The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis (2005)

The Narnia books are loved by millions and this series of "radio theatre" brings them alive like no other. Not simply a narration, this is a cast of voices and sound effects, dramatically produced and laid out in a most engaging manner. Focus on the Family radio dramas are faithful to the text and superbly done, I would recommend this series to anyone interested in Narnia for the first time or even the old curmudgeons who have read it a hundred times!

What a wonderfull group of stories. I am in my 60's and had a great time listing to the CD's while driving on vacation and around town. Eexcellent listen.
Tom

This was an awesome collection. The story was so vibrant the characters seemed to come alive. I think i loved the stories even more then my kids. Would definitely recommend for everyone 7yrs. and up.

The only thing that might beat this audiobook experience by Radio Theatre would be reading the actual Chronicles of Narnia yourself. This presentation totally immerses oneself in the colorful world of Narnia. The clarity of the production as well as the variety of soundscapes is satisfying. And the orchestral score is quality. What tops the whole thing off though are the talented voice actors that bring alive the characters of the book. They are absolutely great. Many performers took part because each character is voiced by someone different So while listening, no two characters sound alike. In addition, the performers who voice each character persist through all seven books so eventually, you can tell who's speaking without the narrator saying who it is. The whole production lasts around 23 hours so plane rides and car trips are covered. Overall, this is a great audiobook that is well worth owning because of the timeless entertainment it will bring. Narnia is a cornerstone in fantastical literature and a must have for anyone who enjoys adventure and excitement. Upon hearing this audiobook I would believe that any of the other Radio Theatre productions are excellent as well. If you are looking for the best Chronicles of Narnia audiobook, this one is the best.

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I bought this so we could all listen to the stories together and use our imaginations to picture the story. It's a great rendition with the different characters speaking and sound effects galore!! It sounds just like the movie characters!! Truly awesome!! It captures my 6 yr old and 10 yr old's attention! We love it!! Great for travel too!

Chronicles of Narnia compact disc set seems to be in good condition. It was not packaged well and the cases are bent out of shape, but the CDs appear to be fine.

Bought this as a gift for an avid "books on tape" fan, and she just is THRILLED with it! Says the books are read more like a show than just someone reading...different voices, sound effects, etc. VERY pleased!

I bought the The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis for my daughter for Christmas. The recording is excellent. The voice talent brings the story to life. Focus on the Family has done a great job with this.

GREAT ... GREAT !! We (my kids and I) L O V E it !!

The Horse and His Boy is the funniest SO FAR !! The BEST part is toward the end when the evil prince gets turned into a DONKEY (only temporarily) by Aslan !! My kids and I HOWLED all the way through this part !!

I was not disappointed to receive this! This is awesome! I was really looking to something to enhance our family time and this is a great way to sit back and listen to a story much like our grandparents did as kids! LOVE IT!

This is no typical audio book series. This is a radio theater style production, only without any of the hokiness of typical radio theater. What carries the production is the excellent voicings of each of the characters, led by the superior narration of Paul Scofield. These are accentuated by movie quality sound effects, including a rather frightening lion's roar.

If you have read the book series, the CD's are astoundingly faithful to the books. The only places they are changed in the slightest is the conversion of some narrated elements into dialogue. Even there, however, the created conversations use many of the words of C.S. Lewis.

We bought the series for our 6 year old and our 3 year old to listen to on trips. We found two unexpected results very quickly: 1. We now listen to the series not only on long trips but on trips to the grocery store or church; 2. My wife and I are just as addicted to the stories.

This is a top-shelf production, with a great script, great characterizations, wonderful acting, and all of the joy and excitement and heart-rending truth that Lewis intended his readers to experience. It is well worth the price of purchase, as you will listen to it repeatedly.

Narnia tales are classics all children should read or have read to them. Not everyone will like reading such long novels aloud. And not all of us have time. My two children, 8 & 11, ate these CD's up! They listen to them at bedtime, often falling asleep and having to finish another time. My 11 year old, who had already read most of the series on her own, listened to each CD and is now on her way through her favorites again. My 8 year old is still plugging excitedly away. The moral values, the lessons taught are timeless. The characters come alive with the professional actor's voices. The best money I've ever spent on children's entertainment.

If you want an unabridged reading of the Chronicles of Narnia, then this is not for you...

However, if you want the story to come to life in your mind, you will want this set. Very close to the text concerning action and most of the dialog, this dramatic telling will whisk you into the magical world time and again. This excellent production is sure to delight you more each time you hear it. You may find that you are a true friend of Narnia.

"He's not a tame lion..."

This brings the book to life! Very well done. Hours and hours of enjoyment. We bought this set for our 16 year daughter, who has grown up on "Adventures in Odyssey". This is another wonderful way to experience the classic! She read the book twice, seen the movie twice, and now is listening to this, which she loves!

The production quality of this set is much better than I thought it would be. Though it is produced by Focus on the Family, a hateful Christian propaganda group, there aren't any "inspirational messages" to ruin the fun of the stories. The books are all performed by a professional British acting troupe, with great music and sound effects, and the stories are all unabridged.

This is a grand and wonderful group of audio plays . The sound effects and acting bring to life these stories of magic and fantastic worlds of Narnia. Wether you are six or sixty you are guarenteed to love these wonderful CD,S

It began with the reading of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe on a family trip a few years ago. Now everything Narnia is a must! The kids have loved the books, the BBC videos, the Focus on the Family audio dramas (their favorite!), and the 2005 Disney movie of the first book. Great themes! Great Stories! Timeless adventures! This is a series not to be missed!

one of the best it's timless . takes you right into it and leaves you ready for the next volume with each and every story. can't wait to read it again . everytime i find something i missed or forgot the from last time.you really can get lost in it , wonderfully