Don’t let that title fool you. They get off the island without any incident whatsoever on the last page or so. This chapter is really about the children convincing Trumpkin that they are who they say they are, and moreover will be of value to his cause. Read more
Chapter 3: The Dwarf
This is another one of those short chapters meant to whet the appetite for exposition, isn’t it? Read more
Chapter 2: The Ancient Treasure House
Peter and the others begin to unravel the mystery of the Island. Read more
Chapter 1: The Island
Prince Caspian has never been one of my favorite books in the series, but it’s never been one of my least favorites, either. It introduces one of my favorite characters, but that’s all that really stuck out to me. Read more
Chapter 17: The Hunting of the White Stag
All’s made right as the White Witch is killed and her army defeated. Aslan revives all the people who were turned to stone in the battle, and reminds Lucy of her magical healing cordial so she can tend to the wounded (including Edmund). Read more
Chapter 13: Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time
I forgot. Of course the Witch’s magic isn’t a serious obstacle in the face of Aslan – it’s the Deep Magic. Read more
Chapter 11: Aslan is Nearer
Edmund sees and experiences the Witch’s cruelty, which finally makes him realize that he chose the wrong side as his heart begins to change. Read more
Chapter 9: In the Witch’s House
This chapter, Edmund tries to convince himself that he’s not really betraying his siblings, and thus he walks straight into the Witch’s hands. Read more
Chapter 8: What Happened After Dinner
Now that the children’s respective characters have been established and the White Witch and what she stands for is fairly plain (that is, the destructive allure of wealth and power), it’s time for us to learn more about the other side as the plot kicks into motion. Read more
Chapter 7: A Day with the Beavers
This chapter begins with all four of the children realizing that they’re stuck in Narnia for the long haul. The Robin leads them to Mr. Beaver, who provides a token from Mr. Tumnus (the handkerchief Lucy gave him upon her first visit) and then brings them to his home for dinner. Read more