Prince Caspian

The Chronicles of Narnia

By: C. S. Lewis

Narrated by: Lynn Redgrave

Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

The unabridged digital audio edition of Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Lynn Redgrave.

The Pevensie siblings travel back to Narnia to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.

Prince Caspian is the fourth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been captivating readers of all ages with magical lands where animals talk and trees walk for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to journey back to Narnia, listen to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Don't miss any of the books in C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia series.

©1951, 1979 C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd (P)2003 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Critic reviews

"This is an audio page-turner that will have you sitting in the car after you reach your destination just to hear the end of the chapter. Lynn Redgrave delivers a lively interpretation of the adventure, with a cultured British accent and nuances that give every character a unique voice." (AudioFile)

She will be missed.

Not that I was particularly familiar with the work of British actress Lynn Redgrave at the time I heard of her death from cancer. But as has been the case with every one of the Narnia books I've listened to so far from Harper Audio, Ms. Redgrave has a voice that lends itself well to narration. Other reviewers remarked on her inventive voices and I can definitely find little fault with her on that score. She brings an old favorite to life quite nicely.
Prince Caspian is set some hundreds of Narnian years after the events of Wardrobe. In that time the realm was conquered by the people of Telmar and has been ruled by the Caspian family. The current heir, however, suddenly finds himself fleeing for his life when his uncle Miraz, who served as regent following the death of his brother the king, is suddenly delivered of a baby son and decides to have the rightful heir killed. Aided by his tutor Cornelius, Caspian flees his uncle's castle and soon finds himself allied with the talking animals and other folk to whom Narnia rightfully belongs. Cornered by the army of Miraz, Caspian sounds an ancient, magic horn said to be able to summon help at need. This is how Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy finally return to their old kingdom, not to kick Caspian out of his place but to put him into it.
All in all this is an excellent story, done superb justice by an actress who I'm sure will be sorely missed. As has been the case with the other books so far, I could hardly put down the iPod.

Narnia Rises

An amazing adventure that introduces the reader to the next generation of Narnia rulers. This is a very welcome addition to the Narnian series. Peter, Susan, Edmond, and Lucy are drawn back into Narnia by the summoning of Susan's magic horn. However, over one hundred years have passed since their last adventure, and the new human rulers have tried to wipe up "Old Narnia" and all of it's magical creatures--including Aslan! The four children must come to the aid of the deposed child, Prince Caspian so that he may rule over a free Narnia in Aslan's name.

Fantastic

She read so beautifully, and her performance of the different voices/characters was perfection! Thank you!

Wonderful

I loved it. Good to listen to with your older elementary kids! I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

Great Sequel!

This is a great sequel to the Lion, Witch, and the Waredrobe. it adds some more depth and has the children on a different type of adventure. The added characters are very fun and chaulk full of personality. It's always hard to follow a classic novel but this adds depth to the chronicles and leaves you still wanting more!

Classic novel well read

I rather loved this reading, she does better voicing then the man who did the last 3 books. 10/10 worth it

Good

This is a very good book I didn't understand very much. But the parts I did understand I loved

Awesome!

This book is just simply amazing. one of the best i have ever read. C.S. describes things in ways that will be remembered forever... audible is a great way to understand ur book even better.. .. love this book

A treat!

A classic, to be sure. And a very loving telling with wonderful dramatizations. A great experience for all ages. C.S. Lewis is the original Y.A. fantasy writer.

not a fan of the narrator's voices

not a fan of the narrator's voices. just didn't fit the characters well for me.