What a classic book!  I know this is at least the third time I have read the book but as I read it I had to pause several times to think about the lessons it naturally teaches. 

I also told the story of this book to the campers as the theme for the week was Narnia.  It was a great moment when a whole roomful of 7-9 year-olds (120 of them) realized the connection between this book and the more familiar "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."