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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
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Book Brief
248
Novel • Fiction
Narnia • Fantasy World
1952
Middle grade
8-12 years
970L
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
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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 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.
483,438 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
248
Novel • Fiction
Narnia • Fantasy World
1952
Middle grade
8-12 years
970L
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