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Author: Paul F. Ford $5.72 |
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Editorial Review:
For readers of all ages, a peerless guide to the magic of Narnia that will provide endless hours of fascinating exploration.
Companion to Narnia is an adventurer's passport to the enchanting world of C. S. Lewis's beloved classic series The Chronicles of Narnia. From Asia, the Great Lion of Narnia, to Zardeenah, the mysterious Lady of the Night, this comprehensive work contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged and indexed entries covering all the characters, events, places, and themes that Lewis magically wove into his fictional world. Bringing the reader a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Chronicles, Ford illuminates the philosophical, spiritual, and psychological significance behind each story, while explaining the symbolic and thematic threads that unify the series.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
A Must-Have: 
This reference is a must for any Narnia fan. Although it is done 'dictionary style', I read straight through it, picking up bits of information I never knew & finding connections between & new symbolism in characters, places, & things from all the books. Especially worth a read are entries on broader topics like sexism, the roles of adults vs. children, & the influence of Plato.
I didn't like this book at all.: 
I resold this book immediately, without even browsing all the way through it! I thought it would be a fun book to help me re-enter the Chronicles of Narnia world, but there aren't any short summaries of the books and their meaning. There are many long references to obscure characters. Without remembering which are the most important characters in which books, it's hard to look anything up.
The Narnia Book's Page Numbers ...:
corpus-callosum's [Amazon.com] review mentions "At the end of the articles, Ford has placed in parentheses an abbreviated reference to the specific book and page number that coincides with the topic being discussed. "There are two numbers separated by a comma- the first is the tradepaperback/hardback HaperCollins or Harper Trophy page number, the second (after the comma) is for the Harper Trophy rack sized (mass market) paperback editions.
Examples from the Companion book listings to check pagination...
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Not Kid-Friendly:
Although the description said for readers ages 4 - 8, there is no way this book is readable to any but the brightest 8 year olds. The book is probably great, but I was mislead by the description. (The rating of "1 star" was for these young readers, not for older kids or adults.)
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