| The Chronicles of Narnia Full-Color Gift Edition Box Set | 
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Sales Rank: 320274
Category: Book
Author: C. S. Lewis
Publisher: HarperCollins
Studio: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Label: HarperCollins
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 8.9 x 1.6
ISBN: 0060845287
EAN: 9780060845285
ASIN: 0060845287
Publication Date: November 1, 2005
Release Date: October 25, 2005
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Product Description
Contains paper-over-board gift editions of The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe and The Magician?s Nephew in a box set with full-color classic Pauline Baynes art.
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Narnia: a world of wonder! December 4, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
"Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis
Author C. S. Lewis has written a series enchanting for adults and children alike. We follow the adventures of children as they enter into the amazing world of Narnia. Narnia is inhabited by animals that can talk, and an amazing assortment of mythological creatures that delight and fascinate.
At the center of all of these dramas, the conflict between good and evil, doubt and faith, despair and hope predominates. After entering into the wonderous new realm, the children assume a new identity. They learn that in Narnia, they are regarded by all the creatures of Narnia as the Sons of Adam, and the Daughters of Eve.
From the first, the children enter into the new identity cautiously, struggling with the impulse to run away from all troubles and leave the Narnian creatures to their own fate. However, as the story progresses, the Narnians enchant them with their loving nature, and soon the struggles of the Narnian creatures become the passion of the children.
Through the progression of the stories, a wondrous sense of purpose is awakened in the hearts of the children. They no longer feel outside of life, nor do they feel that adults are responsible for everything. Each child takes up a weapon in Narnia, a weapon suitable to their individual nature.
With each new adventure, the children learn that evil is seldom far, and that courage must always be embraced in the fight to assure the outcome of the good, in these adventures in the forests, on the plains, upon the sea, and in the mountains of marvelous Narnia.
C. S. Lewis has written a series of tales that can be compared to the books of J.R.R. Tolkien. Both authors address the issue of the unawakened self as it assumes a vital role, as it begins to engage in life. Both authors demonstrate a simple fact, a fact that can be found in even the simplest folk tales of "Uncle Remus" who tells us: "No sir, you just cain't run from trouble!"
Generations of children and adults are indebted to C. S. Lewis for his stories, and they have warmed many a heart, and coaxed us through the periods of tedium that arise from time to time. These books renew our awareness of purpose, and inspire us with the idea that there is more to Life than meets the eye. There is wonder, adventure, and new purpose with every book.
Very much recommended. Absolutely Five Stars.
 The Magician's Nephew is book 6 of a set I am reading August 5, 2006
I have not known these books until now and I am almost 60. I do enjoy this type like the Harry Potter also. I am wondering why the book I have that was printed in 1970 states it is Book 6. The order on the back cover is in order as follows: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe/ Prince Caspian/ The Voyage of the Dawn Treader/ The Silver Chair/ The orse and His boy/ The Magician's Nephew/ The Last Battle/////
Just wondering what the true order is supposed to be??? At any rate I am enjoying them.
Great primer...waiting for rest in set March 9, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
LOved it the moment I saw it; however, can not find the rest of these lovely stories in the same type of hardcovers. Does anyone know if they are coming out soon?> Seriously...
Two books not full set February 22, 2006
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I did not realize I was ordering only the first two books in the Narnia series. I found the set attractive and used the same illustrations etc. as the original. But when I got the set, I thought I was getting the full set of all the volumns, not just the first two.
Bill
Lovely set of books! February 21, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My grandson had just seen "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" and he was thrilled with these books. I plan on buying more additions!
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