The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Abridged

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Abridged

By: C. S. Lewis

Narrated by: Sir Michael Hordern

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Abridged edition. The second and most widely known in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. Read by the unforgettable Sir Michael Hordern.

“This is the land of Narnia,” said the Faun, “where we are now. And you – you have come from the wild woods of the west?”
“I – I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room,” said Lucy.

Lucy steps into the Professor’s wardrobe – but steps out again into a snowy forest. She’s stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns… and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all. Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the great Lion, needs her help if the country’s creatures are ever going to be free again…

C. S. LewisSir Michael HordernHarperCollinsThe Chronicles of Narnia (Author's Preferred Order)

Action & Adventure

Animals

Animals & Nature

Classics

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Literature & Fiction

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Magic

Heartfelt

Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Classics Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Magic Heartfelt

Critic reviews

"The magic of C. S. Lewis's parallel universe never fades." The Times

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I can't remember if I first saw the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe cartoon first or read the book first as a child. However it was a firm favourite, if not my most favourite story as a child. This was back in the day before home video etc, so when your best loved cartoons or movies came on terrestrial TV, it was a real treat. I read the book multiple timed, purchased the VHS cartoon when we eventually got one and of course had to have the cassette tape story read by the legendary Michael Hordern.

I probably still have the cassette tapes somewhere! However, since the pandemic and working at home 4 days out of 5, I now listen to music and audio books to get me by. When this version of the book became available on audible I had to have it. I have listened to it multiple times now and for me it captures the very spirit of the authors work.

Michael Hordern is great at telling the story and performing the characters without varying his voice too much. He has one of those voices you could listen to for hours....and I do!

The mostly harp music by Marrisa Robles again captures the mood and emotions and sets the scenes perfectly. You've got to love the harp as an instrument.

If you're in any doubt as to whether to purchase this version of the audio book, I would highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed.