| The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama] | ![The Chronicles of Narnia: Never Has the Magic Been So Real (Radio Theatre) [Full Cast Drama]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cnJB-LE9L._SL160_.jpg) | Author: C. S. Lewis
Brand: Spring Arbor/Ingram
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Seller: belles-books
Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 30,879
Media: Audio CD
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 5.2 x 3.4
MPN: 9781589972995
ISBN: 1589972996
EAN: 9781589972995
ASIN: 1589972996
Publication Date: May 19, 2005
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These classic stories have enchanted millions around the world. Radio Theatre brings them to life in this dramatized audio production. Recorded in London with an all-star cast of England's brightes
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A Must Have for Narnia fans July 25, 2010
Mark Barnett
We just recently bought this product for a vacation. My kids thought that there was no way that they were going to listen to Chronicles of Narnia in the van on our vacation, however, after listening to the 1st CD of the Magician's Nephew they were hooked. We listened to the entire series one after the other, because they asked to keep going. For those of you who have only seen the movies and have never read the books, this Audio collection is a must have. This is not just 1 person reading the books, it is an ensemble cast acting out the parts with a narrator who fills in the extra descriptions. The music is incredible and adds to the excitement of the books. It is the next best thing to seeing it acted out before you, and I personally think that it is better, because you get to use your own imagination of how everything and everyone looks. Adults and kids will love this collection and it is great for long car trips!!!
Excellent! June 21, 2010
Martin Mader
I looked for some audio book, which help me to learn English. The audiobooks about Narnia are perfect. Easy to understand, great story and nice voices.
I loved the books (English/German) and also the audio book is amazing.
First I was afraid of the books due to the price. I thought the audio books can not that great for that low money, but it isn't bad, it is wonderful.
I can recommend the The Chronicles of Narnia for everybody.
 LOved it! May 31, 2010
Vinh-an N. Nguyen
Absolutely everyone in our family loved it from age three to adult. We did have a problem with Aslan's voice, especially in the beginning, but it gradually got better. Everyother voice talents where splendid! Personally, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was my favorite. They picked the PERFECT person to play Eustace! He made me laugh everytime! As a spiteful person, he was perfect. I definitely recommend these audios.
Outstanding! May 11, 2010
Michele Slack (Lehi, UT USA)
We listen to a lot of audio books, & recieved this as a gift. My 7 year old son LOVES it. We listen in the car & he is always upset when we get to our destination because we have to stop the story. Very faithful to the book. The actors are great, & the music is a great addition. These are by far our favorite audio books. I'm going to order more by the same group.
Fantastic full-audio cast production of an amazing series March 26, 2010
Zack Davisson (Seattle, WA, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Focus on the Family" is always a bit tough for me, because while I strongly disagree with their political stance, I dearly love their Radio Theater productions. Along with groups like the ZBS Foundation's Jack Flanders and Ruby: The Adventures of a Galactic Gumshoe series, FOTF is one of the few producers of high quality radio drama in the US. There is the dilemma that purchasing their product puts money in their coffers to further their political agenda, but in the end I am buying the product, not the point-of-view.
This complete "Chronicles of Narnia" is just an amazing production, and an incredible deal. For the low price you get all seven books in the Narnia series, done in full-cast audio productions. Each book has between 2-3 CDs depending on the length. That is an astounding twenty-two hours of audio adventure for less than twenty dollars. I actually owned the FOTF production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe separately which I bought for about the same price as this entire series.
FOTF did everything right with their adaptation, including hiring British actors for the children There have been some complaints about the choice of David Suchet for Aslan, and his way of portraying the character, but I personally thought he was an excellent match, with a deep imperious voice. His intonation is rhythmic, which I think adds to the supernatural nature of the character as opposed to the human children.
Each episode is given an introduction by Douglas Gresham, CS Lewis's stepson, who talks about his personal memories of each story and gives delightful background of their creation and publication. I really enjoyed his introductions, and felt that this "special feature" added quite a bit to the whole production.
I realize when I got this set that, while I love several of the books in "The Chronicles of Narnia," I had never actually read the entire series. Somehow I made it through childhood without reading "The Horse and His Boy," "The Silver Chair" and "The Last Battle," although I devoured the other books multiple times. It was nice to revisit the land of Narnia again, and to get all the stories this time. Listening to this excellent radio production has made me want to go back and read the books again, and this time read them all.
On a side note: I am impressed that FOTF does not take the opportunity to sell a political message with this series. The text is true to the author, which includes Christian themes, but they are not overly emphasized nor to Douglas Gresham's introductions touch on these points. The stories are presented as the classics they are, enjoyable by everyone regardless of politics or religion.
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