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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005): Film vs Book

Film · 2005 · Directed by Andrew Adamson · Starring Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Tilda Swinton

About the film

Four children step through a wardrobe into a frozen land.

How close is it to the book?

Very close to the book

It follows the book's story closely and adds a few battle scenes.

Read or watch first?

Read the book aloud; its chapters are short and perfect for it.

What the book gives you

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe cover

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

A cozy, magical journey through a snowy land, full of talking animals and brave choices. It brings out the child in readers of every age.

Who will like it: Families and fantasy lovers who want a magical, cozy adventure to share.

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