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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Book 2 in the classic children’s fantasy adventure series (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 2) Kindle Edition

by C. S. Lewis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Narnia… a land frozen in eternal winter… a country waiting to be set free.

Four adventurers step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land 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.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over fifty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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  1. Lucy felt a little frightened, but she felt very inquisitive and excited as well.
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  2. People who have not been in Narnia sometimes think that a thing cannot be good and terrible at the same time.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002UZ5J72
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 5 May 2009
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ New Ed
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 17.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 109 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780007323128
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007325054
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 and up
  • Book 2 of 7 ‏ : ‎ Chronicles of Narnia
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years, from customers
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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.

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    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 this book to be a stunning classic story with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read prose. Moreover, the book appeals to readers of all ages, with one customer noting it's perfect for reading with grandchildren. Additionally, they appreciate the Christian messages woven throughout the narrative and the memorable characters. The book evokes childhood memories, with one customer describing it as a "fab trip down memory lane."

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134 customers mention ‘Readability’130 positive4 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fantastic and stunning part of the series, with one customer mentioning they loved reading it again as an adult.

"...It’s an enjoyable read, though the clashes and conflict seem easily resolved...." Read more

"...Worthy of a read, but I must say I enjoyed the movie more." Read more

"...allusion before making his true appearance in the final third, he's a wise and powerful character that parallels gods, kings and even Christ...." Read more

"...It is fine to read as a standalone novel, but the author does recommend reading all the books in order...." Read more

93 customers mention ‘Story quality’87 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of this book, describing it as a classic and fantastic adventure, with one customer noting it's a truly moving tale that can be enjoyed at any time of year.

"...I'm glad I've read it now as it was a fantastic story and one of the greatest ever written!..." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"The classic CS Lewis fantasy novel and part of the 7 books in the chronicals of Narnia. Yes, seven books...." Read more

"...There are many themes at the heart of the story - love, faith and forgiveness to name but a few - and the omniscient narration means the subtley of..." Read more

59 customers mention ‘Visual quality’56 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the visual elements of the book, noting its beautiful illustrations and front cover, with one customer mentioning that each page features a picture.

"...The descriptions are so gorgeous, as if the characters are coming right off of the page and you can feel so much more reading it than you can..." Read more

"...I don’t know anyone that didn’t love this story and it’s beautifully illustrated in a good hardback cover. Would recommend" Read more

"...I just love the picture on the front, surrounded by a border depicting little elements of the stories such as Peter's shield and sword, Susan's bow..." Read more

"This is a very nice large book. Lots of good pictures…so great for children. Very pleased with purchase and price." Read more

58 customers mention ‘Book for children’58 positive0 negative

Customers find this book suitable for children of all ages, with one customer noting it's a well-written version for younger readers, and another mentioning it serves as fun escapism for adults.

"...of Aslan's movements in the tale will still possess the wallop to affect younger readers, it's adults who will appreciate the sheer scope of what..." Read more

"...Even if you are not religious in any way, it is a wonderful children’s adventure. Tea, Cake and adventures in a magical world...." Read more

"Possibly my favourite book as a child. Bought all 7 of the series but never got to reading the last two until the last few years." Read more

"A family favourite. Think this is the third or fourth time I’ve read it to my children. Never gets boring." Read more

45 customers mention ‘Writing quality’35 positive10 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its easy-read prose and lovely descriptions, making it a quick read.

"...I've read it now as it was a fantastic story and one of the greatest ever written!..." Read more

"...There's no pretension to the book; it is narrated by C S Lewis as if he were sitting by the fireplace reading it aloud, complete with little asides..." Read more

"does not reflect the character. Otherwise easy reading and allows access to the story for people who may not be able to read longer text." Read more

"...This ebook version is fraught with strange formatting, poor spelling and other various errors of the like." Read more

25 customers mention ‘Message’25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's Christian messages and signs, with one customer noting its evocative truths wrapped in simplicity.

"...if he were sitting by the fireplace reading it aloud, complete with little asides and opinions, and that's one of its greatest strengths...." Read more

"...The novel has a lot of religious imagery and parallels with the crucifixion of Christ...." Read more

"...is soothing, and reads the unabridged story in a convincing and soothing tone that does not sound at all condescending. He paces the story nicely...." Read more

"...The allegorical nature and battle between good and evil, fall from grace and redemption can be appreciated at any level. It was worth re-visiting." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Memories’11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's nostalgic value, with several mentioning it reminds them of their childhood, and one noting it's a pleasure to relax with old friends.

"...They are wonderful and always bring back the magic of childhood...." Read more

"...not remembered much about the Magicians Nephew, I remembered everything about this book! Such a fab trip down memory lane...." Read more

"...It is a pleasure to relax with old friends and to share both the sadness and the joy of Aslan and the children...." Read more

"Loving these books. Living remembering. These are classics. Great adventures. Children on their travels in another world...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Character depth’10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the characters in the book, finding them very memorable, with one customer noting how the author directly describes their emotions and another mentioning that the evil characters are not portrayed too scary.

"...is that the story is not short - it follows several characters through different plot strands and never feels as if it's compromising on description...." Read more

"...The descriptions are so gorgeous, as if the characters are coming right off of the page and you can feel so much more reading it than you can..." Read more

"...York never sinks into a monotonous tone, and he also gives each character personality and depth...." Read more

"...Although still very good and with a great cast I didnt find this as magical or adventurous a version." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Magical, enchanting and immensely enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2025
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    I wasn't interested in reading as a child and now I'm a 32 year old adult I love reading and do so every day. I only wish I'd have tried out books when I was a child and this one in particular I wish I had given a go.

    I'm glad I've read it now as it was a fantastic story and one of the greatest ever written! I was addicted to it from the moment I started it and loved it!

    I'm going to see the stage show next month at the King's Theatre in Glasgow and I'm very excited for that!
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  • Charity K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and imaginative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2025
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    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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  • Family McCarthys
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a classic and you should read it when you can
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2019
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    The classic CS Lewis fantasy novel and part of the 7 books in the chronicals of Narnia. Yes, seven books. Most people have read this and Prince Caspian, a fewer go on to the Voyage of the Dawn Trader and even fewer any further. the full list is, in order:

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
    Prince Caspian.
    The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
    The Silver Chair.
    The Horse and His Boy.
    The Magician's Nephew.
    The Last Battle.

    Some are better than others and they all have a similar theme and Lewis has been criticised for his religious overtones that are spread liberally throughout the books, but I'm not sure that anyone under 10 will be that interested in that.

    Worthy of a read, but I must say I enjoyed the movie more.
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  • H. Cross
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2017
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    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is something really quite special. It's a children's book, of course, and high fantasy, but it's also a miniature epic, a sweeping and powerful tale of good and evil.

    The novel introduces to Narnia just as if the reader was one of the characters. There's no pretension to the book; it is narrated by C S Lewis as if he were sitting by the fireplace reading it aloud, complete with little asides and opinions, and that's one of its greatest strengths. Not only does Lewis's voice allow him to conversationally describe richly-drawn creatures and places, it also means he can be direct in describing character's emotions. There are many themes at the heart of the story - love, faith and forgiveness to name but a few - and the omniscient narration means the subtley of those concepts won't be lost on younger readers.

    Some familiar structures within the book might bypass children, but adults will be able to recognise several powerful scenes in the book. Aslan, the Lion of the title and one of the most iconic characters in literature, is a carefully wielded force in the story. Introduced through rumour and allusion before making his true appearance in the final third, he's a wise and powerful character that parallels gods, kings and even Christ. Though the power of Aslan's movements in the tale will still possess the wallop to affect younger readers, it's adults who will appreciate the sheer scope of what Lewis has achieved here.

    Epic though it is, the novel is comparatively small. What is most surprising is that the story is not short - it follows several characters through different plot strands and never feels as if it's compromising on description. Lewis is able to communicate his vision with careful language, so that the story is not slowed by any unnecessary weight. The plot arcs are fairly straightforward but well planned, driving the story on as characters meet and part and meet once again. It's a joy to read, with never a dull moment.

    Compact and accessible as it is, the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a scaled-down epic that loses none of the impact of a full-sized saga. It's enchanting, moving and comforting, scary, immersive and thought-provoking. A true masterpiece and classic of literature.
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  • Caroline
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christmassy Children's Classic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2022
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    Coming in at #9 in the BBC Big Read is a children’s classic, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis. If, like me, you are of a certain age you will remember the BBC adaptation well. For me, the White Witch in the book is always the White Witch from this production. I felt super nostalgic reading this again.

    This is the first published novel in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but is actually volume 2, set after the events of the Magician’s Nephew. It is fine to read as a standalone novel, but the author does recommend reading all the books in order. And this is a nice thing to do as it explains a little bit more about some of the items in Narnia, such as as why the lamppost is there when Lucy first enters Narnia.
    At this point, you may be forgiven for thinking that apart from a little snow, how does this fit into Christmas? Christmas nostalgia and snow aside, this book is a Christmas book and I’m stamping my feet until you agree! The first reason is all of the magic; talking animals, stopping for tea, an adventure in a magical world only accessible through a wardrobe filled full of fur coats. There’s a sleigh with bells, Turkish delight. Still not convinced? Well Father Christmas makes a special appearance and hands out presents. My work here is done, this is a Christmas book.

    The novel has a lot of religious imagery and parallels with the crucifixion of Christ. Even if you are not religious in any way, it is a wonderful children’s adventure. Tea, Cake and adventures in a magical world. I can entirely see how this found its place at number #9 on the BBC Big Read. It is certainly well deserved.
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  • Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars The Witch’s facial expression
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2024
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    does not reflect the character. Otherwise easy reading and allows access to the story for people who may not be able to read longer text.
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  • Salah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 23 June 2022
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    Nice
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  • P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in France on 26 April 2020
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    I loved this book. It was so wonderful and lesson-teaching. The story was very complex and imaginative. For example, every single word developed into some kind of movie inside my head! Awesome book!!!!
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  • Jaume Sagues Rodas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Me ha encantado
    Reviewed in Spain on 24 December 2024
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    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.
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  • Shirley Utley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book/Movie Chronicles
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 August 2016
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    Read the book and then saw the movie...Great characters...Very easy read.
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  • KARLA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Es hermoso
    Reviewed in Mexico on 29 March 2023
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    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
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