The first book that I read for my INFO6450 course was "The lion, the witch and the wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis. The version I read came from HarperCollins Publishers collection of stories published in 2001 as the "Chronicles of Narnia."
The story follows the adventure of four children who are moved to the English countryside during the second world war for their protection. The house where they stay has a wardrobe in a spare room that ends up being a portal to a fantastic world called Narnia. The children disappear into this new land and find adventures among this new land with the Faun, the White Witch, the beavers, the lion and many other magical creatures.
This "classic" story is known and loved by many readers today and has been produced in many forms including a recent film version. The story is well crafted, written and creates a marvellous world that readers or listeners can partially create in their own minds. The readings skills necessary to understand this story may be a bit beyond some children, but the story of battle between good and evil is timeless and can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages.
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