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GECDSB
Think Literacy Student Success Initiative |
| GENRES | ADVENTURE,
FANTASY |
REQUIRED READING ABILITY:
Junior: Average/High Intermediate Low SUMMARY: Later, Lucy again journeys to Narnia, and her youngest brother Edmund secretly follows her. Edmund, however, meets a different companion on his Narnian introduction: the seemingly beautiful Queen of Narnia, who in fact is the Evil White Witch in disguise. Edmund returns to his own world, vowing to bring his siblings to meet the beautiful queen, but when this does come to pass, he puts all of the children in jeopardy. While Edmund goes off to meet
the queen and earn his reward, Lucy and the other siblings realize something
is amiss. So begins the real adventure, as the remaining Pevenseys are
befriended by Aslan the Lion and others inhabitants of Narnia. The witch
captures Edmund and sets out to slaughter the rest of the family, trying
to fulfil a prophecy from long, long ago that will see her reign forever.
She takes on more than she bargains for, however, as Aslan and the children
are determined to rescue Edmund and destroy the witch…even if it
means losing one of their own in the process… WHO
WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK? A kid who... WHAT ELSE? Throughout the story, there are a number of depictions of cruelty, injury, and death, though none is gratuitous. Some children may be upset when Aslan is killed, but his ultimate redemption should make them feel more comfortable. Be aware that, while it stands
alone as a classic of children’s literature, the novel does have
some allegorical connections to the New Testament. The character of Aslan
was created as a metaphor for Jesus Christ, and his sacrifice and resurrection
might offend non-Christians if they are aware of this (though it is very
subtle, and many readers never make the connection at all.) RELATED LINKS:
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