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Wizards, Wardrobes and Wookiees. Navigating Good and Evil in Harry Potter, Narnia and Star Wars
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Manufacturer: IVP Books
Author: Connie Neal
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 2007-05
Publisher: IVP Books
Label: IVP Books
Number Of Pages: 229
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Editorial Review
Luke Skywalker. Lucy Pevensie. Harry Potter. For millions of children and adults alike, these names and stories are as familiar as those of close friends and family. We read and watch their adventures over and over again. We feel their fears and betrayals. We are inspired by their courage. And perhaps we wish we could live in their worlds, fight important battles and have our chance to become heroes.
In these pages Connie Neal shows that we too in our seemingly ordinary world have a call on our life that's just as powerful, just as adventurous. While we won't run into Darth Vader or the White Witch on the street, we face villains as formidable as they. And though we don't have Obi Wan Kenobi or Dumbledore to mentor us, Wizards, Wardrobes and Wookiees reminds us of the Helper who teaches and guides as we walk through each day. By highlighting adventures from Star Wars, Narnia and Harry Potter, as well as true stories from Scripture and her own life, Neal shows us the way to victory over evil in the battles we face.
This hope-filled, encouraging book takes us into mythical worlds we love in order to help us live wisely and well in our own so that our stories, in turn, can inspire all who see and hear.
Market/Audience- Culture-watchers
- Fans of C. S. Lewis
- Fans of the author
- Fans of the Harry Potter books
Features and Benefits- Written by the bestselling author of The Gospel According to Harry Potter
- Includes insights from three beloved book and movie series
- Relates popular book and movie material to Scripture and to everyday life
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Wizards, Wardrobes, and Wookies embraces the positive aspect of uplifting popular culture stories 
2007-09-02
Author, speaker, and expert on the intersection between Christianity and popular culture Connie Neal presents Wizards, Wardrobes and Wookies: Navigating Good and Evil in Harry Potter, Narnia and Star Wars, an examination of two popular fantasy epics and one popular space opera, and what they say to Christian readers today. Harry Potter, Narnia, and Star Wars are all inspirational tales of courage and heroism, drawing the reader to imagine himself or herself in the fantastic world. Neal examines specific adventures from the three sagas, true stories from Scripture, and experiences from her own life in order to show the path toward victory - though we don't have Obi-Wan Kenobi or Dumbledore to help us, we do have a divine Everlasting Helper who is always with us. Wizards, Wardrobes, and Wookies embraces the positive aspect of uplifting popular culture stories, and how their lessons can reinforce the Christian faith, and is recommended reading especially for youth pastors seeking to better connect with their subjects through shared media.
4.5 stars 2007-07-06
***** No one will be surprised to see a book praising the merits of C.S. Lewis' beloved Narnia series to Christians. However, suggesting that Christians can and some have already found echoes of their faith and lessons in, of all things, Star Wars and Harry Potter will probably scandalize as many people as it delights. Ignore those crying "heresy" and give this book a hearing. Ms. Neal brings out a wealth of Christian insights gleaned not only from Narnia, but also from that galaxy long ago and far away and from Hogwarts. In fact, I daresay she finds more to glean from the two strictly secular series than from the conventionally Christian one. The introduction to this tome is enough to reassure parents about the merits of reading or watching such things, but reading the entire volume will enhance your enjoyment of all three sagas. *****
Do you want to find the extraordinary amongst the ordinary of your life? 
2007-06-16
As I read "Wizards, Wardrobes and Wookies", I really enjoyed how Connie contrasted all of the extraordinary events of Harry Potter (and the other wonderful fantasy stories I had enjoyed) against biblical events and our own "ordinary" lives. I was struck by the implications -- where does "ordinary" end and "extraordinary" begin? When opportunities show up in our lives do we have the courage to face our fears and "cross the threshold" and voyage out into the unknown? Connie provides a fun exploration into the world of the hero and their adventures to inspire us and to help open our eyes to the magic that can be found in our own lives. She also has some good tips on how to negotiate our way along difficult paths and how to prepare and arm ourselves for battle.
