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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 2) (Paperback) (平装)
by C. S. Lewis
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Narnia, Adventure, Fiction, Ages 4-8, Children's book |
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| MSL Pointer Review:
Four children open a magic wardrobe door and fall into another world - A tale of awakening, hilarious, beautiful, frightening, and wise. |
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Amanda Richards (MSL quote), Georgetown, Guyana
<2006-12-30 00:00>
This is either the first (published) book in the Narnia series, or the second (chronologically), but order is not important when reading this excellent book.
This is an Alice in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass type of fairy tale adventure story for all ages, as told by a favorite Sunday school teacher with a strict biblical syllabus.
Four children find an unusual way into Narnia, now under the witch's icy spell and their experiences pave the way for the future of this magical country.
"Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight,
At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more,
When he bears his teeth, winter meets its death,
And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again."
Chock full of mythical creatures and talking animals, the story progresses at an exciting gallop. Even Father Christmas puts in an appearance with some very useful gifts for our heroes.
The Sons of Adam and Daughters of Eve experience compassion, bravery, generosity, greed and betrayal, sacrifice, martyrdom, suffering and redemption on their way to maturity before ascending to their rightful places in Narnian history.
The resurrection and later miracles by the great and powerful King Aslan, the significance of the stone table and the great battle between good and evil are powerful symbols of faith.
Read it first, read it last, but certainly read this book. |
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D. Delaney (MSL quote), Louisville, KY
<2006-12-30 00:00>
HarperCollins' renumbering of the Chronicles of Narnia is a disgusting desecration of a great work of literature. As far as I can tell, Lewis never instructed his publisher to reorder the series, he merely mentioned casually in a letter that it would be okay to read them chronologically. That hardly constitutes a statement of "the original wishes of the author," as HarperCollins claims.
The editors at HarperCollins seem to think that the children for whom these books were intended are so unintelligent that they would get too confused if they were to read them in the order in which Lewis wrote them. Never mind the fact that millions of children have thoroughly enjoyed them in the original order for half a century.
Next thing you know, HarperCollins will be reordering the chapters in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey because modern readers must be too stupid to follow them as they have been read for over two thousand years.
If you are new to the Chronicles of Narnia, do yourself a favor: get a permanent marker, blackout the numbers on your books, and re-renumber them back to their original order:
1) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2) Prince Caspian
3) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
4) The Silver Chair
5) The Horse and His Boy
6) The Magician's Nephew
7) The Last Battle
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Jesse Rouse (MSL quote), Kenosha, WI
<2006-12-30 00:00>
While this is not my favorite book in the Chronicles of Narnia, it still merits five stars and is an excellent book. Few authors can capture the imagination like C. S. Lewis was able to do, and I doubt that many will ever be able to again. This book is unbelievable, yet believable. Extraordinary and impossible things happen, yet Lewis describes things like the meal set before them at the Beaver's Dam so eloquently and vividly, it makes you seem as if you were there, and when you realize you are not, you are suddenly very hungry and wishing you had some fresh fish just caught from the icy river.
In addition to being a fantastic story, it contains a point, something which many modern fictional stories fail to do. In this book, C. S. Lewis lays out the crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ, except in Narnia Christ is not a man, but a lion, and not named Jesus, but Aslan. The power and majesty of the Great Lion impresses one while reading, yet his kindness and love shine through no weaker. Lewis does an amazing job of presenting to us the Christ of another world, and I cannot imagine anyone doing a much better job of it.
If you have seen the recent movie which models itself after this book, you have seen but a shadow of the real thing. The book is thousands of times better than either the PBS version or the new release. The new release managed to take the focus off of Aslan and put it instead on the children by talking about how the hope that the children have brought has ended the winter, whereas in the book, it was Aslan's power which did it (among numerous other changes to this effect). The movie both lowers Aslan and the importance of the death and resurrection of Aslan, and I think that it fails to capture the real essence of this work. The real thing is so much better, it is well worth the time required to read it.
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Benita Alleman (MSL quote), Saint Paul, MN USA
<2006-12-30 00:00>
When we read this in for our Book Group it was difficult to find a good list of discussion questions. Here is the list I compiled from questions I found on the internet. I hope this helps your book group!
1) Many of Narnia's fantastical creatures are personified; name some of them. Which human qualities are most celebrated? Which are not?
2) Elements of fantasy and real life are intermingled in the worlds of Narnia and "reality". What makes these worlds different from each other?
3) Although they are children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy have very distinct personalities. By portraying them the way he did, what messages might Lewis have been sending to children about human behavior.
4) Each of the children undergoes some changes throughout the course of the novel. Discuss how these changes impact their characters.
5) Symbolism is quite prevalent in this book. Discuss what Narnia and Aslan symbolize and how their portrayals shape Lewis's message. Who or what else is symbolic? How?
6) In agreeing to sacrifice himself in Edmund's place without divulging to the White Witch threat he could return, Aslan might be considered somewhat deceitful. What other variances are there on the traditional definitions of good and evil?
7) When Lucy tries to minister to her wounded brother, Aslan hurries her along to tend to others. Does the theme of the greater food vs. the individual arise elsewhere in the story? What other themes arise?
8) The Pevensie children leave London during World War II because the city they live in is being bombed. Yet Narnia they fought in a war. Do you find this ironic? -Talk about this.
9) Notice the titles of Mr. Timnus' books. Do any of them strike you as strange or humorous? Why?
10) Aslan sternly reminds Peter to clean his sword after he kills Maugrim. Why was cleaning his sword so important?
11) In Chapter 10 the children meet Father Christmas. How is he like the traditional image of Santa Clause? How is he different? What does he seem to represent?
12) The children are each given a gift by Father Christmas. Whose gift would you most like to have? Which do you think is most useful? Elaborate.
13) In Chapter 7 the children hear about Aslan for the first time. Describe how each of them feels when they first hear about him. Why do you suppose they react so differently?
14) Some readers think that there are parallels to the liberation of the stone statues in Chapter 16. They point to passages like Matt. 27: 52-54; Eph. 4:7-10. Do you see any similarities?
15) In Chapter 17 the children (as adults) go after the White Stag. What do you think it represents in the story?
16) Do you think it's an accident that the children return to England when they do? Why, or why not?
17) Discuss the relationship of time in Narnia to the time in the children's world. How does it work for the children to grow into adults in Narnia, then returned to children in England?
18) In the beginning the children have trouble with Lucy's claims that she has been to Narnia. What does the Professor say about this? How does he apply logic to this situation?
19) Throughout the book there is a paradox about Aslan, which the Beavers describe as "good and terrible". Compare what they say about Aslan with what is said about God in the Bible.
20) Aslan tells Mr. Beaver (p.137) "All names will soon be restored to their proper owners. In the meantime we will not dispute about noises. Speculate on what he might mean by this.
21) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, was written as a children's book. Do you think we, as adults, have something to gain from reading it as well?
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A kid (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-30 00:00>
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is an adventure and mysterious book of four kids, and an unknown world beyond. Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan get sent to live with a professor because of a war back in London. While the four explore the mysterious mansion and play games, Lucy finds a secret wardrobe with a country just beyond.
C.S. Lewis's story of, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of the greatest books and definitely one I loved to read!
Lucy was the first to go to the magical land beyond of snow, a place called Narnia. As soon as she finds her way out, tales are told to the others about all the different creatures and things inside of the wardrobe. But all they seem to think of her is that she is a crazy liar. But soon to find out Lucy wasn't lying at all, it was a magical place they saw for themselves. With an evil spell the White Witch made it always winter but never Christmas. Trouble begins when Edmund betrays the others (not knowing anything about her) and takes side with the Witch. Because of Edmund Lucy, Peter, and Susan need to get Aslan (a lion) to change everything and defeat the White Witch himself to break the spell and get Edmund back with them.
This book's theme can let you learn that you should always think and know before you except upon others. Well at least that's what I learned.
I loved how C.S. Lewis made parts of the book where you thought one thing was going to happen, but then after you read on, you find out you were totally wrong. That was the best thing about this book!
I would let people of all ages read this adventures novel, no matter how old you are. It's a book that you won’t be able to stop reading once you start! But what will happen to Edmund, and will Aslan make the Narnia change? You’re going to have to read it to find out!
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