The Canon Database

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is nearly synonymous with the Chronicles of Narnia and the first published in the series.

• Release Date: October 16, 1950
• Content Type: Book
• Description: “Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia. A land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice. Open the door and enter a new world! The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been captivating readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over sixty years.” (Harper Collins)
• Set 1,000 years after the creation of Narnia, this book serves as the introduction for most readers.
• Charts: As of 2010, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe had sold more than 85 million copies worldwide (The Telegraph). It is Lewis’ more successfull and most well-known book.
• Reviews: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has a 4.23 rating (out of 5) on Goodreads. Based on children’s content at the time, the first book was met with a subdued reception. Over time, and as the fantasy genre gained popularity, it became an international best-seller and launched the Narnia series. It is often included in lists of the best 100 young-adult novels of all time.
• The book has been adapted for feature films, television series, and animated movies.
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