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Editorial Review

Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil -- what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, written in 1949 by C. S. Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia.

For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a world where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations.

This edition presents all seven books -- unabridged -- in one impressive volume. The books are presented here according to Lewis's preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. This edition also contains C. S. Lewis's essay "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," in which he explains precisely how the magic of Narnia and the realm of fantasy appeal not only to children but to discerning readers of all ages. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to all readers, even fifty years after the books were first published.

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Customer Reviews

AWSOME!!

2008-07-10
These books are great and to have them all in one is even better. It starts off great and ends even better each chapter is better than the last!

Awesome!!!

2008-06-19
I love the book! It was recommended through a christian ministry, and I never thought that I would enjoy the fairytale! I highly recommend it for children young and old!

Great read

2008-04-05
It is a full hard covered book. The total unabridged version. A great read for a parent to read with their child. Worked great for parents as reading partners.

Great Movie

2008-01-25
This is a great family movie. I love the way it parallels to the story of Jesus and how he paid the ultimate price for our sins!

Chronicles of Narnia

2007-11-23
This is a nicely packaged hard cover edition of the classic series by CS Lewis. A great read for children and adults alike.

A Classic loved by all!

2007-10-10

Most Excellent

2007-10-10
I purchased this volume in order to create a permanent place in my library with an economy of space. I have long loved these stories by C.S. Lewis, have given them as gifts and or simply considered them as a part of my life. After the recent movie was released and stirred the flames of my interest, I wanted something available to read as well as to keep. This volume is excellent on all counts. The type face and construct of the book are surperb for the price. I rate it a 5 star keeper!

Narnia!

2007-04-03
The Narnia book is a very adventures book. My favorite part was the war against the White Witch. My favorite character is Edmund because he is my age. Most of the story takes place in the Narnia woods. I like how a very long time in Narnia doesn't take any time in the real world. The main characters are Peter, Edmund, Susan, Lucy, and Aslan. The book is fantasy because the children go to a magic world.

Great for any age...

2007-03-02
I loved the entire series. If you get this book for your child, it's a good oppritunity to bring out the christain aspects of the story. (There are lots of books out there to help you with this!) It was an enjoyable read and I loved how the last book ended. It was perfect!

A Classic

2007-01-31
Can anyone actually say something negative about this C.S. Lewis classic? A great story for both children and adults as only Lewis can tell it.