Pocket Companion to Narnia: A Guide to the Magical World of C.S. Lewis

By Paul F. Ford

Book Overview

The pocket guide is an adventurer's passport to the land of Narnia. From Aslan, the great lion, to Zardeenah, the mysterious lady of the night, this comprehensive and accessible companion contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries covering all the characters, events, places, and themes that Lewis magically wove into his timeless and magical world. This little book will be perfect for the millions of kids and parents who already love the Narnia books and want to go deeper into that world, as well as for those newly drawn to the story by the Narnia movie. The Pocket Companion is a perfect gift book, a natural movie tie-in, and will continue to help readers and fans get closer to the magical world of Narnia for years to come.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060791284
• ISBN13: 9780060791285
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.1" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Pocket Guide to Narnia

I have to say that sometimes I wonder about the authors who devote their lives to writing books about other people's fantasy novels-why not write your own epic? That aside, if you want to read a short biography of any of C S Lewis' diverse Narnian characters or creatures, or read up on Lewis' view of a certain spiritual, ethical, or literary ideal, this little book is the one to turn to. Every facet of Lewis' fantasy world, from Aslan and the Pevensies themselves all the way down to mundanely obscure characters mentioned only once are described in concise yet almost scholarly detail in this title. Also profiled are the history and culture of Narnia and the surrounding kingdoms, the symbolisms used by Lewis, and maps, chronology, and black-and-white drawings of important charcters and events. In short, this is an excellent pocket-sized guide to the products of the great imagination of C S Lewis.