The Way Into Narnia: A Reader's Guide

A Reader's Guide

By: Peter J. Schakel

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 July 2005

At a Glance

Paperback
214 Pages

Age
11 - 15

Grade
6 - 10

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.25

Paperback

RRP $39.99

$37.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $9.44 with

or

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

How did C. S. Lewis, a middle-aged professor with no children, write books that have become classics of childrenbs literature? What is the best order for reading the Chronicles of Narnia? "The Way Into Narnia" is the introduction to the Chronicles that readers have been waiting for. It provides valuable guidance for first-time visitors to Narnia as well as fresh insights for those who have traveled there often.

Exploring ideas from bOn Fairy-Stories, b the influential essay by Lewisbs friend J. R. R. Tolkien, the book asserts that the best way to enter Narnia is to read the Chronicles as fairy-stories. Taking a chapter for each of the Chronicles, veteran Lewis scholar Peter Schakel walks readers through the works, concluding the tour with a unique and practical section of detailed notes on each of the Chronicles.

Clearly organized and readable, "The Way Into Narnia" is nevertheless packed with information and captivating ideas.

Industry Reviews

"A perceptive and thorough reader's guide." - Publishers Weekly "In his clear book-by-book analysis of the Narnia Chronicles, Peter Schakel interprets them not as heavy-handed allegories but as sprightly fairy tales... Schakel also offers more than forty pages of immensely helpful annotations that illuminate obscure terms and historical allusions; this added blessing is itself worth the price of the book." - Ralph C Wood

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.