BOOK REVIEW: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

 

This is chronologically the second book in the Chronicles of Narnia, though it was actually the first one published. It follows four English children who are evacuated to the country during World War II and find a magical wardrobe that transports them into another world. In this world they find themselves among talking animals and mythical creatures, and caught up in a battle to save the land from an evil witch. It is an enchanting romp through a world of imagination that, along with centaurs, mermaids, and the spirits of trees, has underlying Christian connotations. Written by a man many hail has one of the greatest Christian apologists of the 20^th century, it successfully blends religious symbolism and esoteric paganism to create a story that can be enjoyed by both young and old. A great addition to any library.