Cameras in Narnia: How the Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Came to Life by Ian Brodie, published by Harper-Collins, $14.95. Focuses on the cinematography, the pictures are very appealing to all ages, but older readers will appreciate the technical information.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe / The Official Illustrated Movie Companion by Perry Moore, published by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media, $19.95. Full photographic "coffee table" book with loads of details. My kids won't let this one out of the house.
*** Sharing the Narnia Experience: A Family Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe by Paul Friskney, pubilshed by Standard Publishing, $7.99. This is the only book I actually purchased, and is also the one that is MOST USEABLE BY FAMILIES WISHING TO DISCUSS THE BOOK TOGETHER.
The Keys to the Chronicles: Unlocking the Symbols of C.S. Lewis's Narnia by Marvin D. Hinten, published by Broadman & Holman, $9.99. Covers all the books in the Chronicles of Narnia. High school to adult reading level.
Further Up & Further In: Understanding C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by Bruce Edwards, published by Broadman & Holman, $12.99. Smaller hardback, conversational tone, high school to adult reading level.
Narnia Beckons: C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe and Beyond edited by Ted Baehr and James Baehr, pubilshed by Broadman & Holman, $24.99 hardback. Essays by various writers, lots of photos and drawings, "coffee table" type book.
A Field Guide to Narnia by Colin Duriez, published by InterVarsity Press. Literary guide for high school readers and up. Extensive background on C.S. Lewis, A-Z guide to "Narnian beings, places, things and events", guide to spiritual themes.
Aslan's Call: Finding Our Way to Narnia by Mark Eddy Smith, published by InterVarsity Press. Covers all books in the series, very readable style, Biblical themes.
A Reader's Guide Through the Wardrobe: Exploring C.S. Lewis's Classic Story by Lelan Ryken and Marjorie Lamp Mead, published by InterVarsity Press. Guided tour of the story chapter by chapter, including Biblical themes. Perfect for a high school literature course.
Into the Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis and the Narnia Chronicles by David C. Dowling, published by Jossey Bass, $19.95 hardback. More scholarly tone, less evangelical in focus. High school to adult reading level.
The World According to Narnia: Christian Meaning in C.S. Lewis's Beloved Chronicles by Jonathan Rogers, published by Warner Faith, $14.99. Covers all books in the series, very readable!
