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  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

  • The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 2
  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Michael York
  • Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,222 ratings)

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Michael York
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Summary

The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, have been and remain some of the most enduringly popular children’s books ever published. The best known, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translated into 29 languages!

“It’s a magic wardrobe. There’s a wood inside it, and it’s snowing! Come and see,” begged Lucy.

Lucy has stumbled upon a marvellous land of fauns and centaurs, nymphs and talking animals. But soon she discovers that it is ruled by the cruel White Witch, and can only be freed by Aslan, the great Lion, and four children…

This is the second adventure in the exciting Chronicles of Narnia.

©1950 C. S. Lewis (P)1950 HarperCollins UK
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Critic reviews

“Forget Simba. There’s a new lion in the Magic Kingdom… Long before J.K. Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter, Lewis was busy with his seven book series.”
E! Online

“Like the ‘Rings’ cycle… the seven Narnia books have a long and loyal following.”
The Herald (U.K.)

“Narnia offers huge scope for a profitable film franchise… fantasy is currently the toast of Hollywood.”
The Guardian (U.K.)

“…a big, live action movie franchise to help spark new merchandising lines and theme-park attractions.”
Los Angeles Times

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It was a very good book and I will look forward to listening to the others.
I recommend this book.

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As fresh as the day Lewis wrote it

I grew up with my dad reading Narnia to me, then reading it myself. Now I'm sharing it with my own son.

Lewis wrote his allegorical series decades before I was born get the tales are timeless, the characters engaging and his message timely.

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Left wanting more!

What a classic from C S Lewis! Leaves you wanting more adventures from Narnia. Will be perusing his other works indefinitely!

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A charming tale.

A trip back to childhood through this charming and symbolic tale. delivered beautifully and worth a listen even by adults.

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When they became kings and queens

(Like) when they found out they could go through the wardrobe.
(Dislike) when it seems like Aslan is dead!

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A wonderful re-telling of an old classic

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His voice is wonderful.

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My children wouldn't have read this book (too old-fashioned), but I wanted them to be familiar with the story and the author, so I bought the Audiobook instead. They really enjoyed listening to it (they are 11, 9 and 7) and it prompted some good discussions in the car.

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forever excellent

Great story and even as an adult enjoyed it making me fall into my inner child. I have seen the film and they are both magical

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Amazing story book I love it it is so good

The story book was so good I could listen to it over and over again

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wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

this is a lovely, British reading of the story. Michael bond uses fabulous accents (irish for Mr tumnus) to tell this story, without being over the top.

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Revisiting a book after a long time.

A book much loved years ago, like good wine, has magically improved with its age.

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