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This is "The Chronicles of Narnia" like you've never read or seen them before--all in one hardbound set, in the chronological order Lewis preferred that they be read. To top it off, it's beautifully illustrated. "The Chronicles" are C. S. Lewis' beloved children's fantasy series loved also by adults. In them, Lewis chronicles the battle between good and evil, God and the Devil, Aslan the Lion (the Christ Figure) and the White Witch (the Satan Figure). Lewis' turn of a phrase is worth the price of the book with gems describing evil's hold on Narnia as "always Winter but never Christmas" and Aslan's description of his "resurrection" as "magic from before the dawn of time." The stories are beautifully told and captivating in and of themselves. Add to that the subtle allegories, images, and parables of good versus evil, and you have a book that will capture your children's imagination and perhaps change their lives forever--for the better. Buy it now, before everyone else does, because come December 2005, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" will be released as a big screen Hollywood epic with the same mass marketing, incredible story telling, and awesome special effects of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Reviewer: Dr. Robert W. Kellemen is the author of "Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," "Spiritual Friends: A Methodology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," and the forthcoming "Sacred Companions: A History of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction."Read full review
This series is truly an amazing read! My father-in-law introduced me to C.S. Lewis' amazing books a few years ago. I have read many of his books and I can honestly say that they are a refreshing breath of air in a polluted world! This book is the second book in a series of 7 fiction fantasy novels, each as good as the first....or maybe even better! My 8 year old daughter and I read this series together and I enjoyed it with childlike delight as much as she did! (coming from a 29 year old mother, that's saying alot!) It's refreshingly original, easy enough to follow for a child, yet interestingly written with detail to keep adults glued to the pages! May I also recommend J.R.R Tolkien who is best known for "Lord of the Rings", and George MacDonald "Princess and Goblin", "Phantastes", "Princess and Curdie", just to name a few. George Macdonald is an older writer in the 1800's but I was in love with his books as well! He has a descriptive writing that is truly a work of art. Basically this book and the others in this set are wholesome, moral, imaginative books that you can read by yourself or with the family. This series is a creative way of telling the Greatest Story ever Told! It is no secret that C.S Lewis was inspired by some of the greatest fantasy authors of our time. George Macdonald was an amazing author in the 1800's that influenced CRead full review
What can I say, C.S. Lewis had me with my first reading of "The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe" I was so happy when I found out it was part of a seven part series. Lewis was an amazing author and this foray into childrens' books in a wonderful read. I loved it as a kid and loved it even more as an adult. The stories are very well written and a joy to read. If you haven't read this series yet, please do. I do suggest reading the series the way the author wrote them and not in chronological order as this book has them. The first book to read is the Lion, witch, wardrobe. I forgot the other books order, but I'm sure you can google this... :)
C. S. Lewis is a family favorite! The Chronicles of Narnia captures Lewis style well. His creative flare is represented in each character and the Biblical allegory is beautiful. This book series is a great read for both youth and adult. My 13 yr old says she wishes Lewis was still alive to write more books and that she feels like they would be friends.
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I loved this series in highschool and was excited to have my own hard copy of all the books for the price of one.
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