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C. S. Lewis

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

C. S. LewisFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1952

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C. S. Lewis

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1952
Book Details
Pages

248

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Narnia • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1952

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

970L

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Super Short Summary

In C. S. Lewis’s fantasy novel The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, siblings Lucy and Edmund Pevensie, along with their cousin Eustace Scrubb, are transported to the magical world of Narnia through a painting. They join King Caspian on a voyage aboard the ship Dawn Treader to find seven exiled lords, facing various adventures and challenges, including slavery and transformations.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Inspiring

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

483,438 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis continues the magical adventures in Narnia with rich imagination and strong moral themes. Reviewers praise its captivating narrative and vivid character development but note a slower pace in certain parts. Overall, it's celebrated for its inspiring messages and enchanting world-building, despite minor pacing issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?

Readers who enjoy The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis typically appreciate adventurous fantasy tales infused with moral lessons. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series will find this work engaging due to its rich imagination, captivating characters, and enchanting world-building.

4.4

483,438 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

248

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Narnia • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1952

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

970L

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