
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Author: C. S. LewisPublisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: January 2, 2008
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
9780064404990
Explore a magical world of wonders with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Developed by award-winning author C.S. Lewis, it is the second book in his esteemed Chronicles of Narnia series. This captivating standalone read will take you on an adventure into a land of eternal winter where four siblings encounter magical creatures as they fight to liberate the kingdom from the White Witch's powerful grasp.
Featuring brave protagonists Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie who courageously venture through a wardrobe door into the land of Narnia, this incredible tale offers all readers - no matter their age - an exhilarating escape into a mythical realm teeming with unforgettable characters and themes that speak to us all today. With poignant moments that demonstrate the power of hope and redemption, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is sure to tug at your heartstrings while sustaining your imagination throughout every page turn.
Editorial Reviews
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is, in turn, beautiful, frightening, wise." -- The New York Times
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers 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 Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He 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 Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.