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Author: C. S. Lewis Narrator: Michael York Publisher: HarperCollins Audio Length: Series:The Chronicles of Narnia Release Date: May 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9780060854461
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Plot Summary

In the middle of a war, four young children were sent to a country home to stay safe until the conflict is over. What they found there was an adventure so great, its story has been cherished by generations. That story is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia.

Peter, Edmund, Susan, and Lucy are your typical English children. They like to play games, chase one another around, and go on grand adventures, if only in their imaginations. But one rainy day, during a game of hide-and-seek, Lucy stumbles upon a world so fantastical that, although it is real, seems as though it could only have been imagined. In the back of a wardrobe, she finds a whole world. A world where animals talk, where mystical creatures like Fawns exist, and where time travels at a rate much faster than our own world. A world called Narnia.

This wonderful world is not without its flaws, however. It is ruled over by an evil witch, who has declared herself to be queen of the entire realm. The witch has cast a spell over the whole land to make it so that it is always winter. Always winter, but never Christmas, that is. Despite having many things too wonderful to imagine, Narnia is a bleak and dreary place under the rule of the White Witch.

But there is an ancient prophecy which promises deliverance from this evil. It tells of a time when two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve will journey forth into Narnia. Aided by a lion named Aslan, it is said that they will break the White Witch's curse and bring a new era of peace and harmony to the world. Could Lucy and her siblings be the ones of whom the prophecy foretold? Will Aslan return? Does he even exist at all? Only time will tell.

Clive Staples Lewis, Born in England, was an author, professor, theologian, and Christian apologist. As a professor, Lewis regularly interacted with fellow authors J.R.R. Tolkien and Louis Carroll. Along with his many theological works, Lewis wrote ten children's books - the seven novels which comprise the Chronicles of Narnia, and his Space trilogy.

Publisher Summary

Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and 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 classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, follow up with The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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  • “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is, in turn, beautiful, frightening, wise.”

    - New York Times

  • “The whole air of the story is rich and strange and coherent; there is something of Hans Andersen’s power to move and George MacDonald’s power to create strange worlds, and it is, naturally, beautifully written.”

    - Guardian (London)

  • “The only thing better than exploring Narnia with your children is having Michael York do it with you. With his precise, but lively, British accent, he eases listeners into the mysterious world hidden behind the wardrobe…With flawless accuracy…York gives to each an unforgettable vocal characterization that will surely live in our children’s memories as the Grinch or Scrooge lives in ours. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

    - AudioFile

Awards

  • One of Time Magazine's Best 100 English-Language Novels from 1923–2005
  • An Audible.com bestseller
  • Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
  • A PBS Great American Read selection
  • A Bookphonic Pick of Best Fiction Audiobooks

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    " Loved this book, especially Mr Tumnus! Great for young children. "

    - Jessica, 2/12/2014
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    " Cool book. I really like the characters and how the author describes Narnia. Truly awesome. "

    - Brigham, 2/7/2014
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    " Listened to the audio book "

    - Read, 2/5/2014
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    " This book was good in my poion. I really like C.S. Lewis as an author. I think that he does a great job with his books and not only is his first one really good, but each one has the same amount of mystery and not wanting to stop reading until you are finished. "

    - Kelsey, 2/3/2014
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    " C.S. Lewis was one of my favourite authors when growing up and I loved the Chronicles of Narnia series. Made sure i re-read the entire series every year!! "

    - Caramel12, 1/30/2014
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    " While I loved the book and the imagery it presented the religious undertones were rather annoying. "

    - James, 1/27/2014
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    " I think it is a great book full of mystery and surprise "

    - Taylor, 1/6/2014
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    " Read this to the kids at bedtime. While I owned these editions as a child (and I still do), I hadn't really spent any time with them at all. In fact, this is the only one I had read. We all enjoyed it. Lots of big themes and some scary bits. "

    - Alex, 1/5/2014
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    " I read it when I was young. Well, I tried. twice. but I just couldn't... I don't know... I didn't found a lot of interest in it. "

    - Lea, 12/28/2013
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    " This is a reread for me. I love this book - it evokes such memories and feelings of happiness. "

    - Kim, 12/17/2013
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    " Childhood <3 "

    - Lauren, 12/15/2013
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    " iThink the book && the movie are GREAT! <3 "

    - Igoogleonedirection, 12/12/2013
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    " Didn't make it through the book, I don't know what happened to make me fall out of it. But I don't remember anything that stands out. I would rather watch the movie :P "

    - Kyle, 12/7/2013
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    " Loved it! Wished he didn't talk to the readers so much but I love the characters! "

    - Luann, 9/27/2013
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    " Still book the first book in the series to me. "

    - Justin, 9/20/2013
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    " Excellent, but didn't like the religious overtones in the next books in the series. "

    - Meg, 8/18/2013
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    " Loved it as a kid, loved it as an adult! "

    - Monica, 3/9/2013
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    " Wonderful childrens book that even adults enjoy "

    - Lee, 12/29/2012
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    - Weston, 11/23/2012
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    " Good vs. evil, elements of Christianity, and fantasy are uniquely interwoven into an ageless story that should be read more than once. This may have been written for children, but it is truly a book for all ages. "

    - Donna, 10/15/2012
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    " Great read during the Easter season. "

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    " One of the greats in fantasy novels! Truely enjoyed it! "

    - Pratibha, 10/4/2011
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    " I will definitely read this one to my children. C.S. Lewis has a lovely way of putting religious principles into children's terms, using rich symbolism and simple truths. This is the first Narnia book I've read, but I'm sure I'll read more in the future. "

    - Breanna, 6/30/2011
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    " A good story, and a good recording. In fact, I think it's better read aloud. "

    - Melissa, 6/30/2011
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    " I like to show this book to the 6th graders right before Christmas break. I read the part about the white witch where she pulls up in her sleigh and questions Edmond and he stammers and she is sooo wicked sounding. The 6th graders love it. "

    - Cheryl, 6/29/2011
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    " I have reread this book at least 4 times and I get something different out of of it each time I do. Friendship/loyalty/family and all the little things that make a world tick are in there, you just need to go looking. "

    - Melanie, 6/28/2011
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    " Pretty good, but I watched the movie first which changes your opinion of books. "

    - Elyse, 6/24/2011
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    - Emily, 6/24/2011
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    " Its the best book for children .. I love it so simple so magical .... And Oh i wil read it again just for remember. "

    - Pathik, 6/23/2011

About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer 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. His major contributions to literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. Lewis 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 the Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

About the Narrator

Michael York is a successful screen and stage actor. Among his screen credits are Romeo and Juliet, Cabaret, The Three Musketeers, Logan’s Run, and Austin Powers. Stage appearances include Britain’s National Theatre and Broadway. His television work has garnered Emmy nominations and his audio recordings Grammy nominations, as well as five AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has been awarded Britain’s OBE, France’s Arts et Lettres, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.