The Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia, a seven-book series By C. S. Lewis, is certainly one of the most famous classic English children’s books. It is extremely well known! Perhaps the most recognized title in the series is “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” which makes perfect sense, as this title is a remarkable story, filled with adventure and excitement. The entire series from beginning to end is breathtaking. You become best friends with the characters and go on hair-raising adventures. The story opens with the main characters: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, having been sent away from London because of the war, to an old professor’s home. They become overtaken by something that is common among children: curiosity. While exploring the large house, they come across an old wardrobe, nothing too special, but Lucy, the youngest child, believes it is special, and opens the door and enters another world. She meets Mr. Tumnus, almost gets kidnapped, and learns about the White Witch. The next day, Edmund follows her into the wardrobe and gets rather lost. Then he runs into the White Witch. Several unexpected events follow drawing Edmund into deeper danger. The siblings enter Narnia together and end up eating dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, and learn about the famed Aslan. And Edmund sneaks off to find the Witch, for after eating the Turkish Delight given to him last time, he can’t keep it out of his mind. This is a monstrous mistake, and the children become caught up in a great conflict, which is led by Aslan himself. The world of Narnia is strange and mysterious, and surely it will hold adventure, not only this time, but every time after. I have found that this book is most certainly: “timeless” and most Christian readers, should be able to spot the very prominent parallel to the death and resurrection of Jesus. I love this book, and it certainly deserves much more praise.