Prince Caspian (The Chronicles of Narnia)

From School Library Journal Grade 4-8-Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensey, the heroes and heroines from The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, return in this fourth installment of C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series. The four children are transported from an English train station to an island in the world of Narnia. Though Narnia has been at peace since the children left, it is now under the control of Wicked King Mirax. The youngsters, along with Aslan the great lion, must help young Prince Caspian restore Narnia's glorious past. This full-cast dramatization adheres closely to the book's text. Actor Paul Scofield is the "storyteller," and other British actors read the character parts. The production features sound effects and background music, and is a more complete version of the story than the BBC audio production (Bantam Doubleday, 1998). Children familiar with the series will enjoy this impressive production. Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review "The magic of C.S. Lewis's parallel universe never fades." The Times Modified Date : 31 Dec 99 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 Clive Staples 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 land where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy return to Narnia when called upon by Prince Caspian, Narnia's rightful heir. Gone are the days of freedom and harmony: Narnia is divided by civil war. With the help of Aslan the lion and Prince Caspian, the children restore Narnia to its former state of peace. The days of peace an freedom have left Narnia. Civil War is dividing the Kingdom and final destruction is at hand. Prince Caspian summons Peter, Susan, Lucy and Edmund to help save Narnia and free its persecuted animals, dwarfs andspirits ONCE THERE WERE FOUR CHILDREN whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, and it has been told in another book called The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe how they had a remarkable adventure. Caspian's father is dead, and Narnia is ruled by his wicked uncle Miraz. Hearing tales of the old Narnia and of Talking Beasts from his tutor, a dwarf, Caspian escapes from the palace to find it In his effort to bring peace to troubled Narnia, Prince Caspian blows his magic horn to summons Peter, Susan, Lucy and Edmond to help him with this difficult task. Four children help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil. Sequel to "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."