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

When I was working as a TA during covid-19, the year 7 class I was in started reading this and I had wanted to finish it ever since (I got moved around a lot so wasn't always there to continue reading it with them). I am so glad that I finally took the time to start and finish it on my own. I really enjoyed this story, and was very keen to notice the book-movie differences. Even if you have seen the movie and don't think the book could be much different - it's 100% still worth the read. 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 watching it.

Bought for 8 year old Grandaughter for Christmas who is delighted with the book as was her mum who said it was a favourite when she was a child. They are looking forward to reading it together. Lovely book. Very pleased with it.

Lovely illustrations. Each page has a picture and some lovely full oage illustrations.

I bought three copies of this book for Christmas gifts.The front cover is beautiful and throughout the book the illustrations are gorgeous.My granddaughter loved it .

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

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.

Not as many illustrated pages as you would think for an “illustrated” edition.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my lifetime favourites. I first read it as a child many, many years ago and I've read it probably hundreds of times over the years but I never get bored of it and I don't think I ever will. It's every bit as fantastic now as it was back then and it's always a delight to read it.

So many biblical overlaps with the children, aslan and events. kept me interested the entire time - UGH loved it SO MUCH

Valeu a pela a compra!

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

Finally, I understand the appeal of this wonderful story. The joy of courage and strength and fortitude and resourcefulness and kindness and loyalty. All the very best of qualities in the very best of stories!

This was a lovely copy of the famous book series. My granddaughter thoroughly enjoyed it.