The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Book description
A beautiful paperback edition of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, book five in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.
A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage thatâŚ
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This book, the fifth book in C.S. Lewisâs Narnia series, takes us on a voyage on the ship, Dawn Treader, to the end of the world (which is not an end at all but a new beginning for one of the characters in the tale). The descriptions, especially those of the ocean near the edge of the world, had an effect on me that I would call quietly ecstatic.
Lewis is such a careful, clear, and spare writer that the words act on the heartstrings without notice. I thought while reading this book, âOh, I have just been to theâŚ
From Margaret's list on healing power of nature.
A list of fantasy adventure books filled with fun, magic, and hope would hardly be complete without one entry from The Chronicles of Narnia. And though itâs hard to pick just one, I think we have to go with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
When Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace are swept away into the magical world of Narnia to sail with king Caspian and his ragtag crew across the sea, there is no shortage of adventure. They face many challenges along the way, including the incessant whining of Eustace.
Our protagonists never give up, even in the face ofâŚ
From Z.S.'s list on fantasy adventure filled with fun, magic, and hope.
I love all The Chronicles of Narnia books, but this one is my favorite.
How could it not be, with Eustace Clarence Scrubb, a boy almost as terrible as his name, as well as the giant-hearted talking mouse Reepicheep?
There are battles and adventures galore, but itâs also quieter than the other books in the seriesâthe characters explore the landscape around them and wrestle with who they are and what they are becoming.
Written close to a century ago, thereâs dated language and ideas for sure, but Iâve rarely found another story that captures so well the bittersweetness of growingâŚ
From Liz's list on making you believe in magic.
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The entire Chronicles of Narnia were go-to books when I was a kid, but The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was a favorite then, and remains one to this day. I loved this book because it wasnât about war or fighting evil. Instead, it was about exploration, about discovering what wonders might lie over the horizon. Also, Eustace is such a difficult character, and his growth into someone we can like doesnât come through miracles or being a Chosen One, but through learning to admit his errors and learn from them. Add in Reepicheep, the universeâs best heroic mouse, andâŚ
From Jane's list on unusual portal fantasies.
In Lewisâs The Voyage of the Dawn Treader we see the return of Edward and Lucy to Narnia. They along with their entitled, grumpy cousin Eustace land on Prince Caspianâs ship as it explores the Eastern Seas. They encounter adventures that challenge the young people and teach them valuable lessons about life and growing up.
Eustace learns important lessons when heâs turned into a dragon and sees himself in a different light. His time as a dragon teaches him humility and to care for other people.
Lucy's lessons are a more subtle as she faces growing up, the futility ofâŚ
From Christina's list on dragons with a Christian message.
Narnia is just as flat as Discworld â though the similarities pretty much end there! In fact, at one point, Prince Caspian is so annoyed with the Pevensies because they hadnât mentioned theyâre from a world thatâs spherical. Those are so special and romantic! The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is actually aimed at reaching the edge of the world, and though they donât quite make it all the way, the voyage is well worth following.
From Rachel's list on fantasy novels.
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