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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Michael York
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Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second 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. This is a stand-alone listen, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, follow up with The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Don't miss any of the books in C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia series.©1950, 1978 C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd (P)2000 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
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If you've only seen the movie, you haven't really experienced the full power of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.

Four siblings enter a wardrobe and find themselves in Narnia, a magical, but dark wintry land ruled by the evil White Witch. In many ways darker and deeper than the Harry Potter series, the story takes on a life of its own in the reverential and spirited voice of Michael York. The beauty of the story owes much to the real world background of England during World War II. The four young heroes and Aslan the lion are lovingly created and detailed, and audio brings them to brighter life in one's imagination than any movie or visual recording can.

Michael York's reading of this treasure is as enchanting as the story. His British accent is fitting, all intonations are perfect, and he adds just the right amount of drama in all the right places. Have your family gather around your favorite speakers for this one, or save it for yourself -- a perfect antidote to a rainy day.

Critic reviews

"The only thing better than exploring Narnia with your children is having Michael York do it with you. With his precise, but lively, British accent, he eases listeners into the mysterious world hidden behind the wardrobe." (AudioFile)

"This classic tale celebrates its 50th anniversary with a delightful audio rendition. Actor Michael York's reading is a perfect match for this story." (School Library Journal)

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Connections!

It was a amazing book; I loved it. It was so interesting and I loved the connections he made.

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Classic, Love the Narnia Series!

Chronicles of Narnia is not just for children. I've read and re-read this series many times.

Hearing The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe performed by Michael York was excellent, loved every minute of it!

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Timeless story, great performance

Michael York is a treat to listen to on this reading! His choice of accents, pitch of voice - everything combines to bring the story to life. Highly recommended for adults and children alike.

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fascinating

I read this book as a child & it is still fascinating to me today as I enjoy it as an adult.

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love it

What did you love best about The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?

i love it i read it 2 time and will read agian

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?

when aslan reserects

Which scene was your favorite?

when all of the childern enter narnia

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

whenn they try to save mr.tumnus

Any additional comments?

i think you should read it

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Great listen! Perfect for reading along...

This has been one of my favorite book since I was a child. I've read it multiple times and it never gets old. Listening to it on Audible is perfect! I listen to it as I work on chores or run errands, and as I go to sleep. Because it is a familiar story I don't feel like I miss to much of anything whenever it accidentally keeps playing after I'm asleep. The story is great... but at first I was a little unsure about the narrator, I am very picky about narrators, but I actually really loved the narration by Michael York! It was awesome.

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Great Oration

Absolutely loved listening to it. I was amazed at the narrator's ability to change voices so easily and make the character appear in your mind as I think the author imagined. An absolute best on my list.

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An old favourite revisited

Would you consider the audio edition of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to be better than the print version?

I can't value audiobooks above print ones...it just doesn't seem right...but I love my commute now that I have them. We read all the Narnia books to our kids when they were young and this is a really pleasant rememberance.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?

The first Turkish Delight scene is always great.

Have you listened to any of Michael York’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first time I've listened to a book read by Michael York but I will definitely look for him again. He brings great life to this wonderful story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

All in one sitting? No, thank you. I like to enjoy my books in slowly, over days; it gives one time to think about what's just happened.

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Loved it!

Such a wonderfully, rich story. Michael York did a great job! Completely worth your time and money.

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