The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by C.S. Lewis · HarperCollins · 1950
Four siblings step through a wardrobe into Narnia, where a great Lion gives his life to redeem a traitor and breaks the winter of a false queen.
- Age range
- Ages 8–12
- Category
- Fantasy
- ISBN
- 978-100000000
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Heads up: magic feature prominently in this book.
Parent notes
The magic here is clearly allegorical rather than occult — Aslan represents Christ and the White Witch's power is portrayed as counterfeit and cursed. Edmund's betrayal and Aslan's death at the Stone Table are emotionally heavy for sensitive readers.
Discussion questions
- 1What did The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe show you about how God made people?
- 2Which character acted most like Jesus, and how?
- 3Was there a moment where someone made a wrong choice? What would have been better?
- 4What in this story do you want to remember this week?
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