A year after their departure from Narnia, the Pevensie siblings are pulled back from a British railway station to find centuries have passed in the magical realm. The Golden Age is now a myth, and the land is ruled by the Telmarines, a human race that has suppressed the talking beasts and woodland spirits. High King Peter and his siblings join Prince Caspian, the rightful heir to the throne, who is leading a rebellion against his murderous uncle, King Miraz. The narrative follows their military campaign to reclaim the woods and restore the ancient worship of the lion Aslan.
Fantasy readers and movie enthusiasts value this edition for its connection to the 2008 cinematic adaptation. This specific printing includes a film-themed cover and eight pages of color photographs from the production, making it a collectible for those who want to compare the original prose with the visual design of the movie. Readers finish the book with a clear understanding of the Narnian timeline and the historical transition from the age of magic to the era of the Telmarine conquest.
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- ISBN
- 9780061231063
- Language
- EN
