Susan's Journey: Step Through the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Chapter Books #3

by Alison Sage (Adapted by), C.S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (Illustrator)

C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe has been a fantasy classic for more than fifty years and is now a major motion picture!

Susan Pevensie wishes everything could be sensible and normal, but it's not. The world is at war, and she and her brothers and sister are far from home. When Susan finds herself in the enchanted land of Narnia and in great danger, it is almost too much to bear! But hope lies with the mysterious Great Lion, Aslan, and Susan learns to accept the new, breathtaking magic that surrounds her.

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Alison Sage has been a children's editor and writer for over twenty years. She read English at King's College, London, and began her career in children's publishing with Ernest Benn. It was access to their archives, representing seventy years of publishing, that spurred a lifelong passion for children's literature.

Reviews

[Dark-Draco · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a shortened version of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', told from Susan's point of view. It's ok and there are some nice pictures from the new film, but I would really recommend reading the original.

[Andy · Rating 1 out of 5]

not sure why somebody decided this needed to be written. Must have been some kind of movie tie-in. Very disappointing. Had thought it was going to discuss her reasons for turning her back on Narnia which would have been interesting.

[Shajie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought it might have been a continuation of her story or considering how the book ended - a story on what ended up happening to her...

No it’s just a very shortened version of the lion the witch and wardrobe from Susan’s perspective - and she’s annoying.

[Adriana May · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este libro es una versión-resumen en inglés de "El león, la bruja y el armario" desde el punto de vista de Susan Pevensie. Lo escogí ya que es un libro que me encanta, que conozco bien, y que quería leer en inglés para poder leer de nuevo en esta lengua y mejorar el idioma teniendo una lectura rápida, ágil y sencilla para entender. De ahí mi valoración. Sin embargo, sigo prefiriendo mil veces el original, por supuesto.

[Mackenzie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I know this is a companion kids book to the movie but I was hoping for more on Susan’s perspective of what happened. It felt more like a summary of what happened to Susan during the movie, to me.

[Eden Sharaby-Swartz]

it was good i still prefer the more detailed version of the lion the witch and the wardrobe.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just felt like a brief summary of Susan in the film. So much more could've been added/improved to make this a better read. Was looking forward to seeing more of Susan's depth too.

[Cvetannka · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good insights from Susan's perspective on the story.

[Anusha Bitra · Rating 5 out of 5]

After knowing the whole story of The Chronicles of Narnia, this book is a good simple read. Want to read the POVs of Peter, Lucy and Edmund as well!

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

As free books from cereal packets go it's not a bad one.
It was interesting to se more of Susan's point of view however I wish it was a bit longer and not so rushed.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Susan has much more depth than people realise - this was a lovely read.

[Jeff Tonks · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book just a very brief retelling of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe story. Pointless, just an advertisement for the film.
Just read the original.