The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Four children step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia -- a land 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. Journeys to the ends of the world, fantastic creatures, betrayals, heroic deeds, and friendships won and lost -- all come together in an unforgettable world of magic. So open the door and enter a new world. The second volume in The Chronicles of Narnia(r)...a land frozen in eternal winter...a country waiting to be set free. Clive Staples Lewis, known as Jack to his friends, was born in 1898. Lewis and his good friend J. R. R. Tolkien, the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, was part of the Inklings, an informal writers' club that met at a local pub to discuss story ideas. Lewis's fascination with fairy tales, myths, and ancient legends, coupled with inspiration drawn from his childhood, led him to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, one of the best-loved books of all time. Six further books followed to become the immensely popular Chronicles of Narnia. The Last Battle, was awarded the Carnegie Medal, one of the highest marks of excellence in children's literature. Michael York, an acclaimed actor, has appeared in such films as Romeo and Juliet Cabaret Austin Powers, as well as on the London and Broadway stages.