Andrew Adamson's 2005 release of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe now in theaters has created quite a stir. I'm getting hits on related Amazon associate links despite the lack of directly-related material on my main sites. (See What's the Buzz?)
The author, C.S. Lewis is better known in some circles for his work in medieval literature and Christian apologetics. (See The Collected Works of C.S. Lewis ) However, his seven-volume children's work The Chronicles of Narnia is the most widely known.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first of these stories (although not chronologically) in which the young protagonists -- Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy --discover the multiverse and the enchanting world of Narnia through Digby's magical wardrobe.
A variety of Christian and Biblical themes are explored throughout the stories, without any heavy-handed sermonizing to detract from the chaming storyline. The characters are well-developed and beilievable within the context of a world of talking animals, dwarves, and mythical creatures. The Chronicles of Narnia is a great follow-up for children who have suddenly developed an interest in reading thanks to the Harry Potter craze
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