Nothing really happens this chapter (not even character development) – but that’s the point. Read more
Chapter 5: Prince Corin
We see more of King Edmund and Queen Susan (and learn the severity of their predicament), and Shasta meets his royal lookalike. Read more
Chapter 4: Shasta Falls In With the Narnians
Shasta meets some faces familiar to the reader, but not to him, as he is separated from the others and mistaken for a missing prince. Read more
Chapter 3: At the Gates of Tashbaan
Let’s talk about religion, culture, and its place in fantasy. Read more
Chapter 2: A Wayside Adventure
The central cast is filled, as Bree and Shasta meet another pair of escapees. Read more
Chapter 1: How Shasta Set Out on His Travels
I’ve always had a soft spot for this book – mainly because it’s just so much fun. Read more
Chapter 16: The Healing of Harms
As the story winds down, its best elements are on full display in this chapter (including Hoffmann references!). Read more
Chapter 15: The Disappearance of Jill
Miscommunication takes its final bow, making poor Eustace incredibly uncomfortable for a little longer. Read more
Chapter 14: The Bottom of the World
Rilian faces the same conflict his father did at the end of the last book – but unlike the last book, there are consequences to flirting with temptation. Read more
Chapter 13: Underland Without the Queen
With the Queen thoroughly deposed, our heroes have merely gone out of the frying pan and into the fire. Read more