• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

  • The Chronicles of Narnia
  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Michael York
  • Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (16,940 ratings)

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Michael York
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Editorial reviews

If you've only seen the movie, you haven't really experienced the full power of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.

Four siblings enter a wardrobe and find themselves in Narnia, a magical, but dark wintry land ruled by the evil White Witch. In many ways darker and deeper than the Harry Potter series, the story takes on a life of its own in the reverential and spirited voice of Michael York. The beauty of the story owes much to the real world background of England during World War II. The four young heroes and Aslan the lion are lovingly created and detailed, and audio brings them to brighter life in one's imagination than any movie or visual recording can.

Michael York's reading of this treasure is as enchanting as the story. His British accent is fitting, all intonations are perfect, and he adds just the right amount of drama in all the right places. Have your family gather around your favorite speakers for this one, or save it for yourself -- a perfect antidote to a rainy day.

Publisher's summary

Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone listen, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, follow up with The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Don't miss any of the books in C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia series.
©1950, 1978 C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd (P)2000 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Critic reviews

"The only thing better than exploring Narnia with your children is having Michael York do it with you. With his precise, but lively, British accent, he eases listeners into the mysterious world hidden behind the wardrobe." (AudioFile)

"This classic tale celebrates its 50th anniversary with a delightful audio rendition. Actor Michael York's reading is a perfect match for this story." (School Library Journal)

Featured Article: The Chronicles of Narnia—Books vs. Movies


The Chronicles of Narnia is a seven-book fantasy series by the legendary C.S. Lewis. Initially published between 1950 and 1956, the series has since been adapted for radio, television, the stage, film, and computer games. The Chronicles of Narnia remains a highly influential and acclaimed work. How do C.S. Lewis's beloved novels differ from their popular screen adaptations? If you're a fan of the Pevensie children and their magical adventures, read on!

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Thoroughly Enjoyable Escape

The performance by Michael York in 1950 is breathtaking. I could get snarky & sarcastic about how unrealistic the story is blah blah but if I kept that voice at bay, it was a marvelous adventure!

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A Kids Favorite

A fine adventure with many twists and turns it kept my daughter pleasantly entertained. Her favorite character in the story was Lucy.

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love it!

loved it! most memorable and would listen to it again with no doubt. Even my daughter enjoyed it greatly

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Enjoyed the story, thank you Mr York

I enjoyed the excitement of the story very much. Michael York has been a favorite of mine for many years

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favorite story ever!!

I love this book. always have. always will! good for all ages... just read it!

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A great story told by a great narrator.

Loved it, thanks! It was very entertaining and made our road trip go by quickly.

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Great!

Whole family loved it! We are looking forward to the other books in the series.

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love this story!

Narrator did a great job voicing so many different characters. this is a wonderful story with an important message.

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Remembering my youth

Mr. York did an excellent job at narrating. I thoroughly enjoyed listening. Thank you, Sir!

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A classic

I wanted to share this classic with my son. I was hoping to encourage him to explore the whole series of CS Lewis books. Unfortunately, the performance of this book distracts from the quality of the book.

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