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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Paperback – January 2, 2008
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Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.
A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition features cover art by three-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Wiesner and interior black-and-white illustrations by the series' original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.
Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.
Open the door and enter a new world! The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been captivating readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over sixty years.
This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to discover more about Narnia, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 6
- Lexile measure940L
- Dimensions5.12 x 0.42 x 7.62 inches
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateJanuary 2, 2008
- ISBN-109780064404990
- ISBN-13978-0064404990
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Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers 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 Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.
Pauline Baynes has produced hundreds of wonderful illustrations for the seven books in The Chronicles of Narnia. In 1968 she was awarded the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for her outstanding contribution to children's literature.
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- ASIN : 0064404994
- Publisher : HarperCollins; Reprint edition (January 2, 2008)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780064404990
- ISBN-13 : 978-0064404990
- Reading age : 6+ years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 940L
- Grade level : 3 - 6
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.12 x 0.42 x 7.62 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #183 in Children's Classics
- #265 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)
- #324 in Classic Literature & Fiction
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CLIVE STAPLES LEWIS (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers 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. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics, the Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.
Zondervan is a world-leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, as part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, MI. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable for both children and adults. They appreciate the fantastical story with adventure, courage, generosity, trust, and perseverance. The Christian themes and lessons are appreciated by readers of all faiths. The artwork is beautiful and represents the book well. Readers enjoy the wonderful characters and their development from beginning to end. Overall, they consider it a great value for the price.
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Customers enjoy reading the book. They find it enjoyable for both children and adults, and it can be enjoyed by readers of any faith. The book is described as a classic that everyone should read. Readers appreciate reading it out loud chapter by chapter, savoring the story. Many mention that the CD is great and that it's great for school.
"...an abridgment of the original, creating a slightly simpler read at a child-appropriate level; this story stays true to the plot, theme, and MESSAGE..." Read more
"...The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of my very favorite books, and it has been delightful to revisit this book and the rest of the..." Read more
"...This is a classic for a reason. If you missed it in childhood, read it yourself or share it with a special young person...." Read more
"...This is a classic fantasy for children, and disbelief is wonderfully suspended from the moment that Lucy Pevensie finds her way through the wardrobe..." Read more
Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it appropriate for families, filled with adventure, courage, generosity, trust, and perseverance. The book stays true to the plot, theme, and message of the original book. It's an interesting read for all ages, with enough action to keep the plot moving. The book sparks their imagination and they appreciate every word and scene shown.
"...slightly simpler read at a child-appropriate level; this story stays true to the plot, theme, and MESSAGE of the original book, which was very..." Read more
"...and the quick-moving adventure laced with magic combine to create a world that feels so real that I have never quite stopped looking for it outside..." Read more
"...This book really sparked my imagination when I was a child. I just love the idea of a secret wardrobe that leads to another world. I still do!..." Read more
"...and then, I read it again, a few times or more. The magic never goes when I return to Narnia and I will always encourage other kids to escape there,..." Read more
Customers appreciate the Christian themes in the book. They say it gives them a deeper appreciation for Bible teachings and valuable lessons about life and themselves. The story is appropriate for families of any creed, with lessons about morals, ethics, good and evil, forgiveness, and hope. The Christian themes are not too heavy-handed, and readers can easily enjoy the book without discussion of biblical parallels.
"...level; this story stays true to the plot, theme, and MESSAGE of the original book, which was very important to me. The illustrations are stunning!!..." Read more
"...This book holds magic, rare and true; not only the magic inside Narnia itself but the magic of a truly enveloping book...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the artwork and paper quality of the book. They find the pictures fun and true to the book. The color pages are enjoyable, and kids look forward to it.
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"...Otherwise, the story is as I remembered and I believe the illustrations are the same. This is a classic for a reason...." Read more
"...It is a really gorgeous paperback; thick, glossy, bright white pages with original artwork by Ms. Baynes that is vibrantly and tastefully colorized...." Read more
Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the characters wonderful and change from beginning to end. The colorful descriptions of the characters and adventures keep them interested. The main characters are children, and Christmas is part of the theme. Readers appreciate the courage and the fact that bad people can change if given the chance.
"...would be amazing and C. S Lewis makes them believable and unique characters...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the book's attention-grabbing and entertaining writing style. They find it engaging, keeping them interested and captivated until the end. The world of Narnia never becomes boring or uninteresting for readers.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024The original of this story by C.S. Lewis is one of my all-time favorite books. My young son has been wanting to read that with me, but it’s a bit too advanced for him just now, so I searched for a children’s alternative. This version is excellent! I’m so happy with it! The story is basically an abridgment of the original, creating a slightly simpler read at a child-appropriate level; this story stays true to the plot, theme, and MESSAGE of the original book, which was very important to me. The illustrations are stunning!! My son and I have just started reading it together, and he loves it! We plan to keep it and enjoy it with others in our family for many years. Highly recommend!
I had no problems with the purchase. It is a little expensive, but I feel it was worth the price for a hardback book of good quality. The book arrived promptly, was packaged well and in good condition.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021One of my great joys is sharing books that illuminated my childhood with my own child. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of my very favorite books, and it has been delightful to revisit this book and the rest of the series.
I know they renumbered the volumes some years back, but to me this will always be Volume One in the series. This is the book that introduced me to the wonders of Narnia. This is the book that encouraged me to keep my eyes open, always, for that portal that might just appear to take me to another world.
This book holds magic, rare and true; not only the magic inside Narnia itself but the magic of a truly enveloping book.
The Pevensie children have left their home behind during the Blitz. Like so many children in England during World War 2, they have been sent to a strange place for safety. But the narrative of the war fades away under the excitement of discovering first the joys of the rambling country estate where they are staying, and then the world of Narnia.
The reader has that experience of discovery along with Lucy, Susan, Edmund, and Peter. The sensory details (the snow, the fur coats, the light from the lamppost, the cozy homes of Mr. Tumnus and the Beavers, the food—Turkish Delight, anyone?) and the quick-moving adventure laced with magic combine to create a world that feels so real that I have never quite stopped looking for it outside the pages of the book. Once a King or Queen in Narnia, indeed. This is one of the books that stays with the reader long after the pages have been finished.
I have read this book many times, and the world I am in always slips away as I follow Lucy through the doors of the wardrobe and find myself in Narnia, in that magical world where good beings battle to overturn the reign of the White Witch who has made it always winter, yet never Christmas.
This book is also ideal for a read-aloud bedtime story, although do not be surprised if your child keeps asking you to read more!
I recommend this book with all my heart to anyone who loves portal fiction, books about magic, fairy tales, and children’s books in general. Like many works of art, it is a different book each time I encounter it, perhaps because I am a different reader.
Like all the best children’s books, this one is really for all ages.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017It can be a risk to re-read books that you loved as a child or a teen. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of the books that I read countless times as I was growing up. The world of Narnia never got old or boring. Happily, I enjoyed this as much 40+ years later!
Published in 1950, this was the then first book of the Narnia series. A prequel was published later. I read other books in the Narnia series, but this was always my favorite. People will tell you that this is a story about Christianity, a retelling of stories from the Bible, or an allegory. As a child I thought this was a wonderful fairy tale. As an adult, I was able to see the moral or Christian parallels but I chose to ignore them and read this as a fairy tale.
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy live in London but they are sent to the countryside during WWII to escape the blitz. They are housed with an elderly and wise professor and his strict and intimidating housekeeper in an old mansion. While playing hide and seek on a rainy day, Lucy hides in wardrobe. Behind the fur coats is the land of Narnia. Narnia is ruled by the White Witch and she has made the land "always winter but never Christmas." Narnia is divided into good animals and bad animals who serve the Witch. Lucy is helped by a "good" faun, who protects her from the Witch. The presence of a human in Narnia is threatening to the Witch and all the animals have been told to alert her immediately. Lucy safely returns home and her siblings do not believe her story. Edmund and Lucy then find Narnia together but he meets the White Witch and is put under her spell. On returning home, he lies to the two older siblings and claims Narnia does not exist. Eventually, all four siblings end up in Narnia, though with Edmund sneaking off to see the Witch. With the help of Mr. & Mrs. Beaver, Peter, Susan, and Lucy go to meet Aslan the Lion and together they battle to save Narnia. Each child is given a special task and a magical tool. Aslan makes huge sacrifices to save Edmund. The good and bad animals of the forest do battle and being a fairy tale, there is a happy ending.
This book really sparked my imagination when I was a child. I just love the idea of a secret wardrobe that leads to another world. I still do! The book is dedicated to Mr. Lewis' goddaughter Lucy. It reads as if your kindly godfather was telling you a wonderful story. I love the little asides by the narrator. As a child, I did not realize that the story took place during WWII or that many children were removed from London for their safety. Otherwise, the story is as I remembered and I believe the illustrations are the same. This is a classic for a reason. If you missed it in childhood, read it yourself or share it with a special young person. It was lovely to visit Narnia again!
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- Warren NgReviewed in Canada on December 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Gift for family member
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Brazil on December 19, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro!
Valeu a pela a compra!
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KARLAReviewed in Mexico on March 29, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Es hermoso
La presentación es divina, a mi nena de 10 años le cuesta un poco entenderlo ya que nunca ha visto la película en español y no conoce a los personajes, pero aún así esta muy feliz de leerlo
- Charity K.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and imaginative
Read with my 7 yo daughter, though I also read and enjoyed this story as a child. It’s an enjoyable read, though the clashes and conflict seem easily resolved. Though I knew it was coming, the deal made between the witch and the lion, when it came time to pay for the crime, made me emotional. I can see why this story is still a beloved classic. She also enjoyed the story and rated it 5* in her own reading tracker, and I’ve very much enjoyed reading it with her.
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Jaume Sagues RodasReviewed in Spain on December 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Me ha encantado
He podido leer el libro de la película.
He descubierto detalles que en la película no están.
Al ser en inglés ha sido un reto para mí.