The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Narnia)
by C. S. Lewis, Anthony Quayle
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Author: Anthony Quayle, C. S. LewisEdition: Audio Cassette
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 1989-03-29
ISBN: N/A
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: HarperChildrensAudio
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Book Review: Where the sky and water meet, where the waves grow sweet
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not usually one for seafaring tales of any kind, but THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER is an exceptional tale, and the seafaring factor is only one small part of this multi-faceted story.
The time difference of our world and Narnia is a very strange thing indeed. For instance, when the four Pevensie siblings returned to Narnia in PRINCE CASPIAN, only one year had passed in our (or their) world, and over a thousand years had passed in Narnia. But in VOYAGE, Edmund and Lucy return to Narnia with not much of a time difference from their own world.
The story revolves around Prince Caspian and crew searching for the seven lost lords exiled years before by Caspian's evil uncle from Narnia to find their doom at sea. An addendum to the quest is to find Aslan's Country at the End of the World.
From the very first line of the very first page, we are introduced to the newest future hero of Narnia. But Eustace Clarence Scrubb -- the spoiled, smart mouth, brat only a truly dedicated mother (and perhaps a noble Lion) could love -- has many changes to undergo before becoming a true Narnian. And the funnest parts of VOYAGE are watching Eustace and his excruciating redemption, the sort only Aslan (in that world) could bring about. C.S. Lewis's theology shines through in this allegorical story no less than in the others. As Eustace tries to renew or cleanse himself (I won't give the details away), he realizes that he cannot and only Aslan can cleanse him and make him whole. Eustace's story also echoes that of young Harvey Cheyne in Rudyard Kipling's CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS.
Another major player in the story and arguably the one who draws the most attention is Reepicheep the mouse. Reepicheep is the embodiment of the noblest of King Arthur's knights and the most daring of any adventurer. He is also filled with every good grace you could wish for in a friend: loyalty, compassion, forgiveness, and gentleness. Although we get our first glimpses of him in PRINCE CASPIAN, it is not until VOYAGE that the Narnia enthusiast gets the Reepicheep-fix he or she has been waiting for.
My favorite things in VOYAGE are the Dufflepuds. These are very strange creatures, formidable foes (though very friendly in the end), and yet bring about the funniest moments in all seven books. The chief makes a loud quip (usually something stupid or at least very obvious and not worth mentioning) and the others join in with agreement and praise for the chief's insight and wisdom. (It's almost like a silly Monty Python sketch.)
THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER is a book that you will miss every time you finish reading it. It's one to go back to. At the end, I wish the story would just go on and on and on.
Summary of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Narnia)
The abridged recording of the fifth volume in the timeless and enchanting Narnia classic, performed by Anthony Quayle. Approx. two hours on one cassette.The BBC Radio production of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a delightful two-hour sail on the most fabulous ship in Narnia. Lucy and Edmund, with their dreadful cousin Eustace, get magically pulled into a painting of a ship at sea. That ship is the Dawn Treader, and on board is Caspian, King of Narnia. He and his companions, including Reepicheep, the valiant warrior mouse, are searching for seven lost lords of Narnia, and their voyage will take them to the edge of the world. Their adventures include being captured by slave traders, a much-too-close encounter with a dragon, and visits to many enchanted islands, including the place where dreams come true. The adaptation is faithful to its source, C.S. Lewis's series of Narnia books, which have provided exciting and uplifting tales for generations of children. BBC Radio does wonders with sound effects--the ship creaks in the wind, the sorrowful dragon roars lugubriously--and musical cues and interludes that keep the pacing dynamic. There's also a splendid cast of plummy British voices, making this far more than a book read onto cassette--it's an audio drama, as enjoyable as a trip to the theater. Grownups who buy this tape for their children will want to borrow it for themselves. (Running time: two hours, two cassettes) --Blaise Selby
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