Ages 8+1-min guideFantasyAdventureClassic
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by C.S. Lewis
Good fitA great fit for most kids 8 and up, and a lovely read-aloud from 6. A classic adventure with a battle and one sad, powerful scene, softened by a joyful ending.
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What it’s about
Four siblings sent to the countryside during the war find a wardrobe that leads to Narnia, frozen in winter by the White Witch. They join the great lion Aslan to set it free.
The ending
What might come up
ViolenceSomeA battle, and Aslan is killed on the Stone Table.
Death and lossSomeAslan dies and returns.
Scary momentsSomeThe White Witch and her creatures.
Faith themesA littleMany readers see Christian symbolism.
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
A secret door to another world, talking animals and kids who become kings and queens.
Free printable quiz
- 1How do the children get to Narnia?
- 2Which sibling goes first?
- 3What does the White Witch give Edmund?
- 4Who is Aslan?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
