C. S. Lewis: Creator of Narnia

By Elaine Murray Stone

Book Overview

Most everyone knows The Chronicles of Narnia, the children's classic that has delighted both young and old for over fifty years. Who was its author--a man with a marvelous imagination and ability to beguile children with fantasy, imaginary creatures and adventure? Readers will discover the man behind Narnia and The Screwtape Letters in this fascinating biography for young adults. With an engaging style, the author covers all of Lewis' life, from his early childhood, though his schooling, his growing fame as a Christian apologist and children's author, his relationship and marriage to Joy Gresham, her final illness and then his own. Elaine Murray Stone, who met C.S. Lewis herself, provides welcome insight into this complicated and brilliant man. Her concise biography will appeal to young people as well as adults wanting a brief, easy-to-read portrait of this beloved author. +

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809166720
• ISBN13: 9780809166725
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9

Customer Reviews

C.S.Lewis-Creator of Narnia

I have loved the narnia books all my life and found this new book very interesting because it told me about the authors childhood which made me feel that I knew him. The book is also a great romantic story about his friendship and then marriage to the author Joy Gresham.

Great Book

As an avid reader since childhood of the Chronicles of Narnia, I was thrilled to read this wonderful biography of C. S. Lewis. The author paints a detailed picture of his privileged childhood in Belfast, Ireland, followed by unhappy years at English boarding schools.I enjoyed reading about his many years at Oxford Univeristy, first as a brilliant student and later as a professor. His touching romance with American author Joy Gresham and her tragic death touched my heart.This is a wonderful book and I recommend it to adults and young people. Cathy Gustavson, retired professor