The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Hardcover

Lewis, C.S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007162928 ISBN 13: 9780007162925

Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

This stunningly beautiful picture book brings the magic and enchantment of C. S. Lewis's classic tale of Narnia to a younger audience. With the story retold by well-known children's writer Hiawyn Oram, and superbly illustrated by renowned artist Tudor Humphries, this is a book destined to be loved and treasured by children and adults alike.C. S. Lewis's thrilling tale of how four children enter the snow-covered land of Narnia and, with the help of a host of talking animals, walking trees, giants, dwarfs and centaurs, rescue it from the spell of the evil White Witch, is a classic of children's literature. Here the story is retold for younger readers with charm and wit, bringing all the enchantment and excitement of the original spell-binding tale to a new audience.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A picture book retelling of C. S. Lewis's classic story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, for the youngest fans! Introduce them to the magic of Narnia with this picture book featuring illustrations by Tudor Humphries.

Now younger children can share the magical experience, entering into a world of enchantment that will forever lure them back. Four adventurous siblings step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter—but never Christmas—cursed by the power of the White Witch. Only Aslan, the Great Lion, can reverse her wicked spell.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe can also be read as a novel. It is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years.

About the Author:

Hiawyn Oram is a highly respected, award-winning children's author. With over 60 books publsihed to date, she has also worked on children's television series and musicals.Tudor Humphries' unique talent of combining landscape and wildlife painting with children's illustration made him the natural choice to illustrate `The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' picture book. His lyrical style of artwork brings the landscape of Narnia hauntingly to life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0007162928
• ISBN 13: 9780007162925
• Binding: Hardcover