Narnia 2: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis 2027-28

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the most famous book of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia and Book 2 on this edition's cover. Four children in a big old house open the door of a wardrobe and step into a snowy land where it is always winter but never Christmas, ruled by a White Witch and waiting for a lion. This book has 17 chapters and suits Classes 4 to 8 in the 2027-28 session.

Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore, supplies it with cash on delivery across Pakistan and delivery to the Gulf countries.

Quick facts about this copy

• Title on the cover: The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis – Book 2
• Cover picture: the lion Aslan leaping with two girls on his back, and a lamp-post in the snow
• Publisher: HarperCollins (the usual publisher of this paperback series)
• Chapters: 17, from page 9 to page 192 on the contents page
• First published: 1950, the first Narnia book to appear
• Session: a classic fantasy for 2027-28

What is the story?

Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sent from London to the country, away from the air raids of the war, to stay in the huge house of an old professor. On a rainy day, they play hide-and-seek, and Lucy hides in a wardrobe in an empty room. She pushes through the coats and finds herself in a snowy wood with a lamp-post. There she meets a faun, Mr Tumnus, who invites her for tea, and so begins her first visit to Narnia.

When the other children do not believe her, Edmund follows her in on a second visit and meets the White Witch, who tempts him with Turkish Delight and promises to make him a prince if he brings his brother and sisters to her. Soon all four are in Narnia, where talking beavers explain that an old prophecy says four children will free the land from the Witch's endless winter. They are told to go and meet Aslan, the true king of Narnia, who is on the move.

The central drama of the book is Edmund's betrayal and what it costs. The ending involves a sacrifice and a rescue that many readers find deeply moving, whether or not they read the story as a symbol of something larger. It is also a plain adventure with talking animals, a war and four ordinary children who become kings and queens.

Contents of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (with page numbers)

The book in five movements

1. Lucy's discovery (chapters 1 and 2, pages 9 to 29). The wardrobe, the lamp-post and the tea with Mr Tumnus.
2. Edmund and the Witch (chapters 3 to 5, pages 30 to 61). The second visit, the Turkish Delight and the return to the real world, where nobody believes Lucy.
3. Into the forest (chapters 6 to 9, pages 62 to 109). All four children go into Narnia, meet the Beavers and learn the prophecy. Edmund slips away to the Witch's house.
4. Aslan is nearer (chapters 10 to 13, pages 110 to 156). The spell of winter begins to break, the children come close to Aslan and the first battle takes place. The "deep magic" is explained.
5. The triumph and what follows (chapters 14 to 17, pages 157 to 192). The Witch's apparent victory, a deeper magic that changes the situation, the freeing of the statues and a final hunt in the forest.

Who should read it?

• Students in Classes 4 to 8. The language is easy and the book is good for reading alone from Class 5, while Class 3 children can be read to.
• Parents who want a "family" book that parents and children can enjoy together. The story is a classic of English children's literature and has held its place for many decades.
• Teachers who want a fantasy novel with clear characters, strong chapters and important questions about loyalty, courage and forgiveness.
• Readers of any age who would like to understand the references to this story that appear in so many other books and films.

Why read it?

The book is a perfect beginning for fantasy: a normal setting, a magical door, and a world that is both strange and cosy. It is also a story about growing up. The four children begin as squabbling siblings and become people who can lead. The themes of forgiveness and bravery are clear but never forced. And the writing is warm: Lewis speaks to the reader directly, which makes the book feel like being told a story by a friend.

Which Narnia book comes next?

This edition numbers the series by the publisher's order. If you started with this book, the best way to continue is to read:

• The Magician's Nephew (Book 1), which explains where the wardrobe and the lamp-post come from.
• The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Book 5), a sea adventure for Edmund and Lucy.
• The Last Battle (Book 7), the final story.

When and how to use it

Read one chapter a day and let your child draw a map of Narnia as it appears: the lamp-post, the Beavers' dam, the Witch's house and the Stone Table. Ask: "Who do you think is the bravest child, and why?" After the book, a role-play of the Beavers' conversation or an interview with Mr Tumnus makes a good class activity.

Is it right for session 2027-28?

Yes. In 2027-28 it is a dependable fantasy novel for upper-primary and lower-secondary readers. If your school has named a particular edition, send us the list on WhatsApp.

Buy it in Urdu Bazar, Lahore

• Shop: Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore 54000
• Urdu Bazar Lahore book shop number: 0317 4846676 (call or WhatsApp)
• Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM; closed on Sunday
• Delivery: all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe right for session 2027-28?

Yes. It is a popular fantasy novel for Classes 4 to 8 in 2027-28. Check your school's list for the edition.

Is it Book 1 or Book 2?

On this edition's cover it is Book 2. It was the first Narnia book to be published, and the publisher's numbering places The Magician's Nephew before it.

How many chapters does it have?

Seventeen, from "Lucy Looks into a Wardrobe" on page 9 to "The Hunting of the White Stag" on page 192.

Is it a religious book?

It is a fantasy adventure that many readers also read as a story about sacrifice and hope. Children can enjoy it simply as an adventure.

Do you deliver outside Lahore?

Yes, all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries. WhatsApp 0317 4846676.

Inside the book — contents and sample pages