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Summary: Narnia is a timeless classic with so many different meanings
Review: I was first introduced into The Chronicals of Narnia when I was in the 5th grade by my teacher Mrs. Jennings..when she read the book to us The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. The Chronicals of Narnia were written by C.S.Lewis who wrote over 60 books and essays in his lifetime, most of which were of the more adult/religious nature. The Chronicals of Narnia can be read as a wonderful fantasy, or you can look for the religious tones that are present, but not obtrusive. The Chronicals of Narnia are a series of books ..where children from the mundane world can cross over into Narnia..and become one with the animals..the fauns..the nymphs...dryads..the giants and the dwarfs (just to name a few). In the adventures of the mortal children in this world.. they grow to a more mature being inside...where you can pick out the character in the beginning of the book...and say..."oh no! not one of THOSE children"...and by the end of the book..see how the adventure changed that child for the better. This is a truely magical series of 7 seven books...and although I may not have done a good job convincing you here to at least give it a try...Pick up the first one...The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe....and try it..even if you just have to go to the bookstore and stand there for a few minutes to read the first chapter...I guarantee that if you are a child at heart...you'll end up liking it...and picking up the rest of the series. (guess you could tell this is my favorite series eh?)
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Summary: A Great Series -- Caution About the Order
Review: What more can be said? These books are great. I started my kids with "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe," and encourage others to start there as well. But some of the other reviews on the "deception of order" are a bit overwrought. None other than C.S. Lewis himself endorsed (somewhat ambivalently, in the quotations I've seen) the chronological approach adopted by the publisher in the boxed set. If you want to learn more about why starting with "The Lion" and finishing with the Magician's Nephew and the Last Battle may be better, and about what C.S. Lewis had to say, look for Peter J. Schakel's article on the web. (Search Yahoo! for Schakel and Narnia and you'll find it.) If you don't care, just dive right into these books. You won't regret it.
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Summary: You can find a lot of fun on the way to Narnia!
Review: I always find something wonderful everytime I read a book of Chronicles of Narnia. One day, it's sound of falling snow where Mr. Tumnus led Lucy to his house, and the other day, full of colors of blue ocean which a picture on the wall turns into, and so on. Not only children but also grown-ups can easily travel in the world of Narnia, because there are a lot of skillful guides who have been showing a lot of dreamer around. Try it!
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Summary: The Classic for Everyone! Belongs on every book shelf!
Review: I read this series when I was a young kid, & now I am reading it again when I am almost 30. There is a beauty in the writing which is hard for me to express in words- you have to read it to find out. Even though this series is categorized as being for the 12 year old reader, I believe that is only because that is when the average child will be able to understand and appreciate it. In my opinion, this series is meant for anyone who can read and understand it regardless of age. It is a gem of a book and reveals the meaning of life without being pendantic and hard to understand. The only other fantasy/science-fiction books I would put in its class for quality and wonderful prose are The Amber Chronicles by Roger Zelazny, The Hyperion series by Dan Simmons, The Elric Saga by Michael Moorcock, Magician by Raymond Fiest, The Farthest Shore by Ursula Leguine, Dune by Frank Herbert, & finally The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien.
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Summary: Worthy of the highest praise...
Review: There are few books that merit multiple readings, but these seven certainly do. In writing this for a relative, C.S. Lewis gave the world an entirely new, refreshing series that remains new and refreshing years later. Although publishers often change the order of the books (a practice I wholly disapprove of), reading them in the order written (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, The Magician's Nephew, The Horse and His Boy, The Last Battle) is generally a more enjoyable experience. Chronological order is the last thing the reader needs in such an imaginative series as this. While I do enjoy some books more than others, I still believe that The Narnia Chronicles live up among the best fantasy novels of the day.
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Summary: If my children could own only 7 books...
Review: These books are among the very few that a child simply MUST read (or have read to him/her). Rich, engrossing, "wonder"-full. The books work on many levels, incorporating and revealing the philosophy and theology of the brilliant C.S. Lewis. Yet readers who care nothing for theology will find plenty to enjoy in the characters and story. As a child I read and reread these stories; read them again in college; again as a young adult; now I read them to my children. Pure magic. A must for every library.
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Summary: Great books!
Review: I started reading the series in 7th grade.The 1st book took me 2 days.These are short books,but their filled with wonderful stories and a great plot.The entire series should take you about 3 weeks.Great series!
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Summary: The Loin, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Review: Have you ever wondered what might be beyond an ordinary wardrobe? In the book, The Lion ,the Witch, and the Wardrobe, four children,named Peter Susan, Edmund, and Lucymove into an old professors house for the summer. One day they decide to play a game of hide and go seek and Lucy hides in the wardrobe. Having no idea that it is magic, Lucy just climb into the wardrobe. Lucy soon finds herself in a winter wonderland.In this place called, Narnia, Lucy meets a faun named Mr. Tumnus. Lucy is told that the White Witch wants to capture humans and turn them into stone. Later Lucy returns into the real world. She tells everyone about her adventures in Narnia but everyone thinks she is kidding. Soon everyone finds out Narnia. They meet a beaver and then the beaver tells them the White Witch has caught Mr. Tumnus. They have to meet a lion named Aslan to set him free. Later they meet him and they make a plan to kill the queen. They go to the queens's castle and kill the queen's army. Ladies and gentlemen, I invite and encourage you to read the book The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.
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Summary: The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set
Review: This series of books has been a favorite of mine since 1973 when I first read them. They are imaginative and fun to read whether you are 9 or 90. The story begins at creation and ends with the last battle. The order in which C.S.Lewis wrote the books is (as a previous reviewer noted): 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, and The Last Battle. However the chronological order for the stories is: The Magicians Nephew (1955), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950), The Horse and his Boy (1954), Prince Caspian (1951), The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952), The Silver Chair (1953), and the Last Battle (1956). In her work The Lion of Judah in Never -Never Land (1973), Kathryn Lindskoog points out that this was the order in which the were meant to be read (Published by Eerdmans, noted on pg.26). I recommend this series of books highly and I have not yet tired of reading them since 1973..
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Summary: One of the Greatest Series Ever Written
Review: The Chronicles of Narnia is one of the greatest series ever written. When I first picked up "The Magician's Nephew", I thought that the series would be a bore and just bad. Boy how I was wrong. "The Magician's Nephew" was a great introductory to this great series. All of the books were carefully thought out and came out a true masterpiece. I beleive that the new order which C.S. Lewis wanted the books to published in after he died was a great order. I just think that some fans did not like this becasue it was in chronological order. Everybody is different so you may read them however you please. The series will always have it's same beauty in any order. I feel that the most powerful and most enjoyful book of the series is "The Last Battle." The original when first published did not include this. Therefore you are very lucky to be able to enjoy this fabulous addition. So, that's basically it. The Chronicles of Narnia is one of the greatest series ever written. Whether you are an old Narnian or a brand new fan, you will definitley enjoy this series of beautiful novels. When reading the series be sure not skip one book as they are all so good. Buy this series and enjoy. HAPPY READING!
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