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Thursday, January 10, 2008

The Last Battle


by C. S. Lewis

The last in The Chronicles of Narnia series iss a short, quick read. Aslan shows up unexpectedly and commands the people and animals to do things that appear contrary to his previous benevolent teachings and actions. King Tirian is beside himself and calls for help from Eustace and Jill. Of course, it is not the real Aslan but a donkey dressed up in a lion's costume who only appears to his subjects at night. That symbolism made me smile.

As the title suggests this is the last great battle and is symbolic of the last battle talked about in the Book of Revelations in the Bible.

I enjoyed reading this series very much, but felt this book ended a bit too abruptly. My mind didn't stay focused on it as well as the others in the series. Can't say as it was the book's fault or mine. I may give it another try in the future.

I do love this cover and would like to buy the whole series with this type of artwork, but I've been unable to locate them. I bought what was advertised as this, but I received a different set. Guess all I can do is keep my eyes open.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Young Adult Reading Challenge

Another "Joy"ful challenge from Thoughts of Joy to simply read 12 young adult books in 2008.
1. River Secrets by Shannon Hale
2. Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale
3. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation by M. T. Anderson
4. Gossamer by Lois Lowry
5. Trumpeter of Karkow by Eric P. Kelly
6. Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
7. Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
8. Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan
9. Singer of All Songs by Kate Constable
10. Anne of Avonlea by M.L. Montgomery
11. Magyk by Angie Sage
12. Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett