Name (First Name, Last Initial)
Ethan K.
Age
11
Book Title
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Author(s)
C.S. Lewis
Genre
Fantasy
What is the setting of the book?
It starts out in England 1930s at an old Professor’s house, but comes to the magical land of Narnia. The main characters go to the professor’s house to leave London, which is being bombed.
Who is/are the main character(s)? What are they like?
The main characters are (from oldest to youngest) Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Peter is brave, Susan is wise, Edmund begins as selfish and mean, but becomes brave and wise, and Lucy is kind.
What is the conflict of the story?
The White Witch cursed Narnia to be in Winter always, but never be Christmas. The main characters find a wardrobe in the professor’s house, which is actually a passage to Narnia. They must find the true king of Narnia, Aslan the Lion, before the witch can find them. they make many friends and run into trouble on the way, but also discover nice surprises and prophecies.
What was the conclusion of the book?
Aslan sacrifices himself to save Edmund, but comes back to life. he goes with Lucy and Susan to the Witch’s castle to unfreeze creatures the witch has turned into stone. Then-with the help of the recently unfrozen army-they join Aslan’s original army and defeat the witch. The children are crowned kings and queens of Narnia. Then, years later (in Narnia time), the kings and queens are hunting, when they stumble out of the wardrobe, and time resets to when the left Earth.
While reading the book, what were your emotions?
I felt cozy when the characters were in the beavers dam. The action scenes were exciting, and it was an amazing adventure!
Do you think the book had a moral? If so, what was it?
When you are doing bad things, it might seem rewarding at first, but it has consequences. Also, sacrifice is important and it’s very brave.
Star Rating
Selected Value: 8 (0 min / 10 max)
Why did you give the book this rating?
The characters were great! Edmund’s arc was fantastic, and the action scenes were exciting. and when there was a cozy scene, I’d warm up inside.
What was your favorite/least favorite part?
I think my favorite part was when the beavers invited the main characters into their dam. It was exciting, but also cozy. My least favorite part was when they grew up. It felt like I hadn’t gotten to know their older selves enough.
Would you recommend this book to others? Why?
Yes! I also recommend book one, as it sets up this story. It’ll make you feel adventurous and cozy, and it’s great to read on a snowy day.
How much action was in the book?
Selected Value: 8 (0 min / 10 max)
How much drama was in the book?
Selected Value: 7 (0 min / 10 max)
How much humor was in the book?
Selected Value: 4 (0 min / 10 max)
How much suspense was in the book?
Selected Value: 1 (0 min / 10 max)
Book Report: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe