The Chronicles of Narnia: Never has the magic been so real

Pros: The complete story of a magical world | Pleasure to read for young and old.

Cons: Language is a little dated

The Bottom Line: These books are an excellent read for young and old, and a great introduction to the fantasy genre, so what are you waiting for go and buy them now.

Review: I've been steadily working my way through my favourite childhood reading material, and just realised that my thirteen year-old son has laid claim to my copies of the books that make up The Chronicles of Narnia, which is a set of books that was bought for ...

Pros: True to the book storyline, excellent acting, good overall production

Cons: May be a bit too intense for younger children

The Bottom Line: I recommend this because it is captivating and you just want to listen to it again and again and that is the mark of an above average audio presentation

Review: Well, I have been a fairly hardcore Narnia fan all my life and I have to say that these audio dramas are excellent. Before every story, you will listen to a short prologue by Douglas Gresham (C.S. Lewis's step-son) as he comments on the thoughts ...

Pros: Contains the entire series in one book.

Cons: Published in chronological order, not in order of publication.

The Bottom Line:

Where else can you find an entire fantasy series that is so well-loved in ONE VOLUME?  King and Rowling couldn't do it, that's for sure.

Review: When I started the 4th grade, several things happened. I changed my name to Dennis (long story), started a new school, Parkway Elementary, and this was the year my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Teigland, read aloud to the class THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. I ...