The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Interesting Facts

• The book is the first published and most famous in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
• The story begins with the four children discovering a magical wardrobe that serves as a portal to the enchanted land of Narnia.
• The main characters of the book are Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie.
• Lucy is the first of the children to discover Narnia through the wardrobe.
• The lion Aslan is a central figure and symbol of goodness in the book.
• The White Witch, Jadis, is the main antagonist and keeps Narnia in eternal winter.
• The book contains numerous Christian allegories, including Aslan's sacrifice, reminiscent of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
• C.S. Lewis wrote the book in 1950, and it quickly became popular among both children and adults.
• The book features talking animals and mythical creatures such as fauns, centaurs, and dwarfs.
• The book has been adapted into several films, stage plays, and radio productions.