 Best DVD Online Shop - The Silver Chair (Narnia)
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Manufacturer: HarperChildrensAudio
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Binding: Audio Cassette
Format: Bargain Price
Label: HarperChildrensAudio
Manufacturer: HarperChildrensAudio
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 1989-03-29
Publisher: HarperChildrensAudio
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: 1989-03-29
Studio: HarperChildrensAudio
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The abridged recording of the sixth volume in the timeless and enchanting Narnia classic, performed by Ian Richardson. Two hours on one cassette. Read by Ian Richardson.
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Summary: Least Favourite of the Series.
Comment: I love the Chronicles of Narnia, however I did not enjoy this one at all, to the point I had to stop reading. It's not necessarily the story itself, but more of Eustace. In the Voyage of the Dawn Treader Eustace was a brat which was fine, but now in the Silver Chair he's seen as a much stronger character, perhaps if he was more developed at the end of the Dawn Treader it would be ok, but it is too large of a jump in Eustace's character.
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Summary: Narnia goes underground
Comment: The entire "Narnia" series has been a hallmark in my own development as a writer since childhood and a lifelong inspiration in all that I love in the fantasy genre. "The Silver Chair" is no exception and, as the sixth in the series, takes on a darker overtone than some of the earlier books which are, literally, played out in a land of sun and light. In "The Silver Chair" there is a distinctly ominous overtone as much of the action takes place in the Narnian underworld where there is no sun or light and where all is guarded by grey and miserable trolls and other grim and malevolent creatures. In this episode the much maligned Eustace (now a far better character for his earlier, much needed chastening in "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader")makes a welcome return, along with a new heroine in the form of Jill Pole, a much put upon schoolfriend at the deplorable school of Experiment House. As only C S Lewis can do, just when the unhappy Eustace and Jill are facing further misery at the hands of the out of control school bullies, they are whisked magically into Narnia by Aslan to tackle a new task - although upon discovering what that is they may well believe the bullies may have been the better option!
The magical time difference between Narnia and our own world means that many years have passed and the now old and ailing King Caspian's son and heir, Rilian, has gone missing, held in the thrall of yet another evil witch. Eustace and Jill must brave bitter cold, hunger and many hardships on their quest,cannibal giants not being the least of their worries. There is a dark but wonderfully welcome relevation for the reader when they discover a giant's cookbook detailing "Man -this delicious biped". A quirky addition to the story comes in the form of Puddleglum the Marshwiggle, whose oppressive pessimism delights rather than annoys the reader and gives a distinct touch of humour to the entire tale.
As he always manages to do, Mr Lewis has given a wonderful fantasy adventure a number of twists and turns while still inserting his cautionary messages of the benefits of true friendship, honesty, responsibility and general decency. Of course Rilian is eventually rescued, Jill and Eustace discover their inner strengths and overcome their weaknesses and the bullies in our own world are given at the story's end a very un PC but much needed thrashing. Although this book was written over fifty years ago, it is a timeless classic that young and old alike can treasure and its messages ring as true today as they did all those years ago. The horribly Politically Correct environment of Experiment House in particular stands out to me as a cautionary message in our current day and age where so many people think they can do as they please without consequences. All my copies of the Narnia series are dog eared and much thumbed, as they are books that never fail to deliver and they stand the test of time. "The Silver Chair" is not the least of these.
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Summary: A new character performs interestingly
Comment: Several weeks have passed since Eustace returned from his sea adventure with King Caspian in the magical land. Eustace is now back in England attending a boarding school filled with bullies, where the school head has no control over the students.
Jill also attends the school. Eustace finds her crying because of the way she is being treated by the bullies. He tries to console her and tells her about the magic land. The two wish they can escape to Narnia.
They hear the bullies coming to hurt them, and they run. Suddenly they are transported to the other world. They land on a mountain and Aslan, the magic lion, transports Eustace to Narnia. But before blowing Jill there, he tells her that he brought the two so that they can find the lost son of a king. The king is now old and believes that he will die without leaving an heir to reign in his stead.
Aslan gives Jill four signs. First, Eustace will see someone he recognizes from his last trip. He should talk to that person immediately. Second, they should travel north to the land of the giants. Third, they will see a writing there on a stone and should do what the writing says. Fourth, they will recognize the lost prince when he asks them to do something in Aslan's name. Aslan then blows Jill to Narnia where she finds Eustace.
The two see a very aged king leaving Narnia on a ship. They are told that the king is Caspian, who Eustace knew during his last visit. Eustace realizes that although only weeks have passed in England since his last adventure, some seventy years have gone by in Narnia. Eustace and Jill also realize that they failed to fulfill their first task, for Caspian has gone.
They become involved in an adventure with owls that fly them around on their backs but cannot take them north because owls do not like to fly during the day. The owls tell the children how the prince's mother was killed and how the prince disappeared. They suspect that a wicked witch is involved.
The owls take the children to Puddleglum, a scarecrow type being, who is gloomier than his name, who sees bad in everything, but who agrees to help the children fulfill the second requirement of going north to the land of the giants, even though he tells them that their future will certainly be terrible.
Several adventures follow. The three pass through a land of stupid giants where stones are thrown. They meet a beautiful lady on a beautiful horse and a knight dressed in black who does not speak. The lady sends them to a house and tells them to say that they are "sent to your Autumn Feast." Jill forgets the third sign about a writing on a wall.
Readers will enjoy hearing the details of these adventures. They will also hear the other adventures the two children and Puddleglum had. Who was the beautiful woman? Were the three able to find the prince? Did they save him? Was there a wicked witch? Did King Caspian return and see his son the prince? Did the prince become king? What happened when the two children returned to England? Were they able to beat the bullies? What happened to the head of the school?
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Summary: The Silver Chair (hardcover)
Comment: It was not disclosed that this book was clearly previously part of a boxed set. The text on the binding & dustjacket clearly indicate this. This should have been disclosed. If it had been, I would not have purchased the item but rather bought the book (as a standalone printing)from another seller.
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Summary: That was fun!
Comment: I really liked this little book. It was a fun ride and I had no idea what was going to happen. I especially loved the Marsh Wiggle! This was probably my favorite of all of the series. I didn't read the 1st (or 2nd) book The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, but I read all of the other ones.
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