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Category: Book
Author: C. S. Lewis
Publisher: HarperChildrensAudio
Studio: HarperChildrensAudio
Manufacturer: HarperChildrensAudio
Label: HarperChildrensAudio
Format: Bargain Price
Language: English (Published)
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5.2 x 0.7
ASIN: B000VYVS8S
Publication Date: April 1, 2004
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Product Description
Two English children undergo hair-raising adventures as they go on a search and rescue mission for the missing Prince Rilian, who is held captive in the underground kingdom of the Emerald Witch.
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 A Wild Magical Adventure December 23, 2008
This book is part of The Chronicles of Narnia and involves the children Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole who come into Narnia through the work of Aslan while being chased by bullies at their school. Aslan charges the children with finding Prince Rilian who has disappeared years earlier and gives them four signs to help them in their quest. The fourth involves doing something in the name of Aslan. At one point they find themselves the guests of giants only to later discover that their status will change from guests to items on the menu and they make a difficult escape. The book is written simply but beautifully and is full of strange creatures to beguile and endear or to give one the creeps. Fun reading.
the Empress Strikes Back?? December 14, 2008
THE SILVER CHAIR abounds with excitement, humor, and suspense. Our only returning hero this time is the reformed Eustace Clarence Scrubb from VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER. This time he brings along fellow schoolmate Jill Pole. Together, they embark upon a mission to find the son of Prince Caspian who is being held hostage by an evil enchantment, and they are aided by Puddleglum the Marshwiggle (my favorite Narnian character next to Aslan and Reepicheep). Puddleglum is something of a cross between the Scarecrow from THE WIZARD OF OZ and Eeyore from WINNIE-THE-POOH. Though resourceful and wise, he brings humor to both the best and worst situations in which our heroes find themselves.
THE SILVER CHAIR, not unlike its six companions, also abounds with Christian allegory. The chief examples would have to be the "Signs" given to Jill Pole by Aslan at the beginning of the story (which will often remind the reader of the importance of learning and memorizing Scripture), and at the end of the story blood from Aslan's paw brings...new life to a central character.
C.S. Lewis never explains to his readers whether or not the villainess in THE SILVER CHAIR, the Lady of the Green Kirtle, is a reincarnated White Witch, who made appearances also in THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, PRINCE CASPIAN, and THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW. But we are led to believe that it is either her or someone of her ilk. Of one thing we may be quite certain: she bears as much, if not much more, evil as Jadis the White Witch, and she has both subtle and very graphic displays of sinisterity.
One very unique thing about THE SILVER CHAIR is that you never know what's going to happen next. There is a surprise around every corner of this book. And because of that, it is never boring and always a pleasure to read.
Eustace improved in this journey through fascinating lands July 23, 2008
Although Eustace was quite the annoying little bugger of a character in the 3rd book (Dawn Treader), to the extent that it made that book less enjoyable, his character showed a nice improvement in this book and showed not just personal redemption but also, frankly, made the book more tolerable.
The lands CS Lewis created in this book rival the curious islands of the 3rd book, although most of the really creative lands occur near the end of the book with the gnomes from the Land of Bism in an even lower underworld than where much of the story occurs. There is a great description by the gnomes of Bism of that land and we will have to see if the movie (in a couple of years) explores that land further than the book just to have fun with cool CGI effects. Meanwhile, the mind can imagine some pretty cool lands down under.
Be sure to notice the names of the characters and how they fit their personalities - fun little touches. To give just one example, Puddleglum is appropriate - even when he's trying to be optimistic he's "glum".
The one tough part (a caution for younger readers) is that the main human characters also have nicknames and CS Lewis goes back and forth between their real and nicknames. It confused me somewhat when first reading this book some 30 years ago, and recently rereading it I had to remember to be careful here and not think there are more main characters running around.
This 4th book in the series should be read quickly after the 3rd book - definitely not before or huge amounts of the storyline will be lost. Although the "Chronicles" is not in strict chronological order, reading this 4th book without having read the 3rd will be confusing at best.
I Enjoyed It Very Much July 6, 2008
I have to admit I wasn't expecting to enjoy the read as much as I did The Magician's Nephew or The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. But honestly, I truly did enjoy the read. I had become attached to Lucy, Susan, Edmund, and Peter. But Eustace and his new friend, Jill, won me over.
I liked in the beginning how Aslan appears and sets the story, showing Jill the error of her ways. I enjoyed reading about the giants they first see and laughing about what they do. And it was quite clever of C.S. Lewis to include the lady and the knight. I guess, I wasn't quick enough to make a connection there. Then the underground people is quite neat. I was kind of scared of them, thinking they were really mean and all. But all of my quick judgements had definitely changed in the end.
I also like how some old characters from other Narnia books are brought into the story and how the connection is made. It is another book that I am glad I took the time to read. It is a nice addition to the Narnia Tales.
Thanks.
 Good characterizations June 22, 2008
I felt that The Silver Chair gave better character arcs to the "son and daughter of Adam and Eve" than some of the other Narnia books. The focus of the book seemed to be shared between the children, Eustace and Jill, as well as the quest - instead of focusing on the quest alone. Also, the Marsh-wiggle is a well drawn character and pretty unique from Lewis' other personalities in Narnia.
Like the other books in the series, this one continues to touch the surface of the adventures and explanations, but I felt it was more complete than some of the other books in the series. Perhaps I'm just getting more used to Lewis' writing style.
As always though we are taken to wonderful new places and meet interesting new characters, and visits from old friends are always met with a warm heart. Certain parts were somewhat sad, but most of it was happily addressed at the end.
Aslan is always very magnificent! And I found myself very much enjoying the adventures and the characters throughout the book!
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