, college students, and older Narniacs everywhere will find the answers they need in one convenient source. It’s unapologetically Christian, because that’s how C.S. Lewis was. And, true to form, not a tad of adventurous dust is left behind when readers embark on this exciting journey!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Undoubtedly, this volume is the most extensive and lavishly illustrated Narnia guide to grace the film's debut." -- CCM, December 2005

"…thorough and engaging book is a great way for parents and children to enjoy Narnia together from a Christian perspective." -- Beliefnet.com, November 2005

About the Author

Heather Kopp

Heather Kopp is an editor, bestselling author, and a Narnia fan since childhood. Her dozens of books include the God’s Little Book of Guarantees series and the bestselling The Dieter’s Prayer Book. With her husband she co-authored the best-selling, Powerful Prayers for Your Family (Waterbrook). She enjoys biking, Vanagon camping, and Italian cooking, especially when followed with gelato. Kopp and her writer/editor husband, David, have five adult children and live in Central Oregon .

David Kopp

David Kopp was the founding editor of Christian Parenting Today magazine, wrote Praying the Bible for Your Life, and collaborated with Bruce Wilkinson as his writer on the bestsellers, The Prayer of Jabez, Secrets of the Vine, and other books. David grew up in a missionary family in Africa (where, as a “proper British schoolboy,” he sang “God Save the Queen!” every school-day morning).

Martin French

Martin French grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and studied illustration and design at ArtCenter in Pasadena , California gaining his BFA in 1983. Martin has received many awards of excellence from American Illustration, Communication Arts, Print, and the Society of Illustrators. He has been awarded a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators/ New York and a Bronze Medal from the Society of Illustrators/ Los Angeles . Martin makes his home in central Oregon .

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books; 51999 edition (September 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590525361
• ISBN-13: 978-1590525364
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #254,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Inspirational
  • #68 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Children's Literature Guides

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Narnia - no comparison February 16, 2006

By Research Fanatic

Format:Paperback

First, let me say I do not work for the publisher, nor do I know the authors. But I own almost every Christian book on this topic, as well as Disney/Walden Media's official movie guide and Barnes & Noble's Narnia SparkNotes.

This book has the best summary of the Chronicles of Narnia. It covers all seven books. It has incredible art, the best discussion questions, best glossary, best discussion of biblical parallels. It is fun to read and nearly impossible to put down. Even those who dislike reading will love this full-color book. If you love literature, you will find many pages of well-written analysis to fill your soul.

I've read other books that have discussion questions that only a Rhodes scholar could answer, but "Roar!" has thought-provoking topics that will charm every age.

With more than 400 pages and full color throughout, it is an incredible value. It is the best book-length introduction to Narnia on the market. I'm not sure how Multnomah can afford to sell it for $19.99.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific multi-age homeschooling resource January 4, 2006

By PNW2011

Format:Paperback

This book goes through all seven books in "The Chronicles of Narnia" series book by book, chapter by chapter. It includes discussion topics plus interesting word definitions like "blub" means "cry" and how to talk (try to pronouce it "tooowk") like a proper British schoolboy . There is reading for parents at the end of the book. This book makes for a good unit study without your having to prepare topics beforehand. My older children like it (ages 6, 8, and 9).

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An Informative Guide to the Chronicles of Narnia October 7, 2005

By Southeast AsiaTravel

Format:Paperback

The book contains so much information about the Chronicles of Narnia. Yet, the best part is the book's format. It is not a dull learning tool. Using the book is recreation. Martin French's illustrations are so colorful and full of energy. Look at the book's cover.