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Steve Knepper's avatar

This is fantastic. Thanks, Davey. I think this was the only Narnia book I reread in high school, and it hit me hard. It's always had a special place for me. I need to read it to my girls.

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David T. Jones's avatar

Looking forward to discussing it more with you over a drink!

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A. A. Kostas's avatar

Subscribed off this beautiful piece alone

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David T. Jones's avatar

Thank you!

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Carla Galdo's avatar

You’ve single-handedly redeemed this book for me! I think it is harder for children to enjoy… and this made it hard for me as I first encountered it only as an adult. There is something much more resonant and deep that can be lost about these lines when skimming past them in a read-aloud, but it’s there nonetheless. And so much better than the drivel-lessons available in most contemporary children’s lit and shows, of course! Thanks for this!

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David T. Jones's avatar

Thank you! It's interesting how different my Chronicles of Narnia favorites list is from when I was a kid. I think The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe probably topped the list when I was a child (it's really the only I truly remember). But as an adult, I prefer 'The Horse and His Boy' and 'The Magician's Nephew' ... and admittedly, I still find 'Prince Caspian' hard to get through!

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Abigail's avatar

It was always my favorite book too! I think because when you read them in publication order, it carries so much nostalgia, which is not something I had felt before as a child. Lewis creates a vast timeline that makes the reader feel like a time traveler. It was thrilling to see the Pevensies in their golden age, as side characters to Shasta's adventure. And the lessons you draw out have stayed with me as well.

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Renee Emerson's avatar

I agree that this is his best book, and one I didn't get until later in life, after asking, like Shasta, where were you?

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David T. Jones's avatar

Glad I'm not the only one!

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