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Prince Caspian

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1951

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C. S. Lewis

Prince Caspian

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1951
Book Details
Pages

238

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Narnia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1951

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

870L

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Super Short Summary

In C. S. Lewis’s Prince Caspian, the Pevensie children are transported back to Narnia, where hundreds of years have passed since their reign. They discover that the rightful heir, Prince Caspian, is fighting to reclaim the throne from his tyrannical uncle, King Miraz. With the help of wise mentors, loyal friends, and Aslan, the children aid Caspian in restoring peace and harmony to Narnia. The book contains themes of murder and violence.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Inspirational

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

455,127 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

C. S. Lewis' Prince Caspian offers an engaging blend of fantasy and adventure, captivating with its vibrant world-building and character development. Fans appreciate its moral themes and imaginative storytelling. However, some critics feel the pacing is uneven and the plot less compelling compared to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Overall, it's a worthy sequel in the Narnia series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Prince Caspian?

Fans of fantasy and adventure, especially those who love J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, will enjoy C. S. Lewis's Prince Caspian. This book appeals to readers who appreciate imaginative worlds, classic good-versus-evil narratives, and richly developed characters.

4.3

455,127 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

238

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Narnia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1951

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

870L

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