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Title details for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis - Wait list

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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by C. S. Lewis
Michael York
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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.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Chronicles of Narnia

  • Publisher

  • Awards

  • Release date

    May 24, 2005

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780060854461
      • File size: 125400 KB
      • Duration: 04:21:14

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.9
    • Lexile® Measure: 940
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-6

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      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. There the suspense and tension mount as Lucy meets Tumnus and Edmund the White Witch. With flawless accuracy York seems to sense the very timbre of the White Witch's horrible voice and the anguish of the kind faun, Mr. Tumnus. York knows, as well, how excited the children are at coming upon Mr. and Mrs. Beaver at the very moment the forest has become so mysterious and they need some sensible friends to help them; later still we hear the gentle power of Aslan, as well as his fury. Michael 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. P.E.F. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
    • School Library Journal

      March 1, 2001
      Gr 3-6-This classic tale celebrates its 50th anniversary with a delightful audio rendition. Actor Michael York's reading is a perfect match for this story. The narration is clear and distinct, and York's soft and soothing British accent adds the right touch. Listeners will fall under the spell of this master storyteller as they join Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan on their travels. Beginning with Chapter One when Lucy looks into the wardrobe and discovers Narnia and the faun, readers will find that this timeless story can still work the magic that C.S. Lewis intended. In this action packed tale, the four children take part in several adventures as they travel through Narnia on their quest to rid the country of the Witch and her followers. Narnia fans will want to listen to this story over and over again, and new fans will be created as they listen for the first time.-Ginny Harrell, William McGarrah Elementary School, Morrow, GA

      Copyright 2001 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2001
      Illustrated with attractive artwork in an impressionistic style, this skillful adaptation of the classic novel retains both the plot and flavor of Lewis's original story, which was first published fifty years ago. This lengthy picture book provides an introduction for children too young for the full novel--but why not wait until readers can appreciate the unabridged book on their own?

      (Copyright 2001 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.9
  • Lexile® Measure:940
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-6

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