The Last Battle (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 7)

A beautiful paperback edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by three time Caldecott-winning illustrator, David Wiesner, and black-and-white illustrations by the series' original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia.The Last Battle is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician's Nephew, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia. For the first time, an edition of Lewis's classic fantasy fiction packaged specifically for adults. Complementing the look of the author's non-fiction books, and anticipating the forthcoming Narnia feature films, this edition contains an exclusive "P.S." section about the history of the book, plus a round-up of the first six titles. The last days of Narnia, and all hope seems lost as lies and treachery interweave to threaten the destruction of everything. As the battle lines are drawn, old friends are summoned back to Narnia, though none can predict the outcome in this magnificent ending to the famous series. On 9 December 2005, Andrew (Shrek) Adamson's live-action film adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be released by Disney, and it is already being hailed as the biggest film franchise of all time, guaranteed to appeal to adults and children across the globe. The second film is already in development. Sporting breathtaking new photographic covers, these new adult editions of the seven Chronicles of Narnia now give everyone an opportunity to experience the adventures in their original form. Re-live your childhood fantasies or discover for the first time what everyone will be talking about by Christmas and savour some of the best-loved stories ever written.

a Powerful Script And Stellar Cast Mark This Final Installment In The Acclaimed Radio Theatre Adaptation Of C. S. Lewis's Most Famous Work. What Begins As A Self-serving Scheme By An Evil Ape Quickly Turns Deadly, As The Fierce Calormenes Invade Narnia And Claim That Their God, Tash, And The Great Lion Aslan Are One And The Same. Young King Tirian And His Comrades Must Fight For The Survival Of Narnia. the Last Battle, Though The Conclusion Of The Series, Is Also A Beginning--with A Timeless Message That Listeners Will Treasure.

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gr 6-8-with Eustace And Jill At His Side, The King, The Noble Unicorn Jewel, And A Few Remaining Loyal Subjects Must Stand Fast Against The Powers Of Evil And Darkness And Fight The Last Battle To Decide The Future Of This Once Glorious Kingdom.

When evil comes to Narnia, Jill and Eustace help fight the great last battle and Aslan leads his people to a glorious new paradise. Narnia...where dwarfs are loyal and tough and strong--or are they...where you must say goodbye...and where the adventure begins again. The Unicorn says that humans are brought to Narnia when Narnia is stirred and upset. And Narnia is in trouble now: A false Aslan roams the land. Narnia's only hope is that Eustace and Jill, old friends to Narnia, will be able to find the true Aslan and restore peace to the land. Their task is a difficult one because, as the Centaur says,'The stars never lie, but Men and Beasts do.'Who is the real Aslan and who is the imposter? 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 IN THE LAST DAYS OF NARNIA, FAR UP to the west beyond Lantern Waste and close beside the great waterfall, there lived an Ape.