Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 4)

Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full color ebook device, and in rich black and white on all other devices.Narnia . . . where animals talk . . . where trees walk . . . where a battle is about to begin.A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.Prince Caspian is the fourth book in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over fifty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to see more of Lucy and Edmund’s adventures, read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.From School Library JournalGrade 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, WACopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review"The magic of C.S. Lewis's parallel universe never fades." The Times

narnia. . .the Land Between The Lamp-post And The Castle Of Cair Paravel, Where Animals Talk, Where Magical Things Happen. . .and Where The Adventure Begins.

Peter, Susan, Edmund, And Lucy Are Returning To Boarding School When They Are Summoned From The Dreary Train Station (by Susan's Own Magic Horn) To Return To The Land Of Narnia--the Land Where They Had Ruled As Kings And Queens And Where Their Help Is Desperately Needed.

Troubled Times Have Come To Narnia As It Is Gripped By Civil War. Prince Caspian Is Forced To Blow The Great Horn Of Narnia, Summoning The Help Of Past Heroes Peter, Susan, Edmund, And Lucy. Now They Must Overthrow Caspian's Uncle, King Miraz, To Restore Peace To Narnia.

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gr 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 Cahners Business Information.

The critics have been effusive in their praise for Richard Bausch's Good Evening Mr. and Mrs. America and All the Ships at Sea.His hardover sales have also never been higher. Taking its title from Walter Winchell's famous radio salutation, Good Evening Mr. and Mrs. America opens in Washington, DC, in 1964, just after the Kennedy assassination, telling the story of Walter Marshall, an idealistic 19-year-old who lives with his widowed mother and studies to be a journalist like his hero, Edward R. Murrow. In this coming-of-age novel in the truest sense of the phrase, young Marshall fumbles toward manhood in a nation that is itself in the midst of cataclysmic change.With the same elegance and precision that has distinguished his other novels, Richard Bausch has evoked a sense of time and place in a different America and brings the last 30 years of history profoundly and vividly to life. The critics have been effusive in their praise for Richard Bausch's Good Evening Mr. and Mrs. America and All the Ships at Sea .His hardover sales have also never been higher. Taking its title from Walter Winchell's famous radio salutation, Good Evening Mr. and Mrs. America opens in Washington, DC, in 1964, just after the Kennedy assassination, telling the story of Walter Marshall, an idealistic 19-year-old who lives with his widowed mother and studies to be a journalist like his hero, Edward R. Murrow. In this coming-of-age novel in the truest sense of the phrase, young Marshall fumbles toward manhood in a nation that is itself in the midst of cataclysmic change. With the same elegance and precision that has distinguished his other novels, Richard Bausch has evoked a sense of time and place in a different America and brings the last 30 years of history profoundly and vividly to life. Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color ebook device and in rich black and white on all other devices.Narnia... where animals talk... where trees walk... where a battle is about to begin.A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.Prince Caspian is the fourth book in C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to see more of Lucy and Edmund's adventures, read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia. 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 The books narrate the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of Narnia, a fictional world of magic, mythical beasts, and talking animals. The protagonists are all children from the real world, magically transported to Narnia, where many are called upon by the lion Aslan to protect Narnia from evil and restore the throne to its rightful line. Lewis's exploration of themes (not usually present in children's literature) include religion, race, and gender Four children help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil. A prince fights for his crown Narnia ... where animals talk ... where trees walk ... where a battle is about to begin. A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world A witty coming-of-age story featuring Walter Marshall of Washington, a 19-year-old idealist, politically naive and sexually pure, born into an America which is quite the opposite. The time is the 1960s 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. The other students still enrolled in the D'Allessandro School for Broadcasting in the fall of 1964 had heavy responsibilities and worries, and were making sacrifices to come to school. 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." 223 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.870 Lexile.; 870 Lexile.; 870L Lexile; 870 Lexile.; 870 Lexile.; 870L Lexile "Four children help Prince Caspian and his army of talking beasts to free Narnia from evil."--Title page verso The four Pevensies help Caspian battle Miraz and ascend his rightful throne. 238 p. : ill., map ; 18 cm.Ages 8 and up.; Ages 8 and up.; 870L Lexile Title from PDF title page (viewed on June 5, 2008).